Principal Human Resources Generalist

Purpose of Classification: 

The purpose of this classification is to provide professional human resources support to assigned County departments.  Serves as a senior-level human resources generalist and provides broad, experienced, professional expertise in support of a variety of human resources programs which include recruitment, staffing, classification and compensation, and policy and procedure administration. Provides advice, guidance and training to lower level professional and para-professional HR staff. 

Essential Functions:  

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned. 

Advises  County departments on employment, classification, compensation, and other human resources issues; provides a wide variety of information to employees, management and the public concerning human resources programs, policies and procedures and interprets laws and regulations; receives and responds to inquiries; conducts in-depth research; provides technical analysis and makes appropriate recommendations; and performs all assignments within established metrics.  

Provides well- researched advice to managers, supervisors, and employees regarding policies, procedures and resolution of complaints. 

Assists in administering compensation and classification plan; conducts wage, salary, and benefits surveys; performs desk audits to validate job responsibilities; updates and maintains class specifications; makes recommendations regarding the allocation and reallocation of positions; and recomends and processes salary adjustments and increases as necessary. 

Reviews requests to fill positions; posts job openings receives and screens candidate applications; and forwards qualified applications to appropriate staff. 

Conducts internal equity assessments and recommends starting salaries; reviews salary requests and makes recommendations in accordance with regulations, policies, and laws; and reviews requests for and provides guidance on organizational restructuring and consults on succession planning. 

Coordinates onboarding for selected candidates; contacts department heads to provide hiring and start date information; drafts and sends approved offer letters new hires to coordinate the pre-employment process, orientation activities and official start dates; and provides related information regarding benefits, work locations and contact information. 

Researches, compiles, and/or monitors administrative, statistical or other data pertaining to department operations; summarizes data, performs complex data analysis, and prepares reports; and conducts research of department files, database records,  internet sites, hardcopy materials, or other sources as needed. 

Assists with new employee orientation and training, and explains, distributes, and gathers necessary onboarding documents; provides information regarding human resources policies and programs; and develops, implements, and facilitates training classes regarding human resources programs as assigned. 

Serves as a team leader on special and more complex assignments; makes recommendations for process improvements; performs executive and specialized recruitment requiring active search for top candidates, which includes developing marketing materials, establishing interview panels, vetting candidates, and coordinating with executive management throughout the search process. 

Maintains comprehensive knowledge of applicable laws/regulations, new products, methods, trends and advances in the profession, professional affiliations, and attends workshops. 

Maintains confidentiality in performing job responsibilities. 

Minimum Qualifications: 

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field; four years of progressively responsible experience in human resources; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job. 

Specific License or Certification Required: PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, IPMA-CP, IPMA-SCP or CCP (Certified Compensation Professional), or attain any of these certifications within one year of employment in this classification.

Supplemental Information for Vacancy in Human Resources:

This position will take lead on active recruitment efforts such as job fairs, community events, executive recruitments, etc.