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Human Resources Generalist

City of Decatur, Alabama
Full-time
On-site
Decatur, Alabama, United States
$45,153.96 - $72,185.38 USD yearly
HR Professional

Job Summary

**Salary is commensurate with work experience and education**

The City of Decatur, Alabama is currently seeking a dynamic Human Resources professional to join our team! This position will be responsible for supporting and performing Human Resources functions covering a broad range of areas including, but not limited to: full-cycle recruitment, onboarding, benefits administration, leave management, maintaining employee records, and entering data into the HR/PR System.

Major Duties

  • Posts job openings; establishes eligible registers for job applicants; administers written exams; schedules interviews; prepares related correspondence.
  • Completes selection process and makes conditional offers of employment; schedules physical exams; performs background checks; verifies education and work history.
  • Conducts employee education and training including new hire orientation and benefit enrollment meetings.
  • Conducts promotional process examinations for assigned departments.
  • Processes part-time seasonal employee entrance documents; verifies eligibility; prepares monthly accession and exit reports; completes verifications for unemployment, food stamps, housing assistance, etc.
  • Coordinates Family Medical Leave requests; updates FMLA log; assists employees with filing.
  • Completes wage and benefits statements for workers’ compensation carrier; prepares related adjustments to payroll; maintains Report of Injury log and Workers’ Compensation Settlement log; processes bills to carrier; assists with lawsuits.
  • Assists employees with educational assistance benefits; verifies college accreditation status; maintains logs; processes reimbursements.
  • Assists with payroll processing and timekeeping administration.
  • Assists leadership with performance management and incident investigations.
  • Prepares a variety of regular and special reports.
  • Performs related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with the completion of a baccalaureate degree in a course of study related to the occupational field (HR Management, Organizational Development, Organizational Leadership, Workforce Development, and Business Administration).
  • Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one to two years.
  • Proficient in use of desktop computers and applicable applications including all Microsoft Office Products.  Prior experience in database management and HRIS, Payroll and ERP systems preferred.
  • Knowledge of human resource management principles and practices. 
  • Knowledge of state and federal employment laws. 
  • Knowledge of workers’ compensation policies and procedures. 
  • Knowledge of city recruitment and hiring practices. 
  • Knowledge of city and departmental policies and procedures. 
  • Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs. 
  • Knowledge of employee benefits administration principles. 
  • Skill in prioritizing and organizing work. 
  • Skill in oral and written communication. 
  • Skill in the provision of customer services.

Supplemental Information

Guidelines

  • Employment laws, federal and state regulations, and city and department policies and procedures. These guidelines require judgment, selection, and interpretation in application.
Complexity/Scope of Work
  • The work consists of varied administrative duties.  Strict regulations and deadlines contribute to the complexity of the position.
  • The purpose of this position is to provide support for the city’s human resources functions.  Successful performance helps ensure the efficiency and effectiveness of those functions.
Contacts
  • Contacts are typically with co-workers, other city employees, job applicants, and the general public.
  • Contacts are typically to give or exchange information, resolve inquiries, and provide services.
Physical Demands/Work Environment
  • The work is typically performed while sitting at a desk or table or while intermittently sitting, standing, or stooping.
  • The work is typically performed in an office.
Supervisory and Management Responsibility
  • None.