Human Resources Generalist

City of Clayton; Clayton (MO); On-site; USD 61,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Defined-benefit pension

PSLF eligibility

Affordable medical coverage

Paid professional development

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

City of Clayton is seeking a Human Resources Generalist to support employees across recruiting, benefits, payroll, HRIS, training and employee relations. The role emphasizes detail, confidentiality, and dependable execution of HR processes.

You’ll engage with workers and supervisors, handle records, and collaborate with Payroll while learning municipal HR systems. The position offers standard hours with occasional extended hours for events.

Qualifications

• Three years of progressively responsible HR experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or a related field; HR certification preferred.
• Experience with HRIS, payroll and benefits programs.
• Knowledge of employment laws and regulations.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise good judgment.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, interview, and facilitate hiring for City positions.
• Administer benefits, leave, and other HR programs.
• Partner with Payroll to ensure accurate earnings, benefits and deductions.
• Maintain HRIS and personnel records.
• Support onboarding, recognition, engagement, and employee events.
• Help develop initiatives to support morale, communication and culture.
• Respond to questions from employees, applicants, and supervisors.
• Support training and professional development initiatives.
• Maintain compliance with employment laws and HR best practices.
• Stay current on HR trends, technology and employment law.
• Support Senior HR Generalist and HR office operations.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Time management

Confidentiality

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

HR technology

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field

HR certification (preferred)

Tools

HRIS

Payroll systems

Job description

Human Resources Generalist

Make an impact in HR.

The City of Clayton is looking for a Human Resources Generalist to join our team and help support employees throughout the organization. This is a broad, hands-on HR role with opportunities to work across recruiting, benefits, employee relations, HRIS, payroll, compliance, onboarding, employee engagement and training.

You should be comfortable talking with employees and supervisors, asking questions, listening carefully, explaining policies and helping people work through workplace issues. At the same time, you'll spend plenty of time working independently-researching, organizing information, maintaining records and making sure the details are right. You don't have to know everything about municipal HR when you walk through the door. We can teach you our systems and processes. What matters most is that you're someone people can trust, who enjoys helping others, exercises good judgment and takes pride in getting the details right.

Typical hours for this position are Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm with occasional early mornings and late evenings to support employee events.

This is an exempt position with a starting salary of $67,394.78.

What You'll Do

• Recruit, interview, and facilitate hiring for City positions
• Administer benefits, leave, and other HR programs
• Partner with Payroll to maintain accurate employee earnings, benefits, and deductions
• Maintain HRIS and personnel records
• Support employee onboarding, recognition, engagement, and employee events
• Help develop and implement initiatives that support employee morale, communication, and workplace culture
• Respond to questions from employees, applicants, and supervisors
• Support training and professional development initiatives
• Maintain compliance with employment laws, regulations, and HR best practices
• Stay current on HR trends, technology, and employment law
• Support the Senior Human Resources Generalist and the overall operation of the HR office

What We're Looking For

Required:

• Three years of progressively responsible HR experience
• Strong communication, organization, and time-management skills
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to maintain confidentiality
• Knowledge of employment laws and regulations
• Strong interpersonal, problem-solving, and conflict-resolution skills
• Ability to learn and effectively use HR technology

Preferred:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or a related field
• HR certification such as SHRM-CP, PHR, or PSHRA-CP
• Experience with employee relations, recruiting, benefits, HRIS, or payroll

Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.

Why Clayton?

At the City of Clayton, we believe great HR starts with a great workplace. We've been recognized as a Top Workplace by the St. Louis Post-Dispatch for two consecutive years, and we're committed to investing in the people who make our organization successful.

Our benefits package includes a defined-benefit pension, PSLF eligibility, affordable medical coverage, paid professional development, and tuition reimbursement after six months.

Want to see the details? Take a look at our Benefits Brochure for a complete overview of our benefits-including coverage options and employee costs-so you can see exactly what the City of Clayton has to offer.

If you're an HR professional who enjoys variety, building relationships, solving problems and continuing to learn, we'd like to hear from you.

A resume is preferred. Cover letters are encouraged-and they will actually be read.

Position remains open until filled.

The City of Clayton is an Equal Opportunity Employer.