Human Resources Generalist

Under general supervision, this Human Resources Generalist role supports a full range of HR functions for the City of Georgetown, TX, with a strong emphasis on compensation, recruiting, and hiring. The position provides professional-level assistance and reliable support to employees and the public, guided by strong customer service standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform HR duties with functional ownership primarily in compensation, recruiting, and hiring.
• Conduct and implement the annual market salary survey using standard compensation practices to support competitive pay and retention.
• Ensure timely completion of all salary survey requests.
• Collaborate with department supervisors, managers, and directors on classification and compensation issues, including development of career progression programs and organizational structure.
• Provide support across additional HR areas including employee relations, performance management, benefits, employee training, talent, Civil Service, safety & risk management, and HRIS.
• Serve as a resource to employees and managers regarding employment procedures by responding to questions and advising on City policies and processes.
• Ensure organizational compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws.
• Assist employees and managers with a variety of HR issues, focusing on practical resolution and customer service.
• Communicate with managers, supervisors, employees, governmental entities, consultants, and other HR professionals to obtain information and resolve issues.
• Research issues, compile information, and compose special reports for City departments and HR staff.
• Analyze HR functions and provide recommendations to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of HR operations.
• Prepare and review reports, memorandums, presentations, and documents as assigned.
• Maintain familiarity with other HR functions and provide input as needed, including new employee orientation and exit interviews.
• Provide professional-level assistance to the HR Department by researching, collecting, and analyzing data, and by developing narrative and statistical reports.
• Support public and City employee inquiries related to HR matters with emphasis on solutions and excellent customer service.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, plus three (3) years of full-time work experience in Human Resources.
• Any equivalent combination of education and experience may substitute for minimum qualifications.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local HR rules, regulations, guidelines, policies, and procedures, including principles related to FMLA, ADA, worker’s compensation, and related employment discrimination legislation.
• Understanding of HR principles and practices, including performance management system development and administration, job analysis and classification, recruitment and employment processes, and training.
• Customer service and public relations practices and methods.
• Ability to interpret and apply applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to resolve complaints and concerns, research and analyze information, and establish effective internal and external working relationships.
• Proficiency operating a computer and software programs.
• Sound professional judgment, decision-making, and ethics.
• Clear, accurate, and timely documentation skills, including writing clear and concise memos in non-technical terminology.
• Valid Class C Texas driver’s license.

Preferred Experience

• Experience with Workday HRIS plus City classification and compensation programs.
• Experience with classification analysis to recommend appropriate titles, pay grades, job descriptions, and FLSA exemption status.

Location and Work Setup

Georgetown, TX (onsite)

Salary

$65,345.80 to $81,868.80 annually

Hiring Range

$65,345 - 81,868 per yearly

Education and Experience

• Minimum experience: 3 years
• Education: Bachelor’s Degree

Technology

• Workday HRIS
• HRIS

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Standing, sitting, walking, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, reaching, handling, fine dexterity, kneeling, crouching, crawling, bending, twisting, climbing, balancing, vision, hearing, and talking.