Human Resources Generalist

Franklin County; Union (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Franklin County in Union, MO is seeking a Human Resources Generalist to manage recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, benefits, and policy guidance. You will also handle payroll cross-training, HRIS data entry, and ensure compliance with applicable laws.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in HR or related field and a solid understanding of FMLA, ADA, and workers' compensation, with strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, business, or related field.
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal employment law including HR topics such as EEO, FMLA, ADA and payroll.
• Experience with recruitment, onboarding, policies, and benefits.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate recruitment, sourcing, screening, and onboarding for County positions.
• Organize interviews, background checks, and offer letters.
• Draft and implement HR policies and procedures.
• Guide employees and supervisors on HR policies and benefits.
• Provide employee relations support including performance coaching and separations.
• Conduct investigations ensuring compliance with laws.
• Administer FMLA and workers' compensation; manage leave.
• Back-up payroll processing.
• Maintain compliance with employment laws and best practices.
• Keep updated on HR trends and regulatory changes.
• Perform general office duties and file maintenance.

Skills

Recruitment

Onboarding

Employee relations

Benefits administration

Policy guidance

Payroll processing

HRIS

Compliance

Employee engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

HRIS

Payroll software

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Human Resources Generalist

Full-time Union, MO, US

5 days ago Requisition ID: 1104

Salary Range: $55,000.00 To $65,000.00 Annually

FLSA: Exempt Revision Date: 6-25

NATURE OF WORK

Under general supervision, the Human Resource Generalist is responsible for a wide range of employee-related functions including recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, benefits administration, policy guidance, payroll cross training, HRIS system data entry and updates, compliance with employment laws, and overall employee engagement, ensuring smooth operations and positive employee experience across the County.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

The following duties ARE NOTintended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position‑specific duties.

• Coordinate the recruitment process of sourcing, attracting, screening, and onboarding for County positions.
• Coordinate and organize interviews, verification of employment, background checks, and offer letters.
• Assist HR team with drafting and implementing policies and procedures as needed.
• Provide guidance on HR company policies/procedures, compensation and benefits issues, and general HR processes to employees and supervisors.
• Provides employee relations support for needs such as organizational development, performance management, coaching/counseling, and separations.
• Conduct employee investigations, make recommendations and conclusions, ensuring compliance with all local, state, and federal laws.
• Administration of the FMLA, Workers’ Compensation, and other Company Leave Policies.
• Serve as a back‑up for payroll processing.
• Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance.
• Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in Human Resources, talent management, and employment law.
• Escalates issues of particular concern to the HR Administrator.
• Perform general office and administrative duties, including employee file maintenance.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Work is performed in a standard office environment and involves sitting for extended periods of time, standing, walking, bending, reaching, and lifting of objects up to 25 pounds.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Accounting, or related field (or equivalent years of relevant experience) required.

Knowledge of local, state, and federal employment law including HR technical knowledge of EEO, FMLA, ADA, unemployment, worker’s compensation, investigation processes, compensation practices, benefit programs, and recruitment processes.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS PREFERRED:

• County policies and procedures.
• Management of FMLA, Workers Compensation, and Compliance programs.
• Industry best practices for recruiting and hiring.
• Proficient computer software applications.
• Principles of record keeping and records management.
• Federal and State laws and regulations governing HR and payroll.