Human Resources Generalist I

Austin Community College; Illinois; On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused educational institution in Illinois seeks a Human Resources Generalist to independently manage HR operations and support employee inquiries related to workplace injury and leave programs. Ideal candidates will have a strong HR administrative background, knowledge of relevant laws, and excellent communication skills for interacting with both staff and management. This role requires a commitment to advocating for employees and managing HR policies effectively.

Qualifications

• Four years of increasingly complex technical administrative experience in HR.
• Ability to gather and analyze data for HR-related tasks.
• Strong communication skills for policy drafting and review.

Responsibilities

• Administers HR programs including FMLA and training.
• Assists with employee relations and recruitment processes.
• Supports management with workplace injury and ADA requests.

Skills

HR administration principles

Federal and state HR laws

Data analysis

Effective communication

Job description

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This position independently performs professional Human Resources Generalist I (HRG I) work while providing operational support to assigned service areas with respect to HR issues in key human resources functional areas; Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA)/Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)/Workers Compensation (WC)/Injury Leave (IL)/Ergonomic Assessments policies, procedures, and regulations, and acts as a liaison with county Department of Human Resources (DHR). Participates in department and county workgroups as needed. Independently provides support to NCS-HR, Leadership and supervisors on matters related to worker’s compensation, ADA, and use of Injury Leave. Collects data, prepares reports and conducts analysis. Prepares job aids for managers and staff to support performance of critical payroll and HR-related tasks. Will serve as a primary point of contact to provide assistance to employees in matters related to workplace injury, ADA requests, Status of Ergonomic assessment and use of FML. Supports Assistant HR Manager with employee relations tasks. Works on special projects, as assigned. Works under the supervision of the Human Resources Assistant Manager.

Illustrative Duties

(The illustrative duties listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all-inclusive list. A complete list of
position duties and unique physical requirements can be found in the position description.)

• Administers human resources programs for Department, i.e, tuition assistance, pay for performance, FMLA;
• Assists with employee relations issues;
• Assists with workforce planning initiatives for department;
• Researches and provides analysis of HR issues and initiatives;
• Assists with recruitment processes for department.

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities

(The knowledge, skills and abilities listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all-inclusive list.)

• Basic knowledge of principles of HR administration and management principles and practices;
• Basic knowledge of federal, state, and county laws, regulations and ordinances pertaining to human resources;
• Ability to use computer hardware and software;
• Ability to gather and analyze data;
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with applicants, employees, and County officials;

Four years of increasingly complex technical administrative experience in the assigned functional area, comparable to experience at the Administrative Assistant IV, or higher, level. This class can serve as a bridge class enabling individuals who do not meet the educational or professional experience standards listed above to qualify for this class by possessing four years of increasingly complex technical administrative experience in the assigned functional area, comparable to experience at the Administrative Assistant IV, or higher, level.

The purpose of this bridge class is to promote upward mobility within the Fairfax County workforce. However persons qualifying for this class on the basis of their technical experience may not substitute this technical experience for education, or for professional experience, in order to qualify for other employment opportunities.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background and child protective services check to the satisfaction of the employer.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience with the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Workers Compensation, American with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Leave Administration Program.
• Ability to Interpret and administers leave programs and policies in accordance with the applicable federal and state employment laws (FMLA, ADA and Paid Family Leave).
• Experience with tracking and maintenance of all worker's compensation claims documentation.
• Conducts qualitative and quantitative research on best practices, and emerging tools and methods; leads and coordinates the development of the injury reporting process and a priority action plan.
• Strong communication skills in drafting and reviewing policy manuals, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Internal Communication.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Work is generally sedentary; however, incumbent may be required to do some walking, standing, bending, and carrying of items up to 25 pounds. Ability to operate keyboard-driven equipment. Ability to communicate verbally and in writing. Sufficiently mobile to attend meetings at various locations and make presentations to county staff and community. All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations.

SELECTION PROCEDURE:
Panel interview and may include exercise.

Fairfax County is home to a highly diverse population, with a significant number of residents speaking languages other than English at home (including Spanish, Asian/Pacific Islander, Indo-European, and many others .) We encourage candidates who are bilingual in English and another language to apply for this opportunity.

Fairfax County Government prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political affiliation, or military status in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce.

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. TTY 703-222-7314. [e-mail] EEO/AA/TTY.