Human Resources Generalist

Job Description

The City's Human Resources Department is expanding and is seeking an HR Generalist to join our team. The department supports 17 internal departments by providing comprehensive HR guidance and strategic partnership. This role will play a key part in delivering high‑quality HR services, focusing primarily on general HR support and talent acquisition, and providing support for workplace safety initiatives and compliance efforts.

• Help manage full‑cycle talent acquisition, including job requisitions, recruitment advertising, application review, assessments, and interviews.
• Interpret and advise staff on HR policies and procedures.
• Develop and deliver new employee orientation.
• Maintain HR systems, applications, forms, and website content.
• Lead or support HR projects, including system implementations and policy updates.
• Provide guidance on performance evaluations and employee relations matters.
• Coordinate workplace safety and WSI programs, including injury reporting, claims management, and safety meetings.

• Knowledge and competency from completion of a baccalaureate degree in human resources, business administration, business management, or other closely related field.
• Experience that demonstrates understanding of the major duties of the position, typically associated with an apprenticeship/internship or two years in a similar role.

• Knowledge of personnel policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of city recruitment and hiring practices.
• Knowledge of federal and state employment laws.
• Knowledge of city payroll processes.
• Knowledge of employee benefits administration principles.
• Knowledge of city and departmental policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of computers and job‑related software programs.
• Skill in prioritizing and organizing work.
• Skill in the provision of customer services.
• Skill in the maintenance of files and records.
• Skill in using office equipment such as computer, scanner, fax machine, and copier.
• Skill in oral and written communication.