Human Resources Generalist, Fcso

POSITION SUMMARY

The HUMAN RESOURCES GENERALIST supports the Sheriff’s Office by performing a wide range of professional HR duties that ensure effective personnel management, compliance with federal/state employment laws, and alignment with agency policies and procedures. This role is central to maintaining a well-functioning workforce. The HUMAN RESOURCES GENERALIST serves as a resource to employees and supervisors, assists with recruitment and retention, manages sensitive personnel matters, and contributes to a positive, accountable workplace culture.

• Coordinate full-cycle recruitment for sworn, detention, and civilian positions, including job postings, applicant screening, interview scheduling, and background documentation collection.
• Maintain applicant tracking systems and ensure timely communication with candidates.
• Participate in job fairs, community outreach events, and departmental recruitment initiatives.

• Facilitate new-hire onboarding, ensuring completion of all required documentation, credential verification, and policy acknowledgments.
• Conduct HR orientation sessions covering benefits, workplace expectations, ethics, and Sheriff’s Office procedures.

• Assist supervisors with corrective action processes, documentation, and performance improvement plans.
• Ensure confidentiality and adherence to legal and departmental standards.
• Promote positive employee engagement through communication, recognition programs, and wellness initiatives.

• Ensure HR practices comply with federal and state employment laws (FLSA, FMLA, ADA, EEOC, HIPAA) and local civil service rules.
• Maintain knowledge of law-enforcement-specific regulations, including POST standards, detention staffing mandates, and background check requirements.
• Assist with policy updates, distribution, and training related to HR and workplace conduct.
• Maintain accurate and secure personnel files in accordance with retention laws and agency policy.

• Guide employees through enrollment, qualifying life events, and benefits questions.
• Manage leave programs such as FMLA, military leave, workers' compensation, and workplace accommodations.
• Coordinate with risk management on injury claims and return-to-work processes.

• Assist with payroll processing, timekeeping audits, and corrections for sworn and professional staff.
• Maintain employee data in HRIS systems, ensuring accuracy in job classifications, pay grades, certifications, and assignments.

• Coordinate employee training sessions related to HR topics.
• Support career development initiatives.

• Prepare HR reports, metrics, and dashboards related to staffing, turnover, overtime, demographics, and compliance.
• Assist with audits, accreditation processes, and data requests from command staff or external agencies.
• Maintain confidentiality and ensure secure handling of sensitive information.

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Public Administration, Criminal Justice, or related field preferred.
• 2-5 years of professional HR experience; public safety or government experience strongly preferred.
• Professional HR Certification strongly preferred.
• Experience with recruitment, employee development, and HR compliance required.
• Strong understanding of employment law, HR best practices, and public-sector HR processes.
• Familiarity with public safety hiring standards, POST requirements, and background investigations.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive matters with discretion.
• Proficiency in HRIS systems, Microsoft Office, and applicant tracking platforms.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Work is primarily performed in an office setting within the Sheriff’s Office.
• Occasional travel to training sites, job fairs, or other county facilities.
• May involve handling stressful or sensitive situations.

• Integrity & Ethics
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