Human Resources Generalist

Job Description

The City's Human Resources Department is expanding and is seeking an HR Generalist to join our team. Our 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, with a primary focus on general HR support and talent acquisition. The position will also provide 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 level of competency commonly associated with the completion of a baccalaureate degree in a course of study related to human resources, business administration, business management or other closely related field.
• Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for two years.

• 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 the use of such office equipment as a computer, scanner, fax machine, and copier.
• Skill in oral and written communication.

• Do you have a bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, business management or other closely related field?
  • Yes
  • No
• Do you have two years’ work experience performing professional HR related functions such as recruiting, benefits and leave administration, and any other employee relations functions?
  • Yes
  • No
• Do you have HR work experience in a public sector organization such as a city, county, or state?
  • Yes
  • No
• How many years of work experience do you have providing general HR guidance and assistance to supervisors and managers?
  • Less than 2 years
  • 2 years
  • 3 years
  • 4 years
  • 5 years
  • More than 6 years
• Please describe your experience providing general HR guidance and assistance to supervisors and managers.
• How many years of professional level of HR experience do you have in recruiting?
  • Less than 2 years
  • 2 years
  • 3 years
  • 4 years
  • 5 years
  • More than 6 years
• Please describe your professional level HR work experience recruiting for medium 100+ to large 500+ size organizations. (Please include details of position, duration, and size of organization)
• Check all the areas that apply to your experience using HRIS systems.
  • N/A
  • Data Entry
  • Training
  • Trouble Shooting
  • Testing
• Check all that apply related to your experience with workplace safety and workers comp.
  • None
  • Led safety committees
  • Safety committee participation
  • Administering WSI process
  • Workers Comp Claims
  • Safety program coordination
  • Employee training
• Describe your communication style and share examples of how you have effectively communicated with co‑workers, employees, leadership, and external stakeholders in your HR role.
• Required Question