HR Generalist I: Recruitment & Onboarding Pro

City of Lubbock; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Lubbock is seeking a Human Resource Generalist I to manage recruitment, onboarding, and offboarding. The role serves as the HR contact for assigned departments, hosts new hire orientations, and supports HR reporting, compliance, and special projects.

The position requires an Associate’s Degree in HR Management or related field and two years of HR experience, plus a Texas driver’s license and background checks. Proficiency with NeoGov and strong communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in HR Management, Business Admin/Management, or related field; 2 years HR experience required.
• Must pass pre-employment drug screen, criminal background check, and MVR check.
• Valid State of Texas Driver’s License required.
• Knowledge of recruitment processes, HR policies and records.
• Data entry, reporting, and maintaining employee records.

Responsibilities

• Respond to HR inquiries from departments and employees.
• Manage applicant tracking and recruitment postings (NeoGov).
• Coordinate screening, interviews, and candidate communication.
• Coordinate pre-employment requirements (drug screens, background checks).
• Process onboarding and offboarding paperwork; maintain HR files.
• Coordinate new hire orientation and assist orientations events.

Skills

HR communications

Data entry

Public relations

Office software

Education

Associate's Degree in HR Management / Business Admin

Tools

NeoGov

Job description

City of Lubbock is seeking a Human Resource Generalist I to manage recruitment, onboarding, and offboarding. The role serves as the HR contact for assigned departments, hosts new hire orientations, and supports HR reporting, compliance, and special projects.

The position requires an Associate’s Degree in HR Management or related field and two years of HR experience, plus a Texas driver’s license and background checks. Proficiency with NeoGov and strong communication skills are essential.