HUMAN RESOURCES GENERALIST

City of Greer • Greer, SC

27d • $31 • Onsite

About The Position

The City of Greer is currently accepting applications for a Human Resources Generalist in our HR Department. This role involves a wide range of HR functions including recruitment, employee relations, training and development, performance management, and compliance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in human resource management or a related field.
• Three (3) years of experience in HR or a related field; or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Excellent organization, oral and written communication skills, and comfort with managing and initiating change with the ability to manage multiple projects is required.
• Knowledge of federal and state labor laws.
• Proficient with Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Must have a professional, approachable, and pleasant demeanor.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Paylocity and SHRM or HRCI certification, preferred

Responsibilities

• Works with Human Resources Director (HRD) to develop and maintain recruitment strategies that include but not limited to schools and professional organizations.
• Develop relationships with schools for future pipelines of employees as well as formalizing internship programs.
• Attend job fairs, presentations at schools, and various organizations.
• Assists with developing programs that promote the City of Greer as an Employer of Choice.
• Responsible for posting position vacancies and placing ads in appropriate media. Recommend alternative avenues for reaching candidates.
• Coordinates interviews with department heads and monitors and assists with hiring process for all departments. Maintains applicant tracking system (ATS).
• Conducts all of the pre-employment background checks, including credit check, sex offender check, SLED/CIA check, reference checks, and employment and education verification. Also conducts background checks for Parks, Recreation and Tourism (PRT) Volunteers.
• Reviews with all employees’ overall City training requirements to include but not limited to MASC training, Customer Service, etc.
• Schedules for all training for the HR department.
• Works with HRD and Department Heads to create training programs for employees for essential training and employee development.
• Develop and facilitate training for new hires, peer to supervisor, etc.
• Develop and facilitate an in-house academy for employees to bridge the gap between daily tasks and the broader mission of the City.
• Works with Department Heads on a succession planning and identifying high performers for stretch assignments.
• Help evaluate the effectiveness of training programs.
• Maintains records and monitors that employees are attending required training.
• Responsible for various City of Greer Training programs such as Customer service training and any additional trainings needed. Responsible for scheduling and facilitating the training.
• Responsible for the annual Blood Borne Pathogens training.
• Presents suggestions and/or recommendations for training programs and other opportunities for employees.
• Responsible for Performance Management to include set up and monitors the annual performance evaluation process. Maintains performance evaluation rating scores for merit increases.
• Prepare Personnel Action Forms when needed.
• Schedules exit interviews and complete all termination paperwork.
• Processes Workers’ Comp Claims and maintain files and logs; keeps HRD informed of any potential issues.
• Acts as the HR representative on the Safety Committee.
• Assists HRD with safety matters including but not limited to relying information to Department Heads on outcomes of accidents.
• Works with Risk Manager to help identify training needs as it pertains to safety.
• Ensures the position control is keep up to date.
• Updates and maintains job descriptions.
• Works with HRD on the classification and compensation plan; makes updates as needed.
• Responsible for completing salary surveys.
• Track and process paperwork for completion on introductory period increases.
• Processes all verifications of wages and/or employment.
• Semi-annually runs driver’s license check through telecommunications.
• Conduct exit interviews in the absence of the Human Resources Director.
• Responsible for the configuration of HR functions in Paylocity and act as the Paylocity expert on the HR side.
• Acts as an advocate for the City of Greer employees in grievance matters.
• Assist with budget input; monitor expenses.
• Works directly with HRD in preparing, setting up, and working all HR-sponsored employee functions.
• Assists in the development and implementation of HR policies and procedures. Ensures the policy and procedures are being followed.
• Assists with ensuring compliance with State and Federal mandates such as DOT guidelines and standards, blood borne pathogens, OSHA, ADA, Labor Department, FLSA, FMLA, COBRA, HIPAA, etc.
• Prepares a variety of confidential documents, government mandated reports, and correspondence as directed.

Benefits

• health, prescription, vision, dental insurance (low cost for employee coverage based on full participation in Wellness Program)
• life insurance
• long-term disability
• vacation and sick leave
• paid holidays
• tuition reimbursement
• FSA
• EAP
• Education Incentive Pay
• a defined benefit retirement plan (South Carolina Retirement System)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level