HR Generalist I

City-of-College-Statio; College Station (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of College Station seeks a Human Resources Generalist I to lead citywide employee experience initiatives and oversee the centralized recruitment process with the HR team, ensuring compliant, efficient operations and a strong employer brand.

You will partner with departments on engagement plans, manage onboarding, background checks, and preboarding, track retention metrics, design communications, and support leadership in talent strategies to attract, engage, and retain top talent in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, business, communications, public administration, or related field; 3 years of HR or related experience such as recruitment, engagement, or internal communications
• Texas Driver's License
• Proven success applying recruiting processes to strengthen recruitment
• Excellent interpersonal and analytical skills with strong verbal and written communication
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Proficiency with ATS and HRIS

Responsibilities

• Lead citywide employee experience initiatives and manage centralized recruitment operations.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate a citywide employee engagement strategy aligned with the city’s plan and values.
• Partner with departments on engagement action plans; maintain metrics and manage exit/stay interviews.
• Collaborate on HR communications and branding across HR materials.
• Plan HR-led events; manage budgets and vendor relations; support onboarding activities.
• Partner with Recruiter to manage recruitment operations and posting strategies.
• Own candidate experience from application through preboarding; administer ATS.
• Monitor recruitment activity and prepare reports on hiring metrics and time-to-fill.
• Manage offers and pre-employment screenings; ensure compliance with policies.
• Oversee volunteer/intern programs; coordinate with Police and Fire departments on recruitment.
• Develop assessment centers and promotional processes for sworn positions.
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Adaptability

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/related field

Tools

Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)

HRIS

Job description

Under general supervision of the Human Resources Manager, the Human Resources Generalist I leads citywide employee experience initiatives and manages the operational side of the City's centralized recruitment process in partnership with the Recruiter. This highly collaborative role partners across all HR functions to shape the employee experience and strengthen the City's ability to attract, engage, and retain talent in a competitive regional labor market. Develop, implement, and evaluate a citywide employee engagement strategy aligned with the City's strategic plan and values. Partner with departments on engagement action plans, maintain engagement and retention metrics, and manage exit and stay interview processes to identify retention risks and recommend interventions. Collaborate with HR leadership, HR team members, and the City's Public Communications team to provide a consistent strategy for employee-facing HR communications that reaches all employee groups. Serve as a liaison for HR department branding and ensure adherence to brand standards across HR materials. Design, plan, and evaluate HR-led employee experience events, including citywide appreciation and recognition events, and partner with the Learning and Development Specialist on the experience components of the City's onboarding program. Manage associated budgets and vendors and track and support department-level recognition programs. Partner with the Recruiter to manage recruitment operations, advising hiring managers on requisitions, posting strategy, and process requirements. Own the design and consistency of the candidate experience from application through preboarding, ensuring candidate communications and processes are timely, consistent, and reflective of the City's employer brand. Administer the applicant tracking system, ensuring recruitment processes are efficient, accurate, legally compliant, and consistent with City policies and procedures. Monitor recruitment activity, maintain records, and prepare reports and metrics on hiring activity, time-to-fill, candidate pipeline trends, and process effectiveness. Manage job offers, employment documentation, and preboarding requirements, including background checks and other pre-employment screenings. Ensure compliance with applicable laws and City policy, resolve clearance issues, and confirm new hires are prepared for their start date. Oversee the City's volunteer and internship programs, including defining program strategy, establishing processes, and administering program operations. Coordinate public safety recruitment in close partnership with the Police and Fire departments. Collaborate on the development and administration of assessment centers and promotional processes for sworn positions. Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Communications, Public Administration, or a related field, and three (3) years of human resources or related experience, including recruitment, employee engagement, or internal communications; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Texas Drivers License
• Demonstrated success applying recruiting processes to strengthen an organization's recruitment efforts
• Excellent interpersonal and analytical skills, with strong verbal and written communication and the ability to tailor messages and delivery methods to diverse audiences
• Ability to adapt to changing and competing priorities
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Proficiency with computers and various software programs, especially applicant tracking systems and HRIS

Preferred:

• Experience planning employee engagement, recognition, or internal communications initiatives
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal employment laws, including those governing background checks and pre-employment screening
• Public sector experience
• Experience creating employee communications, such as flyers and presentations, in Canva or a comparable tool
• HR certifications, such as PHR, SHRM-CP, or IPMA-CP