HR Generalist

Engagement Type

Contract

• Coordinate and facilitate orientation and hiring activities.
• Screen applications, schedule interviews, and conduct preliminary candidate assessments.
• Coordinate pre-employment orientation activities.

• Serve as a point of contact for employee questions and concerns.
• Promote positive employee engagement and workplace culture.

• Assist employees with benefits enrollment and changes.
• Coordinate annual open enrollment activities.
• Administer leave programs, including FMLA, ADA accommodations, and other applicable leave policies.
• Liaise with benefits providers and vendors.

• Support performance evaluation processes.
• Assist managers with employee development plans and coaching strategies.
• Coordinate employee training and professional development programs.
• Maintain training records and compliance requirements.

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws.
• Assist with policy development, implementation, and communication.
• Maintain personnel files and HR records in accordance with legal requirements.
• Prepare reports and documentation related to HR activities and compliance audits.

• Maintain employee information within the Human Resources Information System (HRIS).
• Generate workforce reports and employment metrics.

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Public Administration, Organizational Development, or a related field.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

• Three (3) to five (5) years of progressively responsible human resources experience.
• Experience in recruitment, employee relations, benefits administration, and HR compliance preferred.
• Public sector or municipal government experience preferred.
• Experience with ADP preferred

• Knowledge of employment laws and regulations, including FLSA, FMLA, ADA, EEO, and related requirements.
• Strong interpersonal and conflict-resolution skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
• Proficiency with HRIS, Microsoft Office Suite, and applicant tracking systems.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

• SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP)
• SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP)
• Professional in Human Resources (PHR)
• Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR)

• Primarily office-based environment.
• Occasional attendance at meetings, training sessions, recruitment events, and employee programs.
• May require extended periods of sitting and computer use.

• Customer Service
• Integrity and Confidentiality
• Communication
• Problem Solving
• Collaboration
• Adaptability
• Attention to Detail
• Cultural Competency and Inclusion