Position Summary:
The Human Resources Generalist is responsible for performing a variety of
duties on a professional level and works closely with the Director of Human
Resources in supporting City Staff and Administration. This position carries
out responsibilities in the following functional areas: recruiting and
retention, benefits administration, assisting in employee relations,
training agendas, performance management, onboarding, workflows,
policy implementation, and employment law compliance.
Essential Functions:
Leads recruitment and interviewing efforts under the supervision of the
Director of Human Resources; collaborates with the hiring manager and
department on talent attraction strategies, advertising, and position
descriptions, and the appropriate interviewing processes.
Conducts job analysis as needed for new and existing positions, writes job
descriptions according to the goals, daily tasks, and existing
responsibilities of the position.
Manages hiring efforts for screening candidates for full-time positions, and
part-time/seasonal positions as needed, works closely with the
Administrative Assistant II for scheduling interviews, adhering to best
practices and federal and local employment law.
Works closely with Recreation for the Kid Kamp hiring process including
interviewing, fingerprints, background and drug screens to comply with
state regulations and OSHA standards
Uses Colorado Municipal League (CML) survey data, reviews years of
experience and qualifications to determine a competitive and equitable base
salary range for offers, new and existing positions, and promotions.
Creates and manages workflow based on approval from the Director of HR;
incudes Payroll/Finance, Onboarding, Information Technology, and
Offboarding procedures.
Analyzes staffing logistics, key metrics, and compiles reports to make
recommendations on turnover, cost-per-hire, return on advertising
campaigns, top hiring sources, and any other reporting as needed.
Conducts New Hire Orientation (NHO), designs and manages pre-boarding,
new hire training, packages, and equipment setup using laptops, City
software, and handbooks/manuals.
Thoroughly explains and provides information on employee total rewards and
benefits. May also make and implement suggestions or changes on benefit needs
or evaluate benefit contract bids.
Plans and organizes Open Enrollment with Director of HR and coordinating with
the Administrative Assistant, including but not limited to PowerPoint
presentations, Zoom or live meeting setup, updating Tyler Munis Benefits
settings, and coordinating with insurance vendors.
Conducts HR policy research using SHRM, Employers' Council, and CML for
subjects and incidents that arise or as requested from the Director of HR,
sends findings in a concise, clear, and accurate format.
Enters benefits enrollment in corresponding portals and systems, administers
Benefits Changes, Terminations, and New Hire Personnel Actions in Munis.
Maintains accurate records and assists in completing salary surveys and
responding to inquiries while remaining discreet and confidential.
Recommends FMLA or Leave eligibility and escalates any important issue to the
Director of HR, as the Generalist becomes aware of them; exercises sound
judgment and acts in the City's best interest.
Helps, plans, and coordinates other special occasions as they arise,
examples including, but not limited to Career Fairs, Police Cadet NHOs,
and anything required outside of normal working hours.
Exemplifies outstanding customer service with all City employees, other
municipalities, insurance companies and the public; communicates
in-person, over the phone, and by email in a prompt and polite manner
Assists with special projects internally may work closely with an outside
consultant and/or complete self-auditing assessments.
Other Duties:
The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive
listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the
employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change
at any time with or without notice.
Core Competencies:
Portrays excellent communication and interpersonal skills, builds strong
working relationships will all employees and departments and with coworkers
within the Human Resources department.
Strong sense of ethics and integrity, even in challenging or ambiguous
situations, sets an example of good conduct as an employee. Remains
diplomatic and transparent when possible.
Knowledgeable about Human Resources, policies, local government
practices, and state and federal laws and regulations. Understands the
applications of those laws and policies.
Resourceful and self-starter, conveys a curious outlook and problem-solving
aptitude even with little direction given. Exercises sound judgment,
critical thinking, and communicate regularly with supervisors.
Proficient with Microsoft Excel, including advanced features to analyze data
from the HRIS, comfortable with using Review in Word to add comments and
suggestions that are visible on important documents.
Comfortable with public speaking, creating and presenting using
PowerPoint, MS 365, OneDrive, and training or demonstrating before large
audiences.
Consistently demonstrates compassion, care, and customer service during
interactions with all employees, members of the public, even while
experiencing a challenging situation or person.
Speaks and dresses professionally in business professional or business casual
attire except where and when the dress code is relaxed. Shows attentiveness
and warm body language and facial expressions.
Working knowledge of Tyler Munis HCM or similar software, able to learn new
systems quickly and efficiently.
Detail-oriented with a focus on correct grammar and punctuation, must
demonstrate a thorough grasp on the English language in both written and
spoken forms.
Able to priorities and re-prioritize weekly and daily on the job with changes
in plans, disruptions, and multiple deadlines, excellent time management
skills.
