Human Resources Generalist I

City-of-Lubbock,-T; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Lubbock is seeking a Human Resource Generalist I to manage recruitment, onboarding, and offboarding, serve as the HR contact for assigned departments, and support HR reporting, compliance, and special projects.

Key duties include coordinating NeoGov postings, screening applications, arranging interviews, guiding pre-employment requirements, and conducting new hire orientations, while maintaining accurate HR records for reference and compliance.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in HR management, business administration, or related field and two years of HR experience or equivalent
• Must pass pre-employment drug screen, criminal background check, and MVR check
• Valid State of Texas Driver’s License required

Responsibilities

• Act as HR contact for assigned departments and employees; respond to questions and escalate complex policy inquiries
• Manage applicant tracking system (NeoGov), job postings, and recruitment advertising
• Support hiring processes including application screening, interview coordination, and candidate communication
• Coordinate pre-employment requirements (drug screens, physicals, background checks, etc) and onboarding/offboarding paperwork
• Maintain HR records and documentation for HR files; compile reports and assist with special projects

Skills

Recruitment coordination

Onboarding

Candidate communication

Data entry

Customer service

Education

Associate’s Degree in HR Management or related field

Tools

NeoGov

Job description

The Human Resource Generalist I manages recruitment, onboarding, and offboarding, serves as the HR contact for assigned departments, hosts new hire orientations, and supports HR reporting, compliance, and special projects.

• Acts as an HR contact for assigned departments and employees, responding to general questions about processes and procedures, and directing more complex policy-related inquiries to HR leadership
• Manages applicant tracking system (NeoGov), job postings, and recruitment advertising.
• Supports hiring processes, including application screening, interview coordination, and candidate communication.
• Coordinates pre-employment requirements, including drug screens, physicals, background checks, etc.
• Processes onboarding and offboarding paperwork and maintains employee-related documentation for HR files
• Coordinates and facilitates new hire orientation and may occasionally serve as a guide for new hire orientation bus tours.
• Compiles reports, conducts research, and completes special projects as assigned.
• Performs other related duties as required.

An Associate’s Degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration/Business Management, or a related field and two (2) years of Human Resources experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, is required.

Must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen, criminal background check, and Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check.

Valid State of Texas Driver’s License required.

Knowledge of:

• Recruitment and hiring processes, including applicant tracking systems, interviewing, and candidate communication.
• HR policies, procedures, and recordkeeping practices.
• Data entry, reporting, and maintaining accurate employee records.
• Customer service and public relations principles.
• Computers, office software, and related office equipment.

Ability to:

• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, including presenting information to groups.
• Coordinate recruitment events, new hire orientations, and job fairs.
• Perform accurate data entry and maintain attention to detail in all HR records and processes.
• Adapt quickly to changing priorities and handle multiple tasks efficiently.
• Provide guidance and support to employees and departments regarding HR processes.
• Research and compile information for reports and special projects.

Physical Requirements:

• Occasionally lift and carry up to 20 pounds.
• Frequently reach below shoulder height and perform filing that requires bending, stooping, kneeling, and squatting.
• Frequently walk to assist employees and visitors.
• Occasionally rotate upper trunk while sitting or standing.
• Stand for extended periods during orientations, job fairs, and recruitment events.
• Coordinate eye, hand, and foot movement to operate a vehicle.