HR Generalist – Remote (1 Day/Week) & HRIS/Benefits

City-of-Burlington,-Vermont; Vermont; Hybrid; USD 46,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Burlington in Vermont is seeking a dedicated HR professional to support the Human Resources Department across HR service delivery, HRIS/database administration, benefits, recruitment, and budgeting. This hybrid role requires confidentiality, sound judgment, and the ability to coordinate with managers, prepare reports, and support payroll and open enrollment activities within a city environment.

Join a team focused on accurate data management, strong customer service, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
• Three years of Human Resource office/administrative experience is required.
• High level of proficiency in Windows-based applications and either human resource information systems or database management is required. Experience in Visio is a plus.
• Strong administrative skills, with the ability to multi-task and prioritize large volumes of work to accomplish competing objectives is required.
• Demonstrated ability to work and interface with the general public, elected officials, employees and outside entities in a courteous, professional and confidential manner is required.
• Utilization of the utmost discretion and solid judgment in all written and verbal communication is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide high level support to the Human Resources Director and Managers for a variety of HR functions, including recruitment, onboarding, benefits administration, open enrollment, diversity initiatives, unemployment, changes of status processing, database management, HR systems, website maintenance, and reporting.
• Process background checks; entering data verification, tracking, and notifying HR Managers of unacceptable results.
• Process motor vehicle verifications; entering data verification, tracking for positions across the City; provide back-up assistance with the applicant tracking system.
• Assist in the preparation of EEO data.
• Provide back up to the HR Administrative Coordinator with greeting and assisting walk-in visitors.
• Chair the City’s wellness committee to provide targeted wellness programming to City employees.

Job description

The City of Burlington in Vermont is seeking a dedicated HR professional to support the Human Resources Department across HR service delivery, HRIS/database administration, benefits, recruitment, and budgeting. This hybrid role requires confidentiality, sound judgment, and the ability to coordinate with managers, prepare reports, and support payroll and open enrollment activities within a city environment.

Join a team focused on accurate data management, strong customer service, and