Human Resources Generalist

The City of Battle Creek (“The City”) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. The City complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

The City expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. Improper interference with the ability of the City employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated.

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The City of Battle Creek is looking for a Human Resources Generalist to complete a variety of tasks to support the day to day operations of the HR department. Effectively handles multiple processes and programs relating to a broad range of HR responsibilities including recruitment, onboarding, payroll processing, benefits and employee development, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the limited supervision of the Human Resources Director. 

• Responsible for all talent acquisition activities; partners with hiring managers to identify, interview and hire qualified candidates for open positions. Administers internal bidding processes if applicable.
• Manages pre-boarding and onboarding tasks and procedures, conducts new hire orientation, policy training and supports performance management processes. 
• Addresses employee questions, concerns and complaints using knowledge of city policy, union contracts and employment law. Knowledgeable in contract compliance, employee investigations and the grievance process.
• Prepares, processes and maintains confidentiality of all Human Resources administrative records, reports, and forms. Responsible for maintenance of employee data in the City’s HRM/Payroll system(s); effectively supports payroll by ensuring timely and accurate entry of employee data.
• Knowledgeable in benefits and compensation programs and policy development.
• Regular use of strong written and verbal communication skills to facilitate collaboration, ensure clarity in conveying information; and in maintaining positive relationships with team members, clients, and stakeholders.
• Regularly works with HRIS and ATS systems.

• Bachelor's degree in human resources or related field. Six or more years’ experience within a high functioning HR department may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience working in a Human Resources department with exposure to labor relations and recruitment functions.

• Must be proficient in computer software (HRIS/ATS); have strong communication, organizational and interpersonal skills; and have knowledge of labor laws.
• Valid driver's license in the State of Michigan.

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions:
This work is sedentary and requires little to no exertion of force; work regularly requires sitting, bending, reaching, hand dexterity (grasping, holding, keyboarding, repetitive movements), reading, writing, eye-hand coordination, seeing (near and/or far, color, depth, field of vision), hearing, using the telephone, contact with government officials and the general public, working overtime, and working inside and alone.