hr generalist

hr generalist Lindon, UT

Lindon City, UT
Full Time Lindon, UT 41.17980769230769 - 27.489903846153847 USD HOURLY Today
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Lindon City TEL 801-785-5043
100 North State Street FAX 801-785-4510
Lindon, UT 84042-1808 www.lindoncity.org



LINDON CITY JOB OPENING

Human Resource Generalist (Part-time)
Pay Range 19 ($27.49/hr to $41.18/hr)

This is a part-time, exempt position (up to 28 hrs/week; no benefits). Working hours are flexible M-F
between 8am to 5pm; some remote work may be feasible.


Open Until Filled

First review of applications will occur after Monday, July 31, 2023


APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Applications must include a current resume, a cover letter, and a completed Lindon City General
Employment Application (available on-line at https://www.lindoncity.org/employment.htm). Finalists for
the position may be required to perform additional skills analysis testing.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

TITLE: Human Resource Generalist EFFECTIVE DATE: 7-1-23
DEPARTMENT: Administration FLSA CODE: Exempt
STATUS: Regular Part-time
PAY RANGE: Range 19 ($27.49/hr to $41.18/hr). Starting wage negotiable depending on qualifications
and experience.

NATURE OF THE WORK
Under the direction of the City Administrator (Personnel Director), the Human Resources Generalist
will lead the daily HR needs of the city. This is a highly responsible position that administers a full range
of human resource functions for all city personnel and performs a wide variety of similar duties. The
approximate number of total employees in 2023 is: 56 full-time; 45 permanent part-time; and 180
seasonal / temporary employees.
Primary duties will include recruitment, interviewing, and on-boarding of personnel; procurement,
administration, and enrollment of benefits; processing and handling personnel records; developing and
implementing personnel policies and training programs; processing workers’ compensation claims; etc.
Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills are required.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
  • Coordinate job recruitment including obtaining position authorization, reviewing job description for
accuracy, composing and placing ads for public notice of job openings, etc.;
  • Coordinate job application selection and hiring process and processing of appropriate records;

coordinate and advise management and applicants during selection & hiring process; schedule
testing and/or interviews, and screening applicants according to established criteria; prepares and
provides notifications to selected and non-selected applicants;

  • Conduct employee orientation and benefit enrollment with each new hire to include communications
on City policies and programs and assistance with employee questions regarding pay and benefits;
processes new-hire paperwork and on-boarding in software systems;
  • Coordinate and/or administer employee benefit programs by providing research support, working with
contractors and vendors to establish annual insurance contracts, and overall assistance on benefit

programs, policies and procedures, including frequent coordination with Utah Retirement Systems
(URS) and administrative assistance to employees regarding URS retirement programs;

  • Assist employees to answer benefit questions, enroll in benefit programs, process employee record
requests; prepare and provide employment verification letters; fill out various forms and records;
process and code invoices for insurance services;
  • Frequent coordination with payroll staff to ensure accuracy in compensation of employees in regard
to both pay and benefits; coordinate with payroll to track and inform employees regarding leave
accrual and leave rates;
  • Responsible for and/or assists with data collection on salaries, benefits and key personnel
compensation policies; will need to track information through Excel spreadsheets and other
presentation aids for analyzing and publishing raw data and data summaries, then make
recommendations for policy or program changes based on research and best practices; updates and
maintains employee policies and procedures manuals; provide training on employee policies and
procedures;
  • Establish, maintain and update databases, spreadsheets and other background materials for proper
personnel records and reports including EEO, OSHA, employee lists and directories, change of
employment status, job classification and wage changes, and post applicable legal notices and
updates to employees as required; may assist in procuring and managing specific HR software and
website(s);
  • Ensures the City’s compliance with personnel policies, as well as Federal, State and local human
resources management regulations; understands and follows HR records retention schedules;
review and analyze reports, legislation, court cases, and related personnel matters related to HR
functions;
  • Ensures that post selection guidelines are followed including making job offers, coordinating pre-
employment testing procedures as needed (drug screening; background checks; employment skills
testing), and ensuring a streamlined onboarding process for both the candidates and departments;
Maintains all activities through applicant tracking system to ensure accurate data reporting;
  • Provide information updates, advice and general communications on all HR functions to City
personnel though answering daily questions and requests for personnel services in a timely, accurate
and productive manner;
  • Answers inquiries and provides guidance to customers which include employees, department heads,
elected officials and others, in person, through email, and on the phone;
  • Provides recommendations to the City Administrator (Personnel Director) on employee training needs,
possible training programs, and problem areas and opportunities, and tracking such training of
employees;
  • May assist with and/or be responsible for: maintaining the City’s risk management programs to reduce
liabilities to the City; processing insurance claims for personal injury, property and liability claims;
employee disciplinary policy enforcement and participation / assistance in disciplinary actions;
regular employee policy training and tracking;
  • Maintains, monitors and coordinates the employee Performance Evaluation system to assure that
timely probationary and annual evaluations are being completed by all departments;
  • Coordinate presentation of service awards, employee recognition programs, and other employee
enrichment programs; coordination of Health/Benefit Fairs, Health Screening and vaccination clinics
for employees and the public;
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES, AND SKILLS
Knowledge of:
  • HR laws, functions, records retention requirements;
  • Insurance/benefits procurement, enrollment and administration;
  • Utah Retirement Systems benefit administration and programs;
  • Clerical methods; typing; document creation;
  • Office organizational skills and efficiency methods;
Ability to:
  • Provide excellent customer service;
  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, city officials,
administrators, co-workers, and general public; communicate calmly and effectively with
employees;
  • Organize and track multiple projects at the same time;
  • Explain complex rules, laws and ordinances in an easy to understand manner;
  • Ability to maintain strict confidentiality related to sensitive employee information;
Skill in:
  • Various software applications including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, social media
platforms, etc. with the ability to learn and use additional job specific software;
  • Interpersonal communication, telephone etiquette, and public relations;
  • Handling difficult or angry customers and situations calmly and professionally.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
  • A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Human Resources Management,
Organizational Behaviors, Public Administration, or a closely related field is strongly preferred;
  • Four (4) years of experience in human resources, benefits administration or a closely related
field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience;
  • Preference may be given to those with advanced college degree.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
  • Requires a valid State of Utah driver license with no significant restrictions and/or violations that
restrict driving ability during normal working conditions;
  • Certification as a human resource professional by the Society for Human Resources
Management (SHRM) or the International Public Management Association for HR (IPMA-HR),
or Professional in Human Resources (PHR) through the Human Resources Certification
Institute, is strongly preferred.



WORKING ENVIRONMENT
Normal office settings and surroundings including prolonged periods of sitting and frequent computer
use at stationary desk location; Light physical effort, including lifting up to 25 lbs, is required. Frequent
interpersonal interaction on phone, email, video conference and in person. Some flexibility in work hours
and remote working may be available.



Selected applicant must pass a drug screening test, criminal background check, and driver license
check prior to official offer of employment.

Lindon City is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

hr generalist
Lindon City, UT

www.lindoncity.org
Lindon, UT
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