Human Resources Generalist

Minimum Qualifications

Two years of professional level experience in Human Resources.  Bachelor's degree in business administration or related field in human resources management or related field; or any equivalent combination of related training and experience. Applicants within six months of meeting the minimum education/experience requirement may be considered for trainee status.
Successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen and successful completion of all applicable background checks pre-hire and ongoing are required.Position Summary

This is specialized professional work in the Alachua County Human Resources Department.

An employee assigned to this classification is responsible for performing a variety of personnel management functions, as well as assisting with special projects and assignments.

Work is performed under the direction of a higher-level supervisor and is reviewed through conferences, reports, and observation of results obtained.Examples of Duties

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
This is an emergency essential classification. Upon declaration of a disaster and/or emergency, all employees in this classification are required to work.
Exudes a positive customer service focus.
Advocates building organizational culture through aligning decisions with core values including: integrity, honesty, respect, diversity, innovation, accountability and communication.
Advises applicants of job opportunities and position requirements.
Reviews, analyzes, and evaluates applicants' training and experience; determines level of qualifications for jobs and refers qualified applicants to departments.
Interprets rules and regulations for employees, supervisors, and managers; provides assistance in applying rules and regulations.
Collaborates with managers and provides guidance within policy.
Maintains compliance with federal and state regulations concerning employment.
May participate, coordinate, or assist with the interview process.
Provides guidance to managers and directors during the interview process and the interview.
May process paperwork on new employees and changes to current employees.
May input personnel/payroll information into computer payroll system.
Approves employee action forms and ensures the action is within the guidelines.
Reviews employee action forms for accuracy; discusses and resolves issues.
Administers applicant tracking system; acts as main person of contact for questions, issues, or training in system.
Assists on policy management team; interprets, reviews, revises, and creates policies and procedures as needed.
Participates in a variety of Human Resources program activities such as new employee orientation, in-service training, testing, classification and pay studies, and employee relations.
Receives and reviews requests for family medical leave of absence, determines eligibility, designates, and communicates appropriate leave status.
Performs tasks to ensure accuracy of employee family medical leaves of absence.
Oversees family medical leave process; reviews and approves medical documentation.
Counsel's employees in career opportunities.
Coordinates pre-employment physical testing.
Drafts correspondence in response to requests and inquiries from citizens and employees.
Completes research projects and statistical reports as needed.
Participates in the development and implementation of personnel policies and procedures.
Performs the duties listed. As well as those assigned, with professionalism and a sense of urgency.
NOTE: These examples are intended only as illustrations of the various kinds of work performed in positions allocated to this class. 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.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of standard principles, practices and techniques of Human Resources Administration.
Knowledge of the operations of County government; knowledge of the functions of all County Departments.
Knowledge of State and Federal FMLA, ADA, HIPAA, and related regulations.
Ability to write, review, and interpret policies and procedures.
Ability to write memoranda and detailed reports.
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Ability to conduct research and prepare statistical analysis.
Ability to make sound decisions based on the information at hand.
Ability to manage and organize the work area in an efficient manner.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with Department Directors, County employees, outside agencies, the general public and co-workers.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear, and use hands to finger, handle or feel.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

An organization is only as good as the people it employs. To attract and retain the best team possible, the Alachua County Board of County Commissioners offers a competitive benefit program. We believe that if we expect our employees to support the County, we must first support the health and financial well-being of our employees and their families, now and as they plan for their future.BoCC-Contributed Benefits

• Medical/Health Insurance  
• Employee Life Insurance  
• Florida Retirement System  
• Employee Assistance Program

Optional Benefits

• Dental Insurance  
• Vision Insurance
• Supplemental & Dependent Life Insurance
• Deferred Retirement Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Roth IRA
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Computer Purchase Program

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• FLORIDA RETIREMENT SYSTEM (FRS) The Florida Retirement System is a retirement plan designed to provide an income to a vested employee and his/her family when the employee retires, becomes partially or totally disabled, or dies prior to retirement.  A defined benefit or defined contribution option may be chosen by the employee.
• TUITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM Permanent, full-time employees are eligible for educational assistance funds. Contact the Human Resources Office for program details.
• HOLIDAYS Holidays are as follows: 

1. New Years Day  
2. Martin Luther King Day  
3. Memorial Day  
4. Juneteenth
5. Independence Day  
6. Labor Day  
7. Veterans' Day  
8. Thanksgiving Day  
9. Friday following Thanksgiving  
10. Christmas Eve (IAFF*)  
11. Christmas Day  
12. Additional Christmas Holiday (All non-IAFF employees)  
13. 2 Floating Holidays  (All non- IAFF employees)

*IAFF – International Association of FirefightersPay periods are every two weeks, Monday through Sunday. Payday is Friday. International Association of Firefighters follow the General Contract 7k regarding holidays.

Vacation Leave – Generous vacation accrual rates with payout of unused accrued leave, with some restrictions. For more detailed information regarding vacation leave refer to Employee Policy Manual, Section 7-2.

Sick leave is earned at a rate of 4 hours per pay period by all permanent, full-time employees*. At the end of each fiscal year, eligible employees can convert up to 10 days of accrued sick leave to vacation leave on a 2:1 basis. For more detailed information regarding sick leave refer to Employee Policy Manual, Section 7-3 *Accruals slightly different for IAFF employee.

$51,043.20 Annually