HR Generalist

JOB SUMMARY

Coordinates the Divisions Human Resource Functions, provides administrative support to management and staff.  Participates in strategic human resources planning and development for the division. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management, or other closely related degree, plus three (3) years of closely related experience; or an equivalent combination of related education and/or experience. 

Due to the nature of this position, the successful applicant must pass a required background check through fingerprinting and enrollment in the continuous RAP Back (Record of Arrest and Prosecution Back) program in accordance with current County Human Resources policy requirements.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The following duties and responsibilities are intended to be representative of the work performed by the incumbent(s) in this position and are not all-inclusive. The omission of specific duties and responsibilities will not preclude it from the position.

Applicants must be prepared to demonstrate the ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Manages, coordinates and performs Human Resource functions for the division.
• Assists and supports the division leadership team with the full cycle recruitment and hiring process, including creating job postings, screening questions, banding, preparing and sending surveys, advertising, interviewing, and selection.
• Assists and oversees the performance management process for the Agency, including supporting agengy leadership and management in all aspect of Performnace and Development Plans, Performance Improvement Plans, and annual appraisals. Ensures the timely completion of performance appraisals.
• Administers, interprets, and provides consultation on division policies and procedures to support management, supervisors, and staff.
• Provides consultation and support regarding Human Resources policies and procedures. Assists in the development of short and long-term Agency Human Resources plans, goals and objectives.
• Assists in the management of employee issues, including disciplinary actions and investigations.
• Collaborates with County EEO/ER teams on division specific Employee Relations issues and assists in division EEO investigations as needed.
• Manages the division records of individual FMLA, ADA and County Long-term Disability leave including Workers Compensation.
• Prepares recommendations in regards to classifications and salaries.
• Serves as a resource to division employees regarding County benefits, questions, access and enrollment.
• Oversees, maintains and updates the division on-boarding program for new employees. Works with supervisory staff to ensure that employees have the training and skills to be successful.
• Tracks and documents compliance with mandatory and non-mandatory training requirements.
• Reviews and processes all personnel actions for division staff.
• Assists division leadership in hiring, training, promoting, evaluating disciplining, and terminating temporary employees and volunteers.
• May serve as primary back-up for HR Manager, where applicable, in regards to Human Resources functions.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSA)

Knowledge of:

• Laws and regulations governing human resource management
• General computer operations and automated systems for hiring and payroll functions
• Effective office methods for managing human resource function
• English and Mathematics used in a business setting
• Report writing and preparation
• Records Management

Skills and Abilities to:

• Effectively train and motivate othes, and effect change in ideas and attitudes
• Perform effectively in stressful situations
• Create and develop new concepts
• Work effectively with people from a variety of social, ethnic, economic, education and professional backgrounds
• Work with minimal supervision, act independently and make sound judgements
• Responds adequately to problems and utilize problem solving techniques
• Interpret, analyze and track data accurately
• Effectively communicate, both orally and in writing
• Maintain highly confidential and sensitive information
• Evaluate and respond to employee issues in a timely, professional and unbiased manner
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships
• Read interpret and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Every year SLC employees are eligible for: o    12 Paid Holidays o    12 Paid Sick Days o    1 Personal Day o    Up to 24 Paid Vacation Days per year (DOE) o    Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave o    Utah Retirement System Pension o    10% Employer Contributions in Utah Retirement Options o    Tuition Reimbursement o    Medical Health Savings Account (HSA) or Traditional Medical Insurance o    Medical HSA Plan No Premiums o    HSA Front Load to employees $600 Individual/$1,200 Family o    Dental insurance o    Vision insurance o    $50,000 Life Insurance o    Snow Pay Incentive o    CDL Training o    Many Additional Programs to Assist you