Human Resources Generalist
JOB DESCRIPTION: FLSA Status: Exempt
Inclement Weather Status: Nonessential
- An employee in this class implements and provides a variety of human resources programs and services in the areas of talent acquisition, staffing, FMLA administration, employment processing, compensation, training and development, employee relations, and personnel transactions and special projects as assigned. This employee is also responsible for researching employee and departmental issues, collecting and analyzing relevant data, recommending appropriate course(s) of action, and coaching and counseling managers and employees. Work is performed under the supervision of the Director of Human Resources and is evaluated through periodic conferences, observation of results, and review of records, reports and files. Some independent judgment is required as to when and how established procedures or guidelines are to be applied. This position is considered exempt in compliance with the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:
Completes assigned special projects by clarifying project objectives, setting timetables and schedules, conducting research, developing and organizing information, and preparing reports for management
Assists the Human Resources Director in ensuring the City is in compliance with all federal and state employment laws
Leads investigations and activities related to internal complaints and incidents, prepares written reports with solutions to resolve employee relations issues
Conducts wage surveys of the labor market to determine competitive wage rates and responds to requests for wage information from other governmental entities
Conducts thorough background and reference checks on employment candidates
Plans and conducts new employee orientation
Conducts employee exit interviews
Assists the Human Resources Director in building a service-driven culture through identification of organization deficiencies and identifying training remedies to address performance gaps
Coordinates and conducts staff development and employee training as needed
Provide reliable advice and service to employees and management on employee relations and performance issues
Responds to inquiries regarding City policies, procedures and programs
QUALIFICATIONS: Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Considerable knowledge of the theory, principles and practices of personnel administration
- Considerable knowledge of the laws, rules, and regulations that apply to personnel policies and practices in the public sector
- Considerable knowledge of trends and technology currently implemented in the profession
- Ability to appropriately plan, organize and prioritize assigned tasks
- Ability to write clearly and informatively, present numerical data effectively, and read and interpret written information
- Ability to speak clearly and persuasively in all situations, ability to listen and obtain clarification as needed and respond appropriately and accurately to questions
- Ability to respond timely and appropriately to request for information or assistance
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of personnel matters and discussions
- Ability to understand the business implications of decisions
- Ability to exercise sound judgment in evaluating information and formulating recommendations and to explain reasoning for decisions
- Ability to understand and enforce City policies and procedures
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with department heads, supervisors, employees, vendors and the general public