Human Resources Generalist I

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Wilson is a city of around 50,000 people located in the heart of eastern North Carolina. We are about an hour from the Research Triangle and the buzz of the Raleigh area, and you can also quickly reach the North Carolina beaches.

The City of Wilson is known for innovation and outstanding service. We have top-rated, nationally accredited police, fire and recreation departments. Our parks and sports facilities are among the best in the nation, and our Vollis Simpson Whirligig Park is a unique and beautiful attraction that hosts concerts, farmers markets and the N.C. Whirligig Festival among other events. We are in the process of building a downtown field to host a Milwaukee Brewers’ minor league team starting in 2026.

Wilson has the strongest manufacturing base in our part of the state, including tire manufacturing, pharmaceutical and other industries. The Greenlight citywide broadband services help technology-based companies flourish.

In addition to competitive salaries, we offer a best-in-class benefits package that brings additional value to your total compensation. To learn more about our benefits package, click on the ‘Benefits’ tab above.

The hiring range for this position is $49,830.02 (minimum salary) to $68,623.51 (midpoint of range) dependent upon qualifications. 

Major Duties

• Responsible for a wide range of human resources related activities, including payroll/benefits, personnel laws/regulatory requirements, state retirement plan, employee relations and other tasks.
• Assists in the creation and implementation of policies, procedures, and directives.
• Manages the self-insured health fund; audits and reconciles vendor invoices; oversees eligibility; writes communications to vendors and participants.
• Manages and reconciles group and voluntary life insurance programs, and payments to medical and life insurance plans.
• Monitors health claims, tracks and manages payments, troubleshoots discrepancies and other problems.
• Keeps abreast of HR related trends and and regulations that may impact the City and/or facilitates improvement of overall compliance and functionality of departmental and organizational operations.
• Participates in comprehensive programs for new hires, retirees and other employees.  
• Performs other duties as required.

Guidelines

• Guidelines include department standard operating procedures, city personnel policy manual, insurance guidelines, health plan design and management, wellness program requirements, and other federal and state regulations, as applicable. These guidelines require judgment, selection, and interpretation in application.

Supervisory/Management Responsibility

• None

Education/Experience Requirements

• Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with the completion of a bachelors' degree in Human Resources or a course of study related to the occupational field, or equivalent Human Resources knowledge and experience in the field.
• Experience sufficient to thoroughly understand the diverse objectives and functions of the Human Resources field, in general, as well as the various function and requirements in the division/department; ability to direct and coordinate work within the division/department, usually interpreted to require three to five years of Human Resources experience.
• Municipal HR experience preferred.
• IPMA-HR, SHRM, HRCI or equivalent certification preferred.
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver's license issued by the State of North Carolina for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.

Knowledge Requirements

• Knowledge of human resources principles, practices, laws, trends and ability to apply same..
• Knowledge of department and city policies and procedures and federal, state, and local laws and regulations preferred.
• Understanding of city personnel policies and procedures.
• Skill in providing excellent customer service, with strong interpersonal skills.
• Skill in the operation of computers and other standard office equipment.
• Skill in planning and organization.
• Skill in public speaking and public relations.
• Skill in oral and written communication.

• The work is typically performed in an office while sitting at a desk or table or while intermittently sitting, standing, or stooping.