Human Resources Generalist
About The Position
Lake County is hiring one full-time, confidential Human Resources Generalist in its Human Resources Department. The position performs technical and administrative human resources functions in support of established policies, labor agreements, and applicable laws and regulations. It applies defined procedures and guidelines across multiple HR functional areas and serves as a point of contact for employees, applicants, departments, and external entities. The role requires judgment in organizing work, applying rules to routine and non-routine situations, and identifying issues that need review or escalation. Policy interpretation, significant employee relations matters, and decisions with organizational impact are referred to higher-level human resources staff. The position is at-will and subject to the terms of County Board Resolution #23041108 covering non-represented employees. Appointees must pass a criminal background check and drug test and meet the essential physical requirements of the position. New employees must complete employment eligibility verification on their first day and submit documentation verifying identity and employment eligibility within three days of that day.
Requirements
- Associate’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Two years of experience in human resources or a related administrative support role, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Meet the essential physical requirements of the position.
- Pass a criminal background check and drug test if selected for appointment.
- Complete and sign the employment eligibility verification form on the first day of employment and submit identity and employment eligibility documentation within three days of the first day.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Responsibilities
- Perform technical and administrative human resources functions in support of established policies, labor agreements, and applicable laws and regulations.
- Apply defined procedures and guidelines across multiple HR functional areas.
- Serve as a point of contact for employees, applicants, departments, and external entities.
- Organize work, apply rules to routine and non-routine situations, and identify issues requiring review or escalation.
- Refer policy interpretation, significant employee relations matters, and decisions with organizational impact to higher-level human resources staff.
Benefits
- Benefits Package eligibility
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
