HR Generalist II - Fire Department

Salary Range: $73,897.00 - $118,515.00 Annually

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Job Summary:

An HR Generalist II performs a wide variety of professional human resources work involving assignments of a complex nature requiring a broad knowledge of human resources. Work of this class may involve leading paraprofessional human resource and office support employees but does not involve full supervisory duties or responsibilities.

Incumbents receive general supervision from a technical superior. Employees in this class work a conventional workweek. Work is performed in as office where working conditions are normal. The work requires minimal physical exertion.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

On or before the date of filing the application, each candidate must:

Requirements - A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and three years of experience in human resources administration.

Equivalencies - An equivalent combination of education and experience. One year of graduate course work in human resources administration, business administration or public policy from an accredited college or university may be substituted for each year of the experience requirement.

AND

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATES:

Not Applicable.

KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of Federal/State/Local regulations affecting employment and human capital management including but not limited to FLSA, ADA and EEO.
• Knowledge of and skill in applying the fundamental human resources management (HRM) principles, practices and techniques in the applicable disciplines (Recruitment, Classification & Compensation, Professional Development, HRIS, or Benefits/Wellness) of HR; and basic knowledge of the other disciplines.
• Knowledge of automated office systems and word processing software.
• Ability to exercise sound judgement in the applicant review, interview, selection, and job placement of applicants.
• Ability to interpret and implement human resources policies and procedures.
• Ability to deal with a variety of situations and problems under specified time constraints.
• Ability to communicate effectively with employees, applicants and management orally and in writing.
• Ability to develop, analyze and manipulate data from various databases to produce reports and spreadsheets.
• Ability to conduct research, compile data and prepare statistical and narrative reports.
• Ability to deal effectively with City employees elected officials and the public.
• Ability to maintain human resources records.

Background Check                                        

NOTE: Candidates who are under final consideration for appointment will be required to authorize the release of criminal conviction information and to submit and pass drug and alcohol tests.

Probation 

All people, including current City employees, selected for this position must complete a mandatory one-year probation. 

Eligibility 

Qualified candidates will be considered for vacancies as they arise, for a period of at least six months. The decision of the Director of Human Resources with respect to acceptable minimum qualifications is final.                                                             

Education Accreditation 

Applicants’ education must be obtained from an accredited institution. Education credentials obtained out of the US must be evaluated for US equivalency. Evaluation agencies information may be obtained at www.naces.org. 

Selection Process