Senior Human Resources Generalist

City of Bradenton; Bradenton (FL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Bradenton is seeking a professional HR Specialist to perform a range of human resources duties, including benefits administration, new-hire orientations, job description maintenance, FMLA, and open enrollment.

This full-time position reports to the Human Resources team and supports compliance with federal and state employment laws, workers' compensation, and risk management activities. A bachelor's degree in HR or related field or equivalent experience is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR or business-related field required or equivalent experience.
• HR Certification (PHR/SHRM-CP/IPMA-HR) preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Munis software.

Responsibilities

• Administer HR functions for city employees.
• Coordinate benefits administration and open enrollment.
• Assist with FMLA and workers’ compensation processes.
• Prepare letters, reports and conduct new-hire orientations.

Skills

HR knowledge

Benefits admin

FMLA

Open enrollment

Employee relations

Performance evaluations

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or business

HR Certification (PHR/SHRM-CP/IPMA-HR)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Munis software

Job description

Date Posted

Tuesday, September 1, 2026

Department

Human Resources

Compensation

$27.55-$46.83/hr. DOQ

Hours

Full-time

Deadline

Friday, September 18, 2026

Department/Location:

Administrative Services/Human Resources

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

Classification:

Essential: This position is required to report before, during, and after an emergency.

Schedule:

This position normally works a regular weekday daytime shift.

Supervision Exercised:

None

Supervision Received:

Human Resources and Risk Manager; Director of Administrative Services

General Purpose of the Position:

The purpose of this position is to perform HR-related duties on a professional level. Areas of responsibility include benefits administration, new hire orientations, job description maintenance, FMLA, open enrollment, worker’s compensation, as well as general duties associated with running a human resources operation.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Administer various human resources functions for all city employees.
• Participate in developing HR department goals, objectives, and systems.
• Serve as the city’s Benefits Coordinator (insurances and other products) to include benefit administration, employee eligibility, communicating benefit information to employees, open enrollment activities.
• Assist employees with Deferred Comp (457) benefits including withdrawals and loans.
• Conduct FMLA activities including explanations to employees and management, required paperwork and follow-up as necessary.
• Prepares a variety of correspondence and reports to include offer letters, employee letters, etc. and conduct new-hire orientations.
• Prepares requisitions for payment.
• Assist with planning and coordinating the City’s annual Health Fair.
• Serve as the city’s Retirement Coordinator for general employees (FRS). Have good understanding of Police and Fire pensions (administered separately).
• Manage and track employee disciplinary activity; follow up with departments when requested.
• Distribute and monitor employee performance evaluations.
• Maintain job description files, including revisions from departments, electronically and as hard copies.
• Process unemployment notices, garnishments, child support demands, COBRA, etc.
• Develop and maintain affirmative action and I-9 programs; file EEO-1 report annually; maintain other records, reports, and logs to conform to EEO and I-9 regulations.
• Assist with and/or perform employee relations counseling and exit interviews.
• Assist with recruitment efforts; write and place advertisements.
• Maintain records and compile reports from the city’s Munis database or any other database/software utilized by the City.
• Maintain compliance with federal and state regulations concerning employment.
• Maintain and update the employee driver’s license database and ensure license checks are done periodically and MVRs pulled as necessary.
• May assist with claims handling and maintaining files for worker’s compensation claims.
• May assist with accident and injury investigations.
• Advise and inform the Administrative Services Director and/or Finance Director regarding issues and concerns relating to Risk Management & Safety; provide statistical reports as required.
• Meet and confer with representatives of various City departments concerning claims against the City and safety matters, in accordance with the City’s policies, ordinances and state statutes.
• Respond to inquiries regarding Risk and Worker’s Compensation issues, in accordance with the City’s policies, ordinances and state statutes.
• Review and make recommendations on proposed contract provisions in support of insurance proposals and agreements.
• May attend Safety, Risk Management or Worker’s Compensation workshops, seminars, classes and meetings when beneficial to the City.
• Coordinate efforts to comply with Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and oversees investigations of any complaints of violation of Title II.
• Assist with claims handling for worker’s compensation and public liabilities.
• Maintain and update all files, electronic and paper, related to Risk Management, liability claims, workers’ compensation claims, litigation, subrogation, and restitution.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge Skills And Abilities Required

• Considerable knowledge of principles and practices of human resources and personnel administration.
• Thorough understanding of the City’s employee handbook and union contracts (5).
• Knowledge of state and federal labor laws and regulations, especially FLSA and FMLA.
• Ability to communicate effectively and clearly, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department, with other City departments, and the public.
• Knowledge of liability insurance, worker’s compensation insurance, and loss control measures.
• Ability to identify problems and to initiate solutions and/or corrective measures.
• Considerable knowledge of Americans with Disability Act (ADA) and other pertinent laws.
• Must possess a high level of organization.

Computer Equipment and Software Requirements:

Proficiency in Microsoft Office software (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint), ability to learn Munis software and ability to adapt to other software programs with ease. Familiarity with entering data into web-based systems such as insurance enrollments.

Education and Experience Required:

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or business-related field, or five years of experience working in a capacity similar to that defined within this job description. Must possess or ability to obtain HR Certification (PHR, SHRM-CP or IPMA-HR) and ADA Certification. Worker’s compensation and liability experience is a plus.

At the discretion of the City Administrator or designee, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to provide the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and ability to successfully perform the essential functions of the job will be considered.

Valid Florida driver license is required or ability to obtain within 30 days of establishing residency in Florida and ability to maintain a valid Florid driver’s license.

Environmental Conditions

Indoors in an office environment. Must be able to work closely with others.

Pay Grade:

119

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. A review of this position has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. Duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent(s) will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.

City Departments

• Administrative Services
  • Human Resources
    • Employment Opportunities
  • Housing & Community Development Division
• City Administrator
• City Clerk
• Community Redevelopment Agency
• Information Technology
• Finance Department
• Planning & Community Development
• Public Works & Utilities