Human Resources Generalist

• Location539 Phoenix Street, South Haven, MI, 49090, United States
• Base Pay$52000.00 / Year
• Job CategoryAdministrative Support
• Employee TypeFull-Time

The Human Resources (HR) Generalist will perform administrative tasks and services to support effective and efficient operations of the City of South Haven’s HR department.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Assists HR Director in reviewing employment applications, scheduling interviews, and coordinating pre-employment screenings.
• Assists in the onboarding process, including collecting new hire paperwork and setting up new hires in the City’s performance review system, learning management system, and employee benefit portal.
• Tracks completion of mandatory courses in the learning management system and sends reminders of approaching due dates.
• Tracks required certifications and licenses for City staff.
• Maintains and updates employee records in compliance with City policies and legal requirements. Completes records audit on an annual basis.
• Works in partnership with the Payroll Assistant to ensure all new and current employees are set up in the payroll, timekeeping, and Human Resource Information System correctly. Removes employees from appropriate systems upon separation of employment.
• Assists with planning and execution of special events, such as benefits enrollment, training sessions, employee recognition.
• Sits on the Social Activities Committee, helping to plan and execute employee events throughout the year.
• Answers frequently asked questions from applicants and employees relative to standard policies, benefits, hiring processes, etc. Refers more complex questions to HR Director.
• Maintains the integrity and confidentiality of HR files and records.
• Assists HR Director and Payroll Assistant with gathering and organizing data for union negotiations.
• Assists staff at South Haven Area Emergency Services with employee benefit enrollments.
• Other duties may be assigned to meet business needs.

 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER/DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION (DEI)

The City of South Haven is an Equal Opportunity Employer who places a high value on diversity, equity, and inclusion. The City of South Haven comprises a diversity of individuals from varying gender identities, racial/ethnic backgrounds, socioeconomic statuses, abilities, and more. The diversity of our community is one of our key strengths, and the City is committed to continuing to grow our commitment to DEI. Employees are expected to interact with one another and with citizens in a manner that demonstrates respect and appreciation for each person and the diverse groups they identify with.

 WORK ENVIRONMENT

The City of South Haven is a drug-free workplace. Normal office environment with little discomfort due to noise, dirt, dust, and the like. May occasionally work outdoors during community events which may cause employee to be subject to heat or cold. The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.