Senior Human Resources Generalist

Are you an experienced Human Resources professional who thrives on building strong workplace relationships, solving complex challenges, and supporting organizational success? We are seeking a collaborative, customer‑focused Senior Human Resources Generalist to join our Human Resources team. This position offers an opportunity to play a key role in shaping workforce initiatives, supporting City leadership, and delivering high‑quality human resources services that positively impact employees and the community we serve.

Under the general supervision of the Human Resources Director, the Senior Human Resources Generalist performs a broad range of professional human resources functions in support of City operations and workforce initiatives. This position provides leadership and expertise in recruitment and talent acquisition, employee relations, compensation and classification, benefits administration, performance management, training and development, policy implementation, and regulatory compliance.

The Senior HR Generalist serves as a trusted advisor to management and employees, providing guidance on complex personnel matters while ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws. This position also conducts workforce analysis, prepares reports and recommendations, and supports strategic initiatives that promote organizational effectiveness, employee engagement, and operational excellence.

The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker, skilled communicator, and collaborative partner who can balance competing priorities while maintaining the highest level of professionalism, discretion, and customer service.

Salary is DOQ. Salary Range is $68,057 - $75,129 annually.

• Partner with City leadership and management to provide consultation, workforce analysis, and solutions for complex human resources challenges.
• Support organizational initiatives that improve operational efficiency, employee engagement, and service delivery.
• Research workforce trends and develop recommendations to enhance HR programs, policies, and practices.
• Participate in departmental planning, budgeting, and special projects.

• Administer and support compensation and classification programs.
• Conduct market salary surveys and compensation analyses to maintain competitive pay practices.
• Collaborate with leadership on organizational structure, workforce planning, and career progression initiatives.
• Provide guidance on classification reviews and compensation‑related matters.

• Manage full‑cycle recruitment activities, including job postings, applicant screening, interview coordination, and onboarding.
• Partner with hiring managers to attract and retain qualified talent.
• Conduct new employee orientations and ensure completion of required employment documentation.
• Support workforce planning and talent acquisition strategies.

• Serve as a resource to employees and supervisors regarding personnel policies, workplace concerns, and employment procedures.
• Conduct workplace investigations and assist with resolving employee relations matters.
• Support performance management programs, employee recognition initiatives, and talent development efforts.
• Promote positive employee relations and a respectful workplace culture.

• Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local employment laws and City policies.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on HR policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate workers' compensation activities and support risk management initiatives.
• Assist with policy development and continuous process improvement efforts.

• Administer employee benefits programs and related communications.
• Provide guidance to employees regarding benefits enrollment and eligibility.
• Coordinate benefit fairs, educational programs, and wellness‑related initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with HIPAA, ACA, and other applicable regulations.