Human Resources Generalist - Recruiting

Human Resources Generalist (Recruiting) responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing comprehensive recruitment and onboarding activities to meet the County’s staffing needs. The role supports hiring managers throughout the full hiring cycle, ensures compliance with applicable laws and policies, and maintains recruitment systems and documentation.

About the role

Full-time, in-person position based in Lecanto, FL, scheduled hours are Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Citrus County is an eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program. More information can be found on the Federal Student Aid Website.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of the full-cycle recruitment process and serve as a consultant to hiring managers on recruitment strategies, applicant processing, and candidate selection.
• Partner with hiring managers to develop interview questions.
• Screen and evaluate applicants. Conduct phone screens and participate in interview panels; provide recommendations for hire or non-selection and ensure required approvals are obtained.
• Ensure all applicants are properly notified of non-selection once a final candidate has been chosen.
• Collect and maintain interview documentation, including interview questions and notes, to ensure compliance with record retention and Veterans’ Preference requirements.
• Maintain and update job descriptions, collaborating with department and division leadership to ensure accuracy and alignment with current job duties.
• Stay abreast of current and emerging recruitment technologies and implement best practices to improve hiring outcomes.
• Coordinate the offer and pre-employment process, including preparation of offer letters, initiation of background and reference checks, and scheduling of post-offer physical and drug screening.
• Perform onboarding functions, including scheduling start dates, preparing departments and new hires for first day activities, assigning onboarding documents, updating system statuses, and assigning required training.
• Maintain applicant tracking system. Develop and deliver training manuals and provide onboarding and refresher training for system users.
• Ensure accuracy of recruitment statistics and prepare monthly and annual recruitment KPI reports.
• Organize and attend job fairs and recruitment events; oversee management of recruitment promotional materials.
• Cultivate and nurture relationships with CareerSource and local educational institutions.
• Serve as backup for receiving, processing, and tracking volunteer applications.
• Serve as backup for performing data entry into payroll system and processing I-9s and E-Verify for all new hires.
• Perform other duties as required.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED equivalent; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Five (5) years of progressive and relevant experience (HR/recruiting/talent acquisition) directly related to the duties specified or relevant field.
• Excellent customer service skills, communication skills, and strong attention to detail.
• Strong organizational skills to plan, prioritize, multi-task, and independently execute projects/tasks within specific deadlines while maintaining flexibility.
• Ability to maintain courteous and effective relations with County staff, elected officials, community interest groups, and the public.
• Strong working knowledge of computers and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.).
• Valid Florida Driver License (or must obtain within 30 days of establishing residency in Florida), or valid Florida Identification Card is acceptable only for positions not required to drive a county vehicle.
• Professional in Human Resources (PHR), SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP), or similar human resources professional certification preferred.
• Must have or be able to obtain within 90 days certification in FEMA National Incident Management System (NIMS) courses:
  • IS-100.c: Introduction to the Incident Command System (ICS); and
  • IS-700.b: An Introduction to the National Incident Management System.

Physical Requirements

• Requires sitting most of the day.
• Involves frequent lifting and carrying up to 10 pounds, and occasionally up to 20 pounds.
• Requires occasional bending, squatting, balancing, and reaching above shoulders.
• Requires completion of tasks that involve typing, simple grasping, pushing, and pulling.
• Requires normal visual acuity and field of vision, depth perception and color vision, hearing, and speaking.
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Emergency Response

All employees will be required to work before, during, or after an emergency. During an emergency, employees may temporarily be assigned to work and perform duties outside the normal scope of their position, location, and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens. Emergency response duties may also include driving and/or operating a county vehicle or equipment, and employees must obey all safety policies, and roadway rules and laws.

Benefits

Detailed information regarding the County’s benefits package and retirement offerings may be found here.

To learn more about Citrus County, visit the Citrus County Government and Official Guide to Crystal River and Citrus County, Florida.