Hamilton County
Human Resources Generalist
Hamilton County, Noblesville, Indiana, United States, 46060
Location:1 Hamilton County Square - Noblesville, Indiana, 46060
Hamilton County is one of Indiana's fastest growing, highest educated and wealthiest counties in the state and the Midwest. Two-thirds of the workforce lives and works in the county -- a percent that has remained constant since 2010. Hamilton County is continually recognized in rankings ranging from "Best Cities to Relocate To" and "Best City to Raise a Family" to "Healthiest County in Indiana" and "Happiest Suburbs in the Nation". Come be a part of all Hamilton County has to offer as we work together to serve the citizens of Hamilton County.
Job Description:
POSITION: Human Resources Generalist
DEPARTMENT: Human Resources
WORK SCHEDULE: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., M-F
STATUS: Full-time
FLSA STATUS: Non-exempt
To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed in this document are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Incumbent serves as Human Resources Generalist, responsible for administering broad and comprehensive human resource functions of the Human Resource Department, including, administering personnel policies, coordinating recruitment activity, and local, state and federal reporting.
DUTIES:
Oversees hiring and recruitment process for various County positions, including interviewing and evaluating candidates, creating/posting recruitment advertisements, conducting pre-employment testing, researching applicant background information and maintaining open and closed application files.
Assists Benefits Specialists in conducting orientation for new personnel, providing benefits literature, explaining benefit plans, explaining personnel policies and procedures. Conducts exit interviews for terminated personnel, providing benefits information, ensuring the return of County property, and documenting suggestions/complaints.
Provides assistance to elected officials, department heads and employees by providing information and/or explanation of personnel policies, procedures, and regulations, including but not limited to the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) regulations, the Americans with Disability Act (ADA), the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA) and the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA).
Assists elected officials, department heads, and employees in preparing, distributing, and interpreting information from the Hamilton County Employee Handbook, including but not limited to salary administration, employee benefit plans, working conditions, personal conduct, and problem resolution.
Maintains Affirmative Action Program and performs related duties, including filing EEO-4 report, maintaining required records, and ensures reports conform to EEO regulations. Prepares various reports and correspondence as requested, including researching and compiling data, and preparing spreadsheets.
Maintains/updates applicant and employee document files and ensures confidentiality of personnel records according to federal and state requirements and County policies.
Performs related duties as assigned.
I. JOB REQUIREMENTS:
Associates degree and 3-5 years of human resources generalist experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Thorough knowledge of Hamilton County Employee Handbook, personnel policies, and benefit plans, and ability to assist County supervisors and employees with policy administration.
Working knowledge of applicable employment laws and regulations, including the FLSA, EEOC, ADA, HIPAA, USERRA and FMLA, and ability to apply such knowledge to a variety of interrelated tasks.
Ability to perform arithmetic calculations and working knowledge of basic bookkeeping principles.
Ability to take dictation, type with speed and accuracy, and properly operate a variety of standard office equipment, including computer, printer, telephone, fax machine, calculator, postage meter, and copier.
Working knowledge of standard English grammar, spelling and punctuation, and ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing with co-workers, other County departments, County Attorney, consultants, and the public, including being sensitive to professional ethics, gender, cultural diversities and disabilities.
Ability to work on several tasks at the same time, often under time pressure, and complete assignments effectively amidst frequent distractions and interruptions.
Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions/directions, and appropriately respond to constructive criticism.
Ability to competently serve the public with diplomacy and respect, including occasional encounters with irate/hostile persons.
Ability to comply with all employer/department personnel policies and work rules, including, but not limited to, attendance, safety, drug-free workplace, and personal conduct.
Ability to work with others in a team environment, and maintain appropriate, respectful interrelationships with co-workers.
Ability to provide public access to or maintain confidentiality of department information/records according to state requirements.
Ability to occasionally work extended hours.
II. DIFFICULTY OF WORK:
Incumbent applies specialized knowledge of personnel administration to the overall operation of County departments. Duties are performed according to standard policies and procedures and standard practices of the profession. Independent judgment is required in developing and implementing policies and procedures and interpreting and applying requirements to individual cases.
III. RESPONSIBILITY:
Incumbent is responsible for assisting elected officials and department heads in administering personnel policies and procedures and in ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations and guidelines. Unusual problems are discussed with the supervisor. Work product has a significant impact on departmental operations, and quality of work is periodically assessed on the basis of soundness of judgment, adherence to guidelines, and conformity with departmental policies and practices.
III. PERSONAL WORK RELATIONSHIPS:
Incumbent maintains communication with co-workers, other County departments, County Attorney, consultants, and the public for the purpose of exchanging information and interpreting policies.
Incumbent reports directly to the Human Resource Director.
IV. PHYSICAL EFFORT AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Incumbent performs duties in a standard office environment involving sitting for long periods, sitting and walking at will, close and far vision, keyboarding, hearing communication, color and depth perception, handling/grasping/fingering objects, and speaking clearly. Incumbent occasionally works extended hours.
APPLICANT/EMPLOYEE ACKNOWLEDGMENT
The job description for the position of Human Resources Generalist for the Human Resource Department describes the duties and responsibilities for employment in this position. I acknowledge that I have received this job description, and understand that it is not a contract of employment. I am responsible for reading this job description and complying with all job duties, requirements and responsibilities contained herein, and any subsequent revisions.
Hamilton County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We participate in E-Verify.
Hamilton County is one of Indiana's fastest growing, highest educated and wealthiest counties in the state and the Midwest. Two-thirds of the workforce lives and works in the county -- a percent that has remained constant since 2010. Hamilton County is continually recognized in rankings ranging from "Best Cities to Relocate To" and "Best City to Raise a Family" to "Healthiest County in Indiana" and "Happiest Suburbs in the Nation". Come be a part of all Hamilton County has to offer as we work together to serve the citizens of Hamilton County.
Job Description:
POSITION: Human Resources Generalist
DEPARTMENT: Human Resources
WORK SCHEDULE: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., M-F
STATUS: Full-time
FLSA STATUS: Non-exempt
To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed in this document are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Incumbent serves as Human Resources Generalist, responsible for administering broad and comprehensive human resource functions of the Human Resource Department, including, administering personnel policies, coordinating recruitment activity, and local, state and federal reporting.
DUTIES:
Oversees hiring and recruitment process for various County positions, including interviewing and evaluating candidates, creating/posting recruitment advertisements, conducting pre-employment testing, researching applicant background information and maintaining open and closed application files.
Assists Benefits Specialists in conducting orientation for new personnel, providing benefits literature, explaining benefit plans, explaining personnel policies and procedures. Conducts exit interviews for terminated personnel, providing benefits information, ensuring the return of County property, and documenting suggestions/complaints.
Provides assistance to elected officials, department heads and employees by providing information and/or explanation of personnel policies, procedures, and regulations, including but not limited to the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) regulations, the Americans with Disability Act (ADA), the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA) and the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA).
Assists elected officials, department heads, and employees in preparing, distributing, and interpreting information from the Hamilton County Employee Handbook, including but not limited to salary administration, employee benefit plans, working conditions, personal conduct, and problem resolution.
Maintains Affirmative Action Program and performs related duties, including filing EEO-4 report, maintaining required records, and ensures reports conform to EEO regulations. Prepares various reports and correspondence as requested, including researching and compiling data, and preparing spreadsheets.
Maintains/updates applicant and employee document files and ensures confidentiality of personnel records according to federal and state requirements and County policies.
Performs related duties as assigned.
I. JOB REQUIREMENTS:
Associates degree and 3-5 years of human resources generalist experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Thorough knowledge of Hamilton County Employee Handbook, personnel policies, and benefit plans, and ability to assist County supervisors and employees with policy administration.
Working knowledge of applicable employment laws and regulations, including the FLSA, EEOC, ADA, HIPAA, USERRA and FMLA, and ability to apply such knowledge to a variety of interrelated tasks.
Ability to perform arithmetic calculations and working knowledge of basic bookkeeping principles.
Ability to take dictation, type with speed and accuracy, and properly operate a variety of standard office equipment, including computer, printer, telephone, fax machine, calculator, postage meter, and copier.
Working knowledge of standard English grammar, spelling and punctuation, and ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing with co-workers, other County departments, County Attorney, consultants, and the public, including being sensitive to professional ethics, gender, cultural diversities and disabilities.
Ability to work on several tasks at the same time, often under time pressure, and complete assignments effectively amidst frequent distractions and interruptions.
Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions/directions, and appropriately respond to constructive criticism.
Ability to competently serve the public with diplomacy and respect, including occasional encounters with irate/hostile persons.
Ability to comply with all employer/department personnel policies and work rules, including, but not limited to, attendance, safety, drug-free workplace, and personal conduct.
Ability to work with others in a team environment, and maintain appropriate, respectful interrelationships with co-workers.
Ability to provide public access to or maintain confidentiality of department information/records according to state requirements.
Ability to occasionally work extended hours.
II. DIFFICULTY OF WORK:
Incumbent applies specialized knowledge of personnel administration to the overall operation of County departments. Duties are performed according to standard policies and procedures and standard practices of the profession. Independent judgment is required in developing and implementing policies and procedures and interpreting and applying requirements to individual cases.
III. RESPONSIBILITY:
Incumbent is responsible for assisting elected officials and department heads in administering personnel policies and procedures and in ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations and guidelines. Unusual problems are discussed with the supervisor. Work product has a significant impact on departmental operations, and quality of work is periodically assessed on the basis of soundness of judgment, adherence to guidelines, and conformity with departmental policies and practices.
III. PERSONAL WORK RELATIONSHIPS:
Incumbent maintains communication with co-workers, other County departments, County Attorney, consultants, and the public for the purpose of exchanging information and interpreting policies.
Incumbent reports directly to the Human Resource Director.
IV. PHYSICAL EFFORT AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Incumbent performs duties in a standard office environment involving sitting for long periods, sitting and walking at will, close and far vision, keyboarding, hearing communication, color and depth perception, handling/grasping/fingering objects, and speaking clearly. Incumbent occasionally works extended hours.
APPLICANT/EMPLOYEE ACKNOWLEDGMENT
The job description for the position of Human Resources Generalist for the Human Resource Department describes the duties and responsibilities for employment in this position. I acknowledge that I have received this job description, and understand that it is not a contract of employment. I am responsible for reading this job description and complying with all job duties, requirements and responsibilities contained herein, and any subsequent revisions.
Hamilton County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We participate in E-Verify.