Human Resources and Payroll Generalist

Professional administrative classification under the general direction of the Human Resources Director. Responsible for a variety of functions to include Payroll Processing and Auditing, Workers’ Compensation oversight and Light Duty Assignments, FMLA Administration and Leave Tracking, HRIS support and database reconciliations, Wellness Programming, and special projects to produce a variety of deliverables. Analyzes, audits, and enters payroll submissions every pay cycle, excluding timekeeping, but including Personnel Action Forms, classification and/or rate changes, deductions, and a variety of similar transactions.

Creates, analyzes, and audits reports and database imports associated with payroll and HRIS platforms; makes corrective entries as necessary in compliance with directives given, applicable laws, and payroll schedules.

Assists timekeepers throughout the City with proper coding for absences associated with the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Workers’ Compensation, etc. Maintains databases and records, follows case progression, and communicates regularly with departments and TPA to arrange for light duty assignments and staff replacement. Keeps Human Resources Director apprised regularly of all activity. Updates compensation plan by surveying wage markets consistent with directives issued. Serves as primary contact for all salary surveys (incoming and outgoing) and partners with the Public Safety & Human Resources Partner on public‑safety‑specific surveys.

Maintains regular contact with Public Safety & Human Resources Partner regarding payroll, timekeeping, Workers’ Compensation, FMLA, and other HR‑related activity for the public safety departments. Accurately tracks WC and FMLA activity in Fire and Police every paycycle to align with timekeeping entries submitted.

Produces HR metrics and other statistical findings for discussion with the HR Director.

Responsible for annual department asset inventory and annual reporting.

Maintains related HR pages on City’s Internet for assigned areas of expertise, as well as related HR pages on the City’s Intranet. May assist with other HR functions as assigned in the absence of a team member (e.g., May review benefits entries and other payroll entries performed by the Human Resources Programs Analyst (i.e., Assists employees over the phone and in person with a variety of questions associated with all HR competencies.

Actively participates in the planning and implementation of the City’s annual Wellness & Open Enrollment Fair. May serve as a Wellness Ambassador.

Actively participates in the planning and implementation of employee recognition events, such as Employee Appreciation Week/Day.

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management, Behavioral Science, Organizational Management, or related academic discipline supplemented by three (3) years of progressively responsible experience as a Human Resources Generalist or other varied HR role, preferably in the public sector.

Payroll experience required.

Working knowledge of, and experience with, design software such as Canva.

Must be able to travel to various sites to perform the duties of the position.