Human Resources Generalist

City of Copperas Cove•Copperas Cove, TX

20h

About The Position

Performs a variety of routine and complex administrative, technical, and professional work in analyzing and administrating various components of the personnel system of the City of Copperas Cove.

Requirements

Graduation from high school or GED equivalent required
Two (2) years of applicable experience such as benefit coordination , interviewing, etc.
Any equivalent combination of education and experience.
Valid State Driver's License, or ability to obtain one prior to employment.
Notary Public Certification within six months.
Knowledge and basic proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including familiarity with creating and using PivotTables, VLOOKUP formulas, and basic charts and graphs.
Knowledge and a basic understanding of employee classification, compensation and benefits, recruitment, selection, training, or labor relations
Skill in typing and word processing
Ability to carry out assigned projects to their completion
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with applicants, employees, officials, and the general public
Ability to maintain confidential and sensitive information
Ability to understand and follow instructions

Nice To Haves

Associates degree in general business or related field is preferred

Responsibilities

Provides comprehensive administrative support for Human Resources operations, including maintaining personnel policies, job descriptions, and employee records related to benefits, retirement, and all personnel transactions such as hires, promotions, transfers, evaluations, and terminations.
Coordinates employee benefits activities including enrollments, changes, open enrollment, and responding to employee inquiries.
Assists with FMLA administration by tracking requests, coordinating certifications, and entering data into the INCODE system.
Manages recruitment functions by submitting job requisitions, posting positions, reviewing applications for qualifications and completeness, scheduling interviews, preparing interview materials, participating in interviews as assigned, attending job fairs, and facilitating new-hire in-processing and orientation.
Prepares separation notices, conducts exit interviews, and completes out-processing documentation.
Maintains tracking spreadsheets for positions, discipline, terminations, and unemployment matters; coordinates documentation, records, and responses for Texas Workforce Commission claims and hearings.
Reviews criminal history and driving record background checks for employment eligibility and monitors required evaluations for all departments.
Coordinates the City's volunteer program, maintains applicant records, prepares reports as needed.
Researches and advises employees on personnel policies and benefits, and performs related duties as assigned.
Regular and timely attendance, professionalism, accuracy, and a positive customer-service attitude are essential to this role.
This position will serve as a limited backup for the Risk Manager/Human Resources Generalist within the Human Resource's department.
May serve as a member of various employee committees.
Other Duties as assigned.