Human Resources Generalist

Responsible for administering HR programs, providing analysis and consultation throughout the Human Resources and Risk Management Department, managing front desk services, providing timely and exceptional customer service to all City employees and visitors, and supporting the management of talent acquisition, compensation, training & development, labor relations, employee relations, risk management and employee benefits.

Responsible for administering HR programs, providing analysis and consultation throughout the Human Resources and Risk Management Department, managing front desk services, providing timely and exceptional customer service to all City employees and visitors, and supporting the management of talent acquisition, compensation, training & development, labor relations, employee relations, risk management and employee benefits.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this job description.

• Provides day-to-day support for all HR functions, such as, talent acquisition, training and development, compensation, and employee relations.
• Provides direction to employees and visitors with questions regarding recruitment, benefits, policies and procedures, training, compensation, etc.
• Interacts and communicates with a number of individuals and groups in the performance of daily and special activities, including City employees, residents, mayor, city commission members, department directors, vendors, etc.
• Investigates, assesses, and analyzes situations to resolve disputes, problems and issues of a complex, sensitive or confidential nature
• Maintains accurate employee information utilizing HRIS system; prepares reports and metrics as requested.
• Maintains employee records (such as I-9's, personnel records, medical records, employment verifications, etc.) both electronically and physically.
• Prepares comprehensive reports and makes presentations to department leaders as necessary
• Performs special projects as assigned by the Human Resources and Risk Management Director and Deputy Director.
• Disseminates accurate information regarding payroll, personnel policies & procedures, union contracts and Civil Service rules to management, employees and the public verbally or in writing.
• Reviews and checks records, forms and other documents for accuracy, completeness and conformance to rules and regulations.

• Partners with HR employees with contacting applicants, interviewing, managing applicant documentation, etc.
• Coordinates recruitment and employment activities by developing recruitment strategies, conducting job analysis, and screening and evaluating applicant qualifications.
• Assists in on-boarding new employees, giving departmental overviews, and answering questions to ensure a smooth transition.
• Maintains and revises information on job descriptions and job postings.

• Supports the Compensation and HRIS functions, such as payroll administration, HRIS management and data entry, conducting job studies, etc.
• Reviews reclassification requests.
• Performs salary analysis, establishes job requirements and standards, and recommends appropriate classification and placement of jobs.
• Conducts market salary surveys on vacancies and hard-to-fill positions, and responds to salary survey requests when appropriate.
• Answers and assists employees with any other compensation questions.

• Develops and recommends personnel policies, guidelines, and procedures.
• Partners with HR leadership to support employee/labor relations issues.
• Prepares and maintains personnel handbook and administers fair and consistent application of policies and procedures.
• Investigates/coordinates the resolution of employee issues/conflicts.

• Coordinates and conducts employee trainings.
• Assists with creation, planning, and logistics of on-site employee engagement activities and events.
• Identifies, monitors and maintains job vacancies to coincide with the City's…