Position Overview

Under the direction of the Human Resources Manager, the Human Resources Generalist performs a range of specialized functions and projects within HR to include: managing the applicant tracking system, reviewing resumes, onboarding employees, performing new hire orientation, updating and maintaining job descriptions and performance management.

Essential Job Functions

Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, May include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.

• Maintains working knowledge of policies and procedures affecting human resource management, and personnel policies, and aids in revisions related to these policies.

• Responsible for recruitment including writing advertisement for publications and placing ads in various markets; ensures that all positions are posted on the City's web page; developing and maintaining relationships with employment agencies, universities, and other recruitment sources.

• Evaluates all resumes and applicant skills. Makes hiring recommendations to the hiring manager; in some cases provides pre-screening interviews for departments and administers pre-employment testing as needed.

• Coordinates hiring process; extending job offers; scheduling pre-employment physicals & drug screens and background checks. Completes pre-employment paperwork and coordinates with the Personnel Specialist for all new hires and rehires.

• Coordinates employee training and development courses as directed by the HR Manager.

• Writes, updates and maintains job descriptions electronically.

• Conducts research for special projects relating to Human Resources, prepares analytical and written reports and recommends solutions and possible alternatives.

• Maintains human resources data bases, computer software systems, and filing systems.

• Assists in coordinating employee relations and recognition events.

• Maintains the Human Resources web page.

• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Must posses required knowledge, skills, abilities and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.

• Must have strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Must have knowledge and background in onboarding employees and knowledge of Applicant Tracking Systems.

• Must have proven track record and be able to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

• Knowledge of multiple human resources disciplines. Knowledge of Federal and State employment laws.

• Ability to coordinator diverse administrative projects/programs ranging from moderate to highly complex in nature.

• Must possess exceptional organizational and follow-through skills.

• Extensive knowledge of computerized human resources data base management systems and various computer software programs applicable to human resources management.

• Must have extensive knowledge of report and record maintenance principles and techniques.

Education and Experience

Some college or university credit in Business Administration or Human Resource Management. Minimum of seven (5) years professional human resources experience to include two (2) years experience in recruitment / onboarding processes & new-hire paperwork, administering performance evaluations or any equivalent combination of training and experience. Must have extensive computer knowledge of Microsoft Programs, i.e. Word, Excel, Outlook and Power Point. Must be proficient in the use of computer software, spreadsheet, internet, database, and presentation software.

Licenses or Certificates

SHRM- CP, PHR or other certificates are preferred, but not required.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical requirements include occasional lifting/carrying of 10 pounds; visual acuity, speech and hearing; hand and eye coordination and manual dexterity necessary to operate a computer keyboard and basic office equipment. Subject to sitting, standing, reaching, walking, twisting and kneeling to perform the essential functions. Working conditions are primarily inside an office environment.