Human Resources Generalist

Human Resources Generalist

Performs mid-level work. Works under moderate supervision, with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Providing responsible human resource support for the City, including providing administrative assistance for day-to-day operations.

Essential Duties & Required Qualifications

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides general administrative support to Human Resources Department. Duties include but are not limited to preparation of forms, letters, memos, and benefit related documents.
• Answers employees' questions, provides accurate and reliable information, and greets guests that come to the department.
• Completes Verification of Employment (VOEs) requests in a timely manner.
• Coordinates the Worker's Compensation program, including preparing occupational injury and worker's compensation forms, maintains an injury database, and creates all related reports.
• Tracks the Family Medical Leave (FMLA) of all employees and prepares the necessary paperwork.
• Oversees Record Retention in accordance with records management policies and initiatives.
• Represents the City at local Recruiting Fairs.
• Order office supplies for department as needed.
• Maintains familiarity, provides input, and assists with all other HR functions.
• Participate in special HR projects and events when requested.
• Creates and maintains standard operating procedures (SOPs) for Record Retention and Destruction.
• Other related tasks as assigned.

Required Education and Experience

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Preferred Education and Certifications

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Physical Demands & Additional Information

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, use hands, talk, and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus. 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 accommodation may be considered to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Job offer and continuation of employment with the City of Leander is contingent upon :

The City of Leander participates in E-Verify! Information from each new employee's Form I-9 will be provided to the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to confirm work authorization.

The City of Leander is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information in employment. The City is also a Drug Free and Smoke Free Employer. Applicants should communicate requests for disability-related accommodations during the application process to our Human Resources Department at recruiting@leandertx.gov. Deaf and hard of hearing applicants may contact our office via Relay Texas at 7-1-1 or 1-800-735-2989 (TTY / TDD).