Human Resources Generalist (In House Promotional)

City-of-Lemoore; Lemoore (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Lemoore is seeking a Human Resources Analyst to perform a broad range of HR functions including recruitment, onboarding, benefits, and training. The role involves advising on laws, labor relations and policy implementation, maintaining personnel records, and supporting risk management.

The position requires an Associate degree in public or business administration and relevant HR experience, with strong communication and analytical skills. On-site work and occasional travel are expected.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of operations and activities of a comprehensive public HR program.
• Experience with recruitment, selection and onboarding processes.
• Ability to advise on state and federal employment laws and policies.
• Knowledge of wage and salary administration and job analysis.

Responsibilities

• Perform full range of recruitment, selection and onboarding functions.
• Administer benefits and leave programs.
• Develop and coordinate employee training programs.
• Advise on laws, policies, and labor agreements; assist with disciplinary matters.
• Prepare personnel action documents and maintain records.

Skills

HR policies

Recruitment

Employee relations

Training programs

Documentation

Education

Associate degree in public/business administration

Tools

MS Office

Job description

DEFINITION

To perform a wide array of technical, professional, administrative and analytical work relating to human resources including classification and salary administration, labor relations and negotiations, employee relations, workers compensation, risk management; to coordinate assigned activities with other functions, divisions, outside agencies and the general public, to recommend action and assist in policy, procedure, work methods and budget development and implementation relating to human resources; and to provide responsible staff assistance in support of human resources.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Receives direction from City Manager or designee.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTION STATEMENTS

Essential responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Essential Functions

1. Perform full range of recruitment, selection and onboarding functions.
2. Administer benefit and leave programs.
3. Develop, monitor and coordinate employee training programs.
4. Advise employees, department heads and the public on matters relating to applicable state and federal laws, employment, benefits, policies, procedures and labor agreements.
5. Assist management employees with disciplinary matters.
6. Prepare and process personnel action documents.
7. Receive, review, verify, log and process performance evaluation documents.
8. Prepare and process various human resources forms and reports.
9. Manage and maintain personnel records and files.
10. Maintain and update pay scales.
11. Assist with employee engagement and recognition programs.
12. Process assigned invoices for payment.
13. Enter and update employee records electronically and run reports.
14. Oversee employee grievance procedure.
15. Ensure labor law compliance and update required worksite postings.
16. Complete employment verifications.
17. Administer Employee Homebuyer Program.
18. Process liability claims filed on City. Investigates, prepares reports and processes claims through risk management agency.
19. Lead City’s Safety Committee.
20. Receive, process, monitor and report worker’s compensation claims. Prepare required reports.
21. Oversee all risk management within the City and serves as City’s risk management agency representative.
22. Respond to and resolve difficult and sensitive citizen and employee inquiries and complaints.
23. Perform related duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of

Operations, services, and activities of a comprehensive human resources program.

Principles and practices of public sector personnel administration including recruitment, selection, classification, compensation, risk management, benefits administration and employee relations.

Methods and techniques of recruiting, interviewing and selecting qualified applicants for employment.

Principles and practices of wage and salary benefit administration.

Methods and techniques of job analysis.

Principles and procedures involved in labor negotiations.

Methods and techniques of conducting employee investigations.

Principles and practices of municipal budget preparation and administration.

Advanced methods of report preparation and presentation.

Principles of training, and performance evaluation.

English usage, spelling, grammar, punctuation at an advanced level.

Office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.

Pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations.

Ability to

Provide technical assistance within a comprehensive human resources management and risk management program.

Identify and respond to sensitive community and organizational issues, concerns, and needs.

Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions, and implement recommendations in support of goals.

Research, analyze, and evaluate new service delivery methods and techniques.

Participate in classification and compensation functions and apply classification and compensation principles to the organization and staffing of the agency.

Implement an efficient employee recruitment, selection and retention program.

Review and resolve employee grievances in accordance with labor agreements.

Interpret City personnel programs and policies to employees and the public.

Prepare clear and concise administrative and financial reports.

Interpret and apply applicable federal, state, and local policies, laws, and regulations.

Operate office equipment including computers and supporting software applications.

Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Experience and Training Guidelines

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Experience

Two years of human resource administration experience, preferably in the public sector.

Training

Equivalent to an Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in public or business administration, human resources management or a related field.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Environmental Conditions

Work is performed primarily in a standard office environment with some travel to different sites; incumbents may be required to work extended hours including evenings and weekends and may be required to travel outside City boundaries to attend meetings.

Physical Conditions

Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight; to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard; to travel to other locations using various modes of private and commercial transportation; and to verbally communicate to exchange information.

Additional Information

An application and resume are required for an application to be considered complete.

SELECTION PROCESS

The qualifications of each applicant, as set forth in the application, will be continuously reviewed by Human Resources. Applicants whose applications clearly demonstrate they meet the requirements may be invited to participate in the selection process, which may be any combination of written, oral and/or performance exams.

A score of 70% or above is required to advance through each phase of the process. An application must be completed. A resume is not a substitute for an application.

VETERAN'S PREFERENCE

Must Submit the request form and certified DD-214 prior to the closing date.