Community HR Generalist — Local Government

Decatur; Decatur (AL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Decatur is seeking a dedicated HR Generalist to attract, support, and develop a talented workforce that keeps our city thriving. You’ll be a trusted partner to departments, a champion for employees, and a steward of our values.

Responsibilities include posting openings, managing applicant processes, conducting new hire orientation, benefits enrollment, payroll support, FMLA coordination, and reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR or a related field.
• Five or more years of direct work experience as an HR Generalist.
• Three to five years of benefits administration and/or payroll processing experience preferred.
• Certified Professional through SHRM, HRCI or IPMA-HR is highly desirable.
• Willing to complete ten (10) hours of HR CE per year.
• Knowledge of human resource management principles and practices.
• Knowledge of state and federal employment laws.
• Knowledge of workers’ compensation policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of city recruitment and hiring practices.
• Knowledge of city and departmental policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs.
• Knowledge of employee benefits administration principles.

Responsibilities

• Posts job openings; establishes eligible registers for job applicants; administers written exams; schedules interviews; prepares related correspondence.
• Completes selection process and makes conditional offers of employment; schedules physical exams; performs background checks; verifies education and work history.
• Conducts employee education and training including new hire orientation and benefit enrollment meetings.
• Conducts promotional process examinations for assigned departments.
• Processes part-time seasonal employee entrance documents; verifies eligibility; prepares monthly accession and exit reports; completes verifications
• Coordinates Family Medical Leave requests; updates FMLA log; assists employees with filing.
• Completes wage and benefits statements for workers’ compensation carrier; prepares related adjustments to payroll; maintains Report of Injury log; processes bills to carrier; assists with lawsuits.
• Assists employees with educational assistance benefits; verifies college accreditation status; maintains logs; processes reimbursements.
• Assists with payroll processing and timekeeping administration.
• Assists leadership with performance management and incident investigations.
• Prepares a variety of regular and special reports.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Prioritizing and organizing

Customer service

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

HRIS

ERP systems

Job description

The City of Decatur is seeking a dedicated HR Generalist to attract, support, and develop a talented workforce that keeps our city thriving. You’ll be a trusted partner to departments, a champion for employees, and a steward of our values.

Responsibilities include posting openings, managing applicant processes, conducting new hire orientation, benefits enrollment, payroll support, FMLA coordination, and reporting.