Human Resources Generalist

Position: Human Resources Generalist I

Job Announcement

This position independently performs professional Human Resources Generalist I (HRG I) work while providing operational support to assigned service areas with respect to HR issues in key human resources functional areas;
Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA)/Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)/Workers Compensation (WC)/Injury Leave (IL)/Ergonomic Assessments policies, procedures, and regulations, and acts as a liaison with county Department of Human Resources (DHR). Participates in department and county work groups as needed. Independently provides support to NCS-HR, Leadership and supervisors on matters related to workers’ compensation, ADA, and use of injury leave. Collects data, prepares reports and conducts analysis.

Prepares job aids for managers and staff to support performance of critical payroll and HR‑related tasks. Will serve as a primary point of contact to provide assistance to employees in matters related to workplace injury, ADA requests, status of ergonomic assessment and use of FML. Supports Assistant HR Manager with employee relations tasks. Works on special projects, as assigned. Works under the supervision of the Human Resources Assistant Manager.

Illustrative

Duties

The illustrative duties listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all‑inclusive list. A complete list of position duties and unique physical requirements can be found in the position description.

• Administers human resources programs for Department, i.e., tuition assistance, pay for performance, FMLA;
• Assists with employee relations issues;
• Assists with workforce planning initiatives for department;
• Researches and provides analysis of HR issues and initiatives;
• Assists with recruitment processes for department.

Required Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

The knowledge, skills and abilities listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all‑inclusive list.

• Basic knowledge of principles of HR administration and management principles and practices;
• Basic knowledge of federal, state, and county laws, regulations and ordinances pertaining to human resources;
• Ability to use computer hardware and software;
• Ability to gather and analyze data;
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with applicants, employees, and County officials;
• Ability to speak and write effectively.

Employment Standards MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to the following:
Graduation from an accredited four‑year college or university with a bachelor's degree in human resource management, public administration, or a related field.

(Click on the aforementioned link to learn how Fairfax County interprets equivalencies for "Any combination, experience, and training equivalent to")

BRIDGE CLASS EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS: Four years of increasingly complex technical administrative experience in the assigned functional area, comparable to experience at the Administrative Assistant IV or higher level. This class can serve as a bridge class enabling individuals who do not meet the educational or professional experience standards above to qualify for this class by possessing four years of increasingly complex technical administrative experience in the assigned functional area.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check and a Child Protective Services Registry check to the satisfaction of the employer.
ADDITIONAL WORK SCHEDULE REQUIREMENTS: For special assignments or deadlines, alternate/flex schedule or comp time may be required.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Direct experience administering FMLA, ADA accommodations, and Workers’ Compensation as a primary job responsibility, including managing multiple concurrent cases, communicating with employees and supervisors, and tracking statutory timelines and documentation.
• Experience interpreting and applying federal and state leave laws (e.g., FMLA, ADA, Paid Family Leave) to make eligibility determinations, issue required notices, and provide guidance to employees and supervisors.
• Experience tracking and maintaining Workers’…