City of Douglasville
SENIOR HUMAN RESOURCES GENERALIST
City of Douglasville, Douglasville, Georgia, us, 30133
JOB SUMMARY
This person in this position is responsible for assisting the Human Resources Manager in implementing the Human Resources function for the City of Douglasville. This position will provide support in functional areas of the Human Resources Department including but not limited to employee relations, classification and compensation, leave management, coordination of wellness programs, and benefits administration. Functions as a senior level Human Resources professional in providing guidance and technical assistance to Human Resources and administrative support staff under the general supervision of the Human Resources Manager.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONSConducts and participates in job interviews for vacant positionsConducts exit interviewsAssists with pay actions and processing; directs implementation changesParticipates in coordination of training, employee development and wellness programsInvestigates, verifies and corrects errors and discrepancies on documents in order to process transactions accuratelyRuns a variety of special reports in ADP; assigns time off policies and updates for employeesWorks with the public and employees to explain City personnel policies, practices, and regulationsParticipates in preparation and monitoring of the departmental budgetAssists with coordination of annual open enrollment and employee health fairEnsures City compliance with FMLA regulationsCoordinates all employee leave programs to include FMLA, return to work programs, sick leave buy back, and trading daysAssists and guides departmental staff to achieve departmental and professional goalsEnsures City compliance with all Federal, State, and local employment lawActs as privacy officer to ensure that confidentiality of employees, new hires and retirees is protectedAssists with administering all city benefitsAttends city Council meetings as directedCounsels with managers and employees and independently renders professional judgement regarding Human Resources matters or resolution of problemsReceives and responds to requests, complaints, concerns and general inquiries by employees, city officials and the publicUndertakes various projects as assigned by the Human Resources ManagerMINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Requires a Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, Public Administration or related field; supplemented by five years progressively responsible and knowledgeable experience in human resources administration, demonstrating broad knowledge of policies, procedures, regulatory standards and operational requirements applicable to the field; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Desired PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP certificationsLocal government experience a plusKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Knowledge and understanding of local, state and federal legislation affecting personnel management;Knowledge and understanding of benefits legislation (HIPAA, USERRA, ADA, COBRA, FMLA)Knowledge of local government organization and procedures;Knowledge of City's organizational structure, departmental functions and inter- relationships;Knowledge of the operation of general office equipment including calculator, computer keyboard, computer word processing or other programs, telephone, telephone console, or copy machine as required;Knowledge of basic mathematical and accounting procedures;Skill in operating a computer;Skill in communicating both orally and in written form;Skill in researching complex issues and developing recommended actions;Ability to develop, implement and evaluate new and revised procedures, methods and standards;Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise considerable skill in information handling, privacy of records and judgment;Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints;Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions;Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with City officials, employees and the public.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Requires sitting long periods of time at a desk; standing to file' walking through building to perform needed tasks; carrying and holding files and boxes of supplies up to 5 lbs; dragging and lifting boxes of paper, files and supplies up to 10 lbs; pulling and pushing file drawers open and closed; stooping, crouching, bending, squatting and kneeling to retrieve files and boxes; occasional crawling to retrieve items under desk, etc., feeling for needed objects on desk and in file drawers; reaching and twisting in chair to reach phone and files; filing and sorting of files; writing typing, using computer and answering telephone in daily duties of job; simple grasping of objects and files and using fingers for fine manipulation of using computer keyboard; static, rotational, flexing and extension of head and neck needed to answer phone and turn to find files; near acuity vision, color vision and up, down, right and left field of vision needed; requires speaking, hearing, and dealing with employees and the public.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The incumbent primarily works in temperature controlled environment in an office setting. Occasionally outdoors walking or driving to other City Departments which may involve working in all types of weather. Exposed to constant noise and dust/mites. Low to medium stress level.
This person in this position is responsible for assisting the Human Resources Manager in implementing the Human Resources function for the City of Douglasville. This position will provide support in functional areas of the Human Resources Department including but not limited to employee relations, classification and compensation, leave management, coordination of wellness programs, and benefits administration. Functions as a senior level Human Resources professional in providing guidance and technical assistance to Human Resources and administrative support staff under the general supervision of the Human Resources Manager.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONSConducts and participates in job interviews for vacant positionsConducts exit interviewsAssists with pay actions and processing; directs implementation changesParticipates in coordination of training, employee development and wellness programsInvestigates, verifies and corrects errors and discrepancies on documents in order to process transactions accuratelyRuns a variety of special reports in ADP; assigns time off policies and updates for employeesWorks with the public and employees to explain City personnel policies, practices, and regulationsParticipates in preparation and monitoring of the departmental budgetAssists with coordination of annual open enrollment and employee health fairEnsures City compliance with FMLA regulationsCoordinates all employee leave programs to include FMLA, return to work programs, sick leave buy back, and trading daysAssists and guides departmental staff to achieve departmental and professional goalsEnsures City compliance with all Federal, State, and local employment lawActs as privacy officer to ensure that confidentiality of employees, new hires and retirees is protectedAssists with administering all city benefitsAttends city Council meetings as directedCounsels with managers and employees and independently renders professional judgement regarding Human Resources matters or resolution of problemsReceives and responds to requests, complaints, concerns and general inquiries by employees, city officials and the publicUndertakes various projects as assigned by the Human Resources ManagerMINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Requires a Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, Public Administration or related field; supplemented by five years progressively responsible and knowledgeable experience in human resources administration, demonstrating broad knowledge of policies, procedures, regulatory standards and operational requirements applicable to the field; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Desired PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP certificationsLocal government experience a plusKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Knowledge and understanding of local, state and federal legislation affecting personnel management;Knowledge and understanding of benefits legislation (HIPAA, USERRA, ADA, COBRA, FMLA)Knowledge of local government organization and procedures;Knowledge of City's organizational structure, departmental functions and inter- relationships;Knowledge of the operation of general office equipment including calculator, computer keyboard, computer word processing or other programs, telephone, telephone console, or copy machine as required;Knowledge of basic mathematical and accounting procedures;Skill in operating a computer;Skill in communicating both orally and in written form;Skill in researching complex issues and developing recommended actions;Ability to develop, implement and evaluate new and revised procedures, methods and standards;Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise considerable skill in information handling, privacy of records and judgment;Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints;Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions;Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with City officials, employees and the public.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Requires sitting long periods of time at a desk; standing to file' walking through building to perform needed tasks; carrying and holding files and boxes of supplies up to 5 lbs; dragging and lifting boxes of paper, files and supplies up to 10 lbs; pulling and pushing file drawers open and closed; stooping, crouching, bending, squatting and kneeling to retrieve files and boxes; occasional crawling to retrieve items under desk, etc., feeling for needed objects on desk and in file drawers; reaching and twisting in chair to reach phone and files; filing and sorting of files; writing typing, using computer and answering telephone in daily duties of job; simple grasping of objects and files and using fingers for fine manipulation of using computer keyboard; static, rotational, flexing and extension of head and neck needed to answer phone and turn to find files; near acuity vision, color vision and up, down, right and left field of vision needed; requires speaking, hearing, and dealing with employees and the public.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The incumbent primarily works in temperature controlled environment in an office setting. Occasionally outdoors walking or driving to other City Departments which may involve working in all types of weather. Exposed to constant noise and dust/mites. Low to medium stress level.