Human Resources Generalist

Cape Fear Public Utility Authority; North Carolina; On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Cape Fear Public Utility Authority is seeking a Human Resource Generalist to manage the full employment life cycle, including applicant tracking, onboarding, employee maintenance, and records. The role oversees orientation, benefits enrollment, and employee inquiries while supporting HR projects and events.

Responsibilities include processing purchases, maintaining badge access, and exercising limited purchasing authority.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in humanresources, management, business administration or any related course study.
• Associate’s degree in human resources, management, business administration or any related course study and One (1) year of operational human resources experience in lieu of bachelor's acceptable.
• Six (6) months of work experience in Human Resources or related field required.
• PSHRA/SHRM/PHR certifications are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manages the human capital system for the entire employment life cycle to include applicant tracking, onboarding, employee maintenance, benefits, offboarding and employee records.
• Manages the applicant tracking system to include personnel requisitions, job postings and screening of applicants.
• Assists in representing the organization in recruitment and other community events.
• Oversees new employee orientation including scheduling, room preparation, participation in presentations, and benefits enrollment.
• Handles human resources related inquiries from applicants, employees, and leaders, referring complex and/or sensitive matters to Human Resources leadership.
• Maintains employee records, ensuring completion and accuracy of details.
• Plans and organizes events such as retirement celebrations, Service Awards Banquet, etc.
• Supports the Human Resources team in projects, strategic initiatives and other activities as needed.
• Performs administrative tasks including processing purchase orders, requisitions, supplies, etc.
• Creates and maintains badge system. Updates badge access as needed.
• Exercises purchasing authority up to $1,000 without approval from supervisor.
• Performs other related job duties as assigned.
• In the event of an emergency, all employees are considered essential personnel and may be required to perform alternate duties.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Associate’s degree + 1 year HR experience

Six months HR or related experience

Tools

Applicant Tracking System

HRIS

Onboarding software

Job description

The Human Resource Generalist performs daily operations of the Human Resource department including talent acquisition, compensation, benefits, leave and HR policies and procedures. This position manages all administrative functions for the department. This position is assigned to pay grade G18.

• Manages the human capital system for the entire employment life cycle to include applicant tracking, onboarding, employee maintenance, benefits, offboarding and employee records.
• Manages the applicant tracking system to include personnel requisitions, job postings and screening of applicants. May extend conditional offers of employment with oversight of the Human Resources Manager.
• Assists in representing the organization in recruitment and other community events.
• Oversees new employee orientation including scheduling, room preparation, participation in presentations, and benefits enrollment.
• Handles human resources related inquiries from applicants, employees, and leaders, referring complex and/or sensitive matters to Human Resources leadership.
• Maintains employee records, ensuring completion and accuracy of details.
• Plans and organizes events such as retirement celebrations, Service Awards Banquet, etc.
• Supports the Human Resources team in projects, strategic initiatives and other activities as needed.
• Performs administrative tasks including processing purchase orders, requisitions, supplies, etc.
• Creates and maintains badge system. Updates badge access as needed.
• Exercises purchasing authority up to $1,000 without approval from supervisor.
• Performs other related job duties as assigned.
  In the event of an emergency, all employees are considered essential personnel and may be required to perform alternate duties.

• Bachelor's degree in humanresources, management, business administration or any related course study.
• Associate’s degree in human resources, management, business administration or any related course study and One (1) year of operational human resources experience
  in lieu of bachelor's acceptable.
• Six (6) months of work experience in Human Resources or related field required.
• PSHRA/SHRM/PHR certifications are preferred.

Other Essential Job Specifications

• Use interpersonal skills such as seeing, hearing, and speaking to develop positive interactions with customers.
• Comprehends and uses technical or professional language, either written or spoken, to communicate complex ideas.
• Performs numerical operations using basic counting, adding, subtracting, multiplying, or dividing.
• Performs complex quantitative calculations or reasoning using algebra, geometry, statistics, or abstract symbols.
• Requires travel between CFPUA sites.
• Use or repair of small/light equipment (power tools).
• Use or repair medium equipment and machinery (vehicles, commercial mowers).
• Use or repair heavy or complex machinery (HVAC systems, construction equipment, water plants).

Physical Requirements

• None: 0 hours or 0% of scheduled shift
• Some: Up to 2 hours or 20% of scheduled shift
• Frequent - 2 to 5 hours or 20% to 60% of scheduled shift
• Very Frequent - More than 5 hours or 60% to 100% of scheduled shift
• Minimal physical exertion. Very light physical work at desk or counter level with intermittent periods of sitting, standing, and walking. May involve data entry, telephone work, or use of various office equipment.
• Same as above with the addition of standing/sitting/walking for lengthy periods of time. May involve light physical exertion due to pushing, pulling, carrying, and lifting weights up to 20 pounds.
• Physical exertion involving pushing, pulling, and lifting up to 20 pounds. May require prolonged standing and/or walking during which time objects are transported. May require occasional bending, squatting, and reaching.
• Sustained physical activity throughout the work period. Performs work tasks involving pushing, pulling, carrying, and lifting up to 50 pounds. May require bending, squatting, stooping, reaching, climbing, or walking in addition to other physical demands.
• Sustained physical activity throughout the work period. Performs work tasks involving pushing, pulling, carrying, and lifting up to 50 pounds. May require bending, squatting, stooping, reaching, climbing, or walking in addition to other physical demands.