Human Resources Generalist I

City of Lubbock; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Lubbock is seeking a Human Resource Generalist I to manage recruitment, onboarding, and offboarding. The role serves as the HR contact for assigned departments, hosts new hire orientations, and supports HR reporting, compliance, and special projects.

The position requires an Associate’s Degree in HR Management or related field and two years of HR experience, plus a Texas driver’s license and background checks. Proficiency with NeoGov and strong communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in HR Management, Business Admin/Management, or related field; 2 years HR experience required.
• Must pass pre-employment drug screen, criminal background check, and MVR check.
• Valid State of Texas Driver’s License required.
• Knowledge of recruitment processes, HR policies and records.
• Data entry, reporting, and maintaining employee records.

Responsibilities

• Respond to HR inquiries from departments and employees.
• Manage applicant tracking and recruitment postings (NeoGov).
• Coordinate screening, interviews, and candidate communication.
• Coordinate pre-employment requirements (drug screens, background checks).
• Process onboarding and offboarding paperwork; maintain HR files.
• Coordinate new hire orientation and assist orientations events.

Skills

HR communications

Data entry

Public relations

Office software

Education

Associate's Degree in HR Management / Business Admin

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.