Human Resources Generalist

Job DetailsJob Location: City Hall - Union City, GA 30291Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $60,953.61 - $60,953.61 Salary/yearESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Maintains confidentiality of work-related issues and City information Assist with various human resource plans and procedures for all company personnel while assisting in development and implementation of personnel policies and procedures  Serve as the primary point of contact for employees regarding benefits-related inquiries, providing guidance and support in resolving issues Conduct regular benefits and billing audits to ensure data accuracy  Assist in full-cycle recruitment, including sourcing, interviewing, and onboarding of exempt and nonexempt personnel Process Personnel transactions- Personnel Action Forms (PAF’s) and the Employee Authorization Forms (EAF’s), ensures proper documentation, approvals, accuracy and completion Process biweekly payroll and ensure accuracy Upload new hires and other personnel related documents in HRIS Responsible for the HR I-9 Audit and I-9 documentation process Assist with creating and updating job descriptions Partners with employees and management to communicate various human resource policies, procedures, laws, standards and other government regulations Attends meetings and seminars as directed   Maintains human resource information system records and compiles reports from the database Maintains compliance with federal and state regulations concerning employment Performs other related duties as required and assigned   JOB SCOPE Job has recurring work situations involving high degrees of discretion.  The need for accuracy and effective utilization of available resources is high.  Errors in judgment could cause disruptions to the City’s mission and adversely impact attainment of the City’s goals.  Content of work priorities are largely self determined.   COMMUNICATIONS/CUSTOMER CONTACT Contacts are across the entire City community and in a leadership capacity.  Community contact is a critical component of success in developing good will and support of City programs and initiatives.  QualificationsCOMPETENCIES/SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE OR TRAINING PREFERRED: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.   Education and Experience  Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, and three (3) years' experience, OR Five (5) years’ human resource experience, OR Any appropriate combination of education and experience   Knowledge, Skills and Abilities  Strong customer service communication skills Ability to work independently with minimal direction Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Work, PowerPoint and Excel) is required Awareness of federal, state, and local laws and regulations that impact human resources and the employment relationship Ability to effectively coordinate multiple projects, use time management skills and independent judgment   Equipment and Applications Computers and peripheral equipment Designated software applications Telephones, copiers, and other office equipment   JOB CONDITIONS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  While performing the duties of this job the associate is: Frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear Occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl Occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds While performing the duties of this job, the associate may be occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate