Human Resources Generalist I

City of Lubbock • 1314 Avenue K Lubbock, TX

11d • Onsite

About The Position

The Human Resource Generalist I manages recruitment, onboarding, and offboarding, serves as the HR contact for assigned departments, hosts new hire orientations, and supports HR reporting, compliance, and special projects.

Requirements

• An Associate’s Degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration/Business Management, or a related field and two (2) years of Human Resources experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, is required.
• Must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen, criminal background check, and Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check.
• Valid State of Texas Driver’s License required.
• Knowledge of: Recruitment and hiring processes, including applicant tracking systems, interviewing, and candidate communication.
• Knowledge of: HR policies, procedures, and recordkeeping practices.
• Knowledge of: Data entry, reporting, and maintaining accurate employee records.
• Knowledge of: Customer service and public relations principles.
• Knowledge of: Computers, office software, and related office equipment.
• Ability to: Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, including presenting information to groups.
• Ability to: Coordinate recruitment events, new hire orientations, and job fairs.
• Ability to: Perform accurate data entry and maintain attention to detail in all HR records and processes.
• Ability to: Adapt quickly to changing priorities and handle multiple tasks efficiently.
• Ability to: Provide guidance and support to employees and departments regarding HR processes.
• Ability to: Research and compile information for reports and special projects.

Responsibilities

• Acts as an HR contact for assigned departments and employees, responding to general questions about processes and procedures, and directing more complex policy-related inquiries to HR leadership
• Manages applicant tracking system (NeoGov), job postings, and recruitment advertising.
• Supports hiring processes, including application screening, interview coordination, and candidate communication.
• Coordinates pre-employment requirements, including drug screens, physicals, background checks, etc.
• Processes onboarding and offboarding paperwork and maintains employee-related documentation for HR files
• Coordinates and facilitates new hire orientation and may occasionally serve as a guide for new hire orientation bus tours.
• Compiles reports, conducts research, and completes special projects as assigned.
• Performs other related duties as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree