Human Resources Generalist

City of Dunwoody, Georgia; Dunwoody (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% City-Paid Employee Dental Insurance

100% City-Paid Employee Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance

100% City-Paid Wellness Program

Vacation Leave

Holidays

Sick Leave

Job summary

A municipal government in Dunwoody, Georgia is seeking an experienced HR generalist to assist in various Human Resources functions. The role includes recruiting, benefits administration, and managing new hire processes. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in a related field and 4+ years of experience. The position offers comprehensive benefits including dental insurance and a wellness program.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of HR generalist experience.
• Municipal experience preferred.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with recruiting and processing applications.
• Manage New Hire Orientation process.
• Administer employee benefits programs.
• Prepare and process workers’ compensation claims.
• Coordinate wellness events and communications.

Skills

HRIS management

Benefits administration

Recruiting

Workers’ compensation

Employee relations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related field

Job description

Job Summary

This position assists the Human Resources Department in the performance of a variety of Human Resources functions. Work involves administering daily activities of the Human Resources Department, including but not limited to Human Resources Information System (HRIS) management, leave administration, benefits administration, workers’ compensation, recruiting, compensation administration, wellness program administration, and related Human Resources functions. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Human Resources Director.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assists with recruiting, including posting jobs, processing applications, responding to candidate phone calls and emails, scheduling interviews, and conducting background checks
• Manages complete New Hire Orientation process, including adding new hires in HRIS and managing benefits enrollments
• Assists in administering employee benefits programs, including assisting employees with forms, researching information, answering questions, resolving problems, updating benefits data in HRIS, and assisting in all facets of annual Open Enrollment
• Serves as the initial point of contact for workers’ compensation, prepares and processes workers’ compensation claims, and manages ongoing claims administration
• Assists with administration of FMLA, military leave, and short-term disability
• Assists with managing the City’s COVID protocols, including policy administration and recordkeeping, while ensuring compliance with medical privacy laws
• Assists with conducting the City’s annual salary survey and participating in surveys from other organizations
• Coordinates the City’s Drug-Free Workplace program
• Chairs the City’s Wellness Committee, coordinates wellness events, and manages wellness communications
• Serves as secondary system administrator of the City’s HRIS and processes employee data changes
• Coordinates employee events, meetings, training, and special events
• Performs a variety of administrative support functions, including scanning, filing, updating records, assisting applicants and employees, answering phones, and greeting visitors
• Is available on call to respond to time-sensitive matters in support of 24/7 operations
• Performs other duties as requested, directed or assigned
• Regular attendance and punctuality are essential requirements of the job

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related field from an accredited college or university
• Experience: Four (4) years of HR generalist experience required. Municipal experience preferred. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be acceptable
• 100% City-Paid Employee Dental Insurance
• 100% City-Paid Employee Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 100% City-Paid Wellness Program
• Vacation Leave, Holidays, and Sick Leave

Only candidates that meet all the minimum requirements above will be considered. The City of Dunwoody has been certified as a Drug-Free Workplace by the State Board of Workers’ Compensation. Applicants for safety-sensitive positions must undergo testing for the presence of illegal drugs as a condition of employment.