Human Resources Generalist

Human Resources GeneralistPerforms a variety of routine and complex administrative, technical, and professional work in analyzing and administrating various components of the personnel system of the City of Copperas Cove. Receives direct supervision from the Risk Manager/HR Generalist. Provides comprehensive administrative support for Human Resources operations, including maintaining personnel policies, job descriptions, and employee records related to benefits, retirement, and all personnel transactions such as hires, promotions, transfers, evaluations, and terminations. Coordinates employee benefits activities including enrollments, changes, open enrollment, and responding to employee inquiries. Assists with FMLA administration by tracking requests, coordinating certifications, and entering data into the INCODE system. Manages recruitment functions by submitting job requisitions, posting positions, reviewing applications for qualifications and completeness, scheduling interviews, preparing interview materials, participating in interviews as assigned, attending job fairs, and facilitating new-hire in-processing and orientation. Prepares separation notices, conducts exit interviews, and completes out-processing documentation. Maintains tracking spreadsheets for positions, discipline, terminations, and unemployment matters; coordinates documentation, records, and responses for Texas Workforce Commission claims and hearings. Reviews criminal history and driving record background checks for employment eligibility and monitors required evaluations for all departments. Coordinates the City's volunteer program, maintains applicant records, prepares reports as needed. Researches and advises employees on personnel policies and benefits, and performs related duties as assigned. Regular and timely attendance, professionalism, accuracy, and a positive customer-service attitude are essential to this role. This position will serve as a limited backup for the Risk Manager/Human Resources Generalist within the Human Resource's department. This will require cross training to learn duties that can be performed during those periods of absence. May serve as a member of various employee committees. Other Duties as assigned. Graduation from high school or GED equivalent required, Associates degree in general business or related field is preferred; Two (2) years of applicable experience such as benefit coordination, interviewing, etc.; and Any equivalent combination of education and experience. Valid State Driver's License, or ability to obtain one prior to employment. Notary Public Certification within six months. Knowledge and basic proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including familiarity with creating and using PivotTables, VLOOKUP formulas, and basic charts and graphs. Knowledge and a basic understanding of employee classification, compensation and benefits, recruitment, selection, training, or labor relations; Knowledge of modern policies and practices of human resource administration; Skill in typing and word processing; Ability to carry out assigned projects to their completion; Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing; Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with applicants, employees, officials, and the general public; Ability to maintain confidential and sensitive information; Ability to understand and follow instructions. Formal application, rating of education and experience; oral interview and reference check; job related tests may be required. Requires frequent use of personal computer, including word processing, database and spreadsheet programs; calculator, telephone, copy machine and fax machine. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear, use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. The employee must have the ability to work well with others and have a good/pleasant attitude.