People Operations Generalist I

About the Role

As a part of the People Operations team, this position provides support for HR-related matters including staffing, onboarding, compliance, leave management, compensation, employee relations, and all other related functions.

Responsibilities

• Serves as the primary contact for employees and managers
• Develops strong working relationships with supported departments
• Guides and supports managers in employee relations matters, policy clarifications, and makes recommendations
• Supports recruiting processes, including posting vacancies, processing applicants, responding to applicants, conducting pre-employment screenings, and onboarding
• Reviews employee record changes in HRIS and approves workflow entries submitted by departments, ensuring adherence to compensation policies
• Prepares and issues HR documents, including offer letters, disciplinary notices, and other assigned correspondence, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely delivery
• Receives, reviews, and processes leave requests for Workers Compensation, FMLA, Military Leave, and other applicable leave types
• Verifies eligibility, determines leave approval, calculates leave duration, and coordinates with Workers Compensation and ADA as required
• Participates in annual compensation study processes as requested
• Participates in Civil Services testing activities
• Maintains and updates employee electronic files in the designated document repository system
• Gathers documentation and responds to unemployment claims
• Continues to enhance employment law knowledge and employee relations skills
• Ensures consistent application of City policies and stays current with federal, state, and local employment laws
• Follows City policies, procedures, and safety guidelines
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Combination of education and experience equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or a related field
• Two (2) years of human resources experience, with exposure to multiple HR functional areas

Requirements

• Valid driver’s license

Preferred Qualifications

• One (1) year of experience in municipal/county government
• Human Resources certification (PSHRA-CP, SHRMS-CP, HRCI-PHR)