Human Resources Generalist

Job Summary:
Under the direction of the Human Resource Director, the Human Resource Generalist performs, a broad scope of HR activities in the following areas: recruiting and staffing, benefit administration, employee records, onboarding/orientation, training, organizational development, employee relations, and reference/background checks.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

-Provides internal customer service assistance to county staff, as well as external customer service to applicants.
-Serves as a benefit specialist by reviewing and processing employee benefits including initial enrollments, separations, qualifying events, names changes, and directing employees to benefit resources.
-Independently coordinates the recruitment process for all non-management positions, including, completing requisitions, coordinating ad placement, conducts reference checks, conducts background checks, schedules interviews, reviews applications and makes recommendations.
-Makes arrangements and may assist in coordinating meetings, conferences, training sessions and other events, including all employee appreciation activities.
-Troubleshoots issues with the HRIS and employees by researching and resolving or creating tickets with Ceridian Dayforce and working with software programmer to resolve.
-Compiles and generates training and benefit materials and other documentation as needed and manages content on the county’s Learning Management System.
-Coordinates insurance claim processing, forms and materials. Serves as a liaison between employees and carrier to address questions, problems or issues with claims.
-Assists with follow-up and confirmation of required documents for benefit eligibility, payroll changes, and leave of absence.
-Maintains and distributes updated forms and documentation to employees via email, Dayforce and County Intranet.
-Coordinates employee correspondence and updating Intranet, social media, and Website to ensure accurate information is provided.
-Assists in payroll processing as needed including Committees
-Reviews benefit billing and cross checks with HRIS to ensure accuracy
-Assists in on-boarding as needed
-Performs other duties, as required.

Work Requirements:

-Associate's Degree required, Bachelor's Degree preferred in Business Administration, Human Resource Management, Public Administration or closely related field.
-Minimum of 3 - 5 years previous progressive personnel and direct human resources experience.
-Minimum of 2 years previous experience with recruiting and staffing.
-Minimum of 2 years previous experience in benefit records maintenance.

Pay: $60,422.11 - $67,327.49 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person