Human Resources Generalist

Human Resources Generalist

The City of Overland Park has a full-time Human Resources Generalist position available in the Human Resources Department. This position performs professional human resources work in the areas of recruitment and selection, new employee orientation, payroll, compensation support, records management, and performance management. The Human Resources Generalist also provides administrative, technical, and front-facing support to ensure effective service delivery and organizational growth.

Responsibilities include administering recruitment and selection processes, supporting employer branding efforts, conducting intake phone calls, assisting applicants throughout the hiring process, and providing support with volunteer coordination and background checks. The role also involves coordinating new employee orientation, preparing and updating packets, orientation slides, and onboarding paperwork such as I-9s. Additionally, the Human Resources Generalist assists with payroll processing, verifies wages, benefits, time entry, and status changes, and ensures compliance with applicable laws and policies. The position helps with open enrollment, benefit communications, retirement accounts, and employee master file updates. It also includes collecting and analyzing historical data for compensation reviews, providing quality control for position review forms and hiring forms, and supporting the performance evaluation process.

The role requires daily physical on-site presence in the office, consistent attendance, and reliable punctuality. Education and special license(s) / certifications include a bachelor's degree in public administration, business administration, HR administration, psychology, or a related field. Experience includes a minimum of two years in direct human resources department, with exposure to recruitment, onboarding, benefits, or generalist duties. Prior experience in local government or a public-sector environment is preferred. Skills include strong organizational and time management abilities, the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines, and proficiency with office software, HRIS systems, and recruiting platforms.