Human Resources Generalist

Job Summary

Salary is commensurate with work experience and education.

The City of Decatur, Alabama is currently seeking a dynamic Human Resources professional to join our team. This position will be responsible for supporting and performing Human Resources functions covering a broad range of areas including, but not limited to: full-cycle recruitment, onboarding, benefits administration, leave management, maintaining employee records, and entering data into the HR/PR System.

• Posts job openings; establishes eligible registers for job applicants; administers written exams; schedules interviews; prepares related correspondence.
• Completes selection process and makes conditional offers of employment; schedules physical exams; performs background checks; verifies education and work history.
• Conducts employee education and training including new hire orientation and benefit enrollment meetings.
• Conducts promotional process examinations for assigned departments.
• Processes part-time seasonal employee entrance documents; verifies eligibility; prepares monthly accession and exit reports; completes verifications for unemployment, food stamps, housing assistance, etc.
• Coordinates Family Medical Leave requests; updates FMLA log; assists employees with filing.
• Completes wage and benefits statements for workers’ compensation carrier; prepares related adjustments to payroll; maintains Report of Injury log and Workers’ Compensation Settlement log; processes bills to carrier; assists with lawsuits.
• Assists employees with educational assistance benefits; verifies college accreditation status; maintains logs; processes reimbursements.
• Assists with payroll processing and timekeeping administration.
li>Assists leadership with performance management and incident investigations.
• Prepares a variety of regular and special reports.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

• Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with the completion of a baccalaureate degree in a course of study related to the occupational field (HR Management, Organizational Development, Organizational Leadership, Workforce Development, and Business Administration).
• 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 one to two years.
• Proficient in use of desktop computers and applicable applications including all Microsoft Office Products. Prior experience in database management and HRIS, Payroll and ERP systems preferred.
• Knowledge of human resource management principles and practices.
• Knowledge of state and federal employment laws.
• Knowledge of workers’ compensation policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of city recruitment and hiring practices.
• Knowledge of city and departmental policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs.
• Knowledge of employee benefits administration principles.
• Skill in prioritizing and organizing work.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Skill in the provision of customer services.

Guidelines:
Employment laws, federal and state regulations, and city and department policies and procedures. These guidelines require judgment, selection, and interpretation in application.

• The work consists of varied administrative duties. Strict regulations and deadlines contribute to the complexity of the position.
• The purpose of this position is to provide support for the city’s human resources functions. Successful performance helps ensure the efficiency and effectiveness of those functions.

• Contacts are typically with co-workers, other city employees, job applicants, and the general public.
• Contacts are typically to give or exchange information, resolve inquiries, and provide services.

• The work is typically performed while sitting at a desk or table or while intermittently sitting, standing, or stooping.
• The work is typically performed in an office.

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We offer a comprehensive benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.