Human Resources Generalist

Location: Northern

## Human Resources Generalist Apply:
Human Resources-150 North Queen Street, Lancaster, PA:
Full time:
Posted Today:
End Date:
October 30, 2026 (20 days left to apply):
JR
- ** Starting Compensation:**$57,388.50/Annually Find job security and stability alongside a growing community and a team that supports you. Level up your career through a large network and specialty training.

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* Job Description:

**** JOB SUMMARY
*** The Human Resources Generalist provides County-wide HR support with direct responsibility for Human Services departments, including Lancaster County Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (BHDS), Children and Youth Agency, and Office of Aging.
* The role requires considerable independent judgment, initiative, discretion, and strict confidentiality.
* Work involves performing duties across multiple HR functional areas, including employee relations, ADA and medical accommodations, recruitment, performance, employee training, HR compliance, and HR systems operations.
* This position interacts regularly with employees and job applicants; requiring strong communication skills and the ability to analyze varied data in order to formulate appropriate recommendations within prescribed guidelines.
* The job requires a broad understanding of agency and County operations and organizational structure, labor laws, personnel policies, HR compliance requirements, and excellent customer service skills.
* Competency in Microsoft Office, and thorough knowledge of County HR software systems is required.
* This position requires primarily in office work, but upon request may be granted occasional ability to telework.
* Primary work location HR office, with frequent travel to BHDS Eden Road location.  
** REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS
*** Reports to the Field Human Resources Manager  
** ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS**  *
* * Employee Relations and ADA (Newly Expanded)
*** Serves as the first point of contact for employee relations concerns within Human Services Departments; triages issues, gathers information, and partners with County HR leadership on recommendations and next steps.
* Provides guidance to employees and supervisors on personnel policies, procedures, and HR best practices.
* Supports the ADA interactive process, including intake, documentation review, coordination of medical information, arranging meetings, preparing accommodation recommendations, and ensuring compliance with ADA, FMLA, and other applicable laws.
* Assist the Field HR Manager with workplace investigations by gathering facts, documenting statements, and preparing summaries for HR leadership.
* Advises on corrective action procedures, Performance Improvement Plans, and collaborates with HR management on disciplinary recommendations. Maintains strict confidentiality in handling sensitive employee information.
* Clearance compliance (Human Services Focus) Tracks FBI, State Police, and Childline clearances.
* Notifies staff when clearances are due and coordinates processing.
* Recruitment and Retention
* Participates in Agency and County recruitment and retention committees.
* Supports recruitment initiatives including job postings, advertising strategies, interview preparation, and candidate selection recommendations.
* Onboarding* Ensures all clearances and documents are completed prior to start dates.
* Provides guidance to staff on proper completion of personnel forms, benefit paperwork, and timesheets.*
* * General HR Support
*** Advises Agency management on job descriptions, interviews, candidate selection, performance evaluations, and disciplinary matters.
* Researches and responds to inquiries regarding payroll, personnel policies, benefits, and…