Human Resources Generalist

Location 201 Button Hall Avenue, Goose Creek, SC, 29445, United States Base Pay $25.00 - $27.00 / Hour Job Category Human Resources Department Industry Local Government, Human Resources, Administration Employee Type FT Non-Exempt Required Degree 2 Year Degree Manage Others No Join a team dedicated to serving both its employees and community. The City of Goose Creek is seeking a highly organized, people-focused Human Resources Generalist who is passionate about creating a positive employee experience from recruitment and onboarding through career development and retention. In this role, you will serve in supporting workforce initiatives, employee engagement, wellness programs, and a wide range of Human Resources functions. This is an exciting opportunity to help shape workplace culture, support organizational success, and make a lasting impact on the employees who serve our City every day. IDEAL CANDIDATE The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, customer-service driven, technologically savvy, and passionate about supporting employees. They possess strong organizational skills, maintain confidentiality with the highest level of professionalism, and enjoy balancing multiple priorities while contributing to a positive and productive workplace. Under the general direction of the Human Resources Director and in compliance with standard operating procedures and policies, this position performs administrative and clerical duties in support of a wide range of Human Resources functions while serving as a trusted resource for employees, applicants, and department leaders. WHY JOIN OUR TEAM? Make a direct impact on the employee experience from recruitment through retirement. Help shape a positive and engaging workplace culture. Participate in employee recognition programs, wellness initiatives, and community-focused events. Work alongside a collaborative team dedicated to serving employees and the public with excellence. Be part of the exciting growth and development shaping the future of the City of Goose Creek. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Serve as a welcoming first point of contact for applicants and employees, providing exceptional customer service and guidance throughout the hiring and onboarding process. Assist in developing innovative recruitment strategies and engaging marketing materials to attract qualified candidates. Support employee engagement initiatives that foster a positive workplace culture and enhance employee morale. Contribute to the planning and execution of special events, recognition programs, wellness activities, and employee appreciation initiatives. Play a vital role in supporting the employees who make a difference in our community. RESPONSIBILITIES Ensures the applicant tracking and job postings are up to date and standardized. Monitor job postings for expiration dates and extensions. Review applications in the applicant tracking system, act as liaison between hiring manager and HR department for all job positing and applicant tracking questions. Responds to applicant questions, initiates job offers as requested and coordinates onboarding of new hires on a timely basis. Submits requests and coordinates for all pre-employment screenings, including background, medical, etc. Oversees new hire orientation process, to include Forms I-9, verification of I-9 documentation, maintains and audits I-9 files. Prepares monthly statistical reports regarding job postings, applicants received, time to hire, etc. Ensures the job postings are updated on the City’s website, DEW, colleges/universities, and bulletin boards. Develops recruiting materials and advertises recruiting events. Ensure all HR records are properly set up and maintained in accordance with regulatory and records retention requirements, including personnel files, training files, retired employed, part time, and summer/temp/intern files. Performs record retention and maintenance of records assigned to HR to include Personnel, Workers' Compensation, Medical/Insurance and Terminations. Creates, maintains, and purges all files and records in compliance with the City’s Retention Policy and Federal Law. Coordinate review of FOIA requests and legal subpoenas received for HR Director review. Coordinate review of personnel records for employees and supervisors. Coordinate and provide logistical support for various meetings and HR sponsored events including New Hire Orientation, trainings, benefits fair, employee events and monthly newsletter(s), lunch and learns, service award ceremonies, retiree reception, wellness events/initiatives and various employee morale events throughout the year. Track wellness participation, coordinates wellness events throughout the year in conjunction with the PEBA Perks programs. Process HR invoices for payment and submit to Accounts Payable. Monitor office supplies, order as needed; maintain organization of supplies and office equipment, ensure levels are efficient for operations. Performs other duties as required. QUALIFICATIONS Associate Degree in Administrative Office, Business, Human Resources, or related field, required Two-Years of progressively responsible experience in an administrative or Human Resources role, required. Two years working with any combination of records management, recruiting, PEBA benefit programs, SCRS/PORS, labor regulations, accounting/payroll, workers compensation, benefits administration and new hire processing and orientation, preferred. Any combination of education and experience totaling three years may be considered. Must be able to work occasional evening hours and adjust work schedule as requested by HR Director for City/HR related events. Must maintain valid Driver’s License KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Ability to build positive relationships and provide outstanding customer service to employees, applicants, retirees, and the public. Ability to work independently while contributing effectively as a member of a collaborative team. Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy in records management and compliance activities. Ability to bring creativity, enthusiasm, and professionalism to employee programs, recruiting efforts, and workplace initiatives. Experience with PEBA benefits administration and South Carolina retirement systems (SCRS/PORS). PSHRA and/or SHRM certification preferred. Experience with UKG a plus. PHYSICAL DEMANDS Continuously requires fine dexterity, walking, lifting, carrying, sitting, reaching, handling, kneeling, pushing/pulling, using vision, using foot controls, bending, hearing, twisting, and talking. Frequently requires, standing, climbing, and balancing. Occasionally requires crouching. Sedentary strength demands include exerting up to 10 pounds occasionally or negligible weights frequently; sitting most of the time. MENTAL DEMANDS Frequently includes time pressures, emergency situations, frequent change of tasks, irregular scheduled/overtime, performing multiple tasks simultaneously, working with others as part of a team. Occasionally includes tedious or exacting work. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work is typically performed in an office with some travel to the City offices, job fairs, city events and seminars. Relatively free from unpleasant environmental conditions or hazards. REASONABLE ACCOMODATION The City of Goose Creek is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. Prospective and current employee should contact Human resources to request and ADA accommodation. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were written out in this job description. The City reserves the right to revise this position description at any time. #J-18808-Ljbffr