Human Resources Generalist
Performs mid-level work. Works under moderate supervision, with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Providing responsible human resource support for the City, including providing administrative assistance for day-to-day operations.
Essential Duties & Required Qualifications
Duties and Responsibilities
- Provides general administrative support to Human Resources Department. Duties include but are not limited to preparation of forms, letters, memos, and benefit related documents.
- Answers employees' questions, provides accurate and reliable information, and greets guests that come to the department.
- Completes Verification of Employment (VOEs) requests in a timely manner.
- Coordinates the Worker's Compensation program, including preparing occupational injury and worker's compensation forms, maintains an injury database, and creates all related reports.
- Tracks the Family Medical Leave (FMLA) of all employees and prepares the necessary paperwork.
- Oversees Record Retention in accordance with records management policies and initiatives.
- Represents the City at local Recruiting Fairs.
- Order office supplies for department as needed.
- Maintains familiarity, provides input, and assists with all other HR functions.
- Participate in special HR projects and events when requested.
- Creates and maintains standard operating procedures (SOPs) for Record Retention and Destruction.
- Other related tasks as assigned.
Required Education and Experience
Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Human Resources, Business or Public Administration, Management, Organizational Development, Communications, Social Sciences or a closely related field.Minimum of three years of full-time HR-related experience.ORHigh School Diploma or equivalent and a minimum of seven years of HR-related experience.Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
Class C Texas Drivers License or equivalent from any US State.Preferred Education and Certifications
One or more years of experience working with Neogov software.One or more years of experience working in SharePoint.Two or more years of experience working with Worker's Compensation, FMLA, and BenefitsExperience working for a government entity such as a City, County, or State agency.An active aPHR, PHR or SHRM-CP certification.Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Knowledge of employee classification and State and Federal employment laws and regulations.Skills and ability to prepare and analyze comprehensive reports.Ability to carry out assigned projects to their completion.Ability to read and interpret documents such as compliance rules and procedure manuals.Proficient in using Microsoft applications (including Word, Excel, PowerPoint).Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.Ability to follow detailed verbal and written instructions.High degree of confidentiality; provide excellent customer service; provide City employees with accurate information.Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities.Analyze situations and adopt quick, effect, and reasonable courses of action.Ability to plan strategically.Ability to communicate with other employees and the public in a courteous and diplomatic manner.Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with City employees, the public, elected officials, and boards and commissions.Physical Demands & Additional Information
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, use hands, talk, and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus. 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 accommodation may be considered to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Job offer and continuation of employment with the City of Leander is contingent upon :
Proof of education, certification(s) and experience as listed on the employment application based on the job posting requirements.Satisfactory results from a pre-employment criminal history background and driving record check.Legal authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.Compliance with the Selective Service Registration for male US citizens and immigrants, who are ages 18-25.The City of Leander participates in E-Verify! Information from each new employee's Form I-9 will be provided to the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to confirm work authorization.
The City of Leander is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information in employment. The City is also a Drug Free and Smoke Free Employer. Applicants should communicate requests for disability-related accommodations during the application process to our Human Resources Department at recruiting@leandertx.gov. Deaf and hard of hearing applicants may contact our office via Relay Texas at 7-1-1 or 1-800-735-2989 (TTY / TDD).