Human Resources Generalist

Posting number: 02885

Department: Human Resources

Job classification: Human Resources Generalist

Posting type: Open

Categories: Human Resources

Summary

Seeking a challenging role in an organization that offers rewarding compensation, an excellent benefits package, and opportunities for career growth? Lake County Government could be your ideal destination! With nearly 3,000 employees, our mission is to serve the residents of Lake County with dedication and purpose. We take pride in our work and foster a collaborative environment that our employees respect and value. 

The Human Resources Generalist provides key support to the Human Resources Department's daily operations while contributing to the enhancement and effectiveness of its HR initiatives and services. Under general supervision, this position requires a collaborative professional who thrives in a team environment and is capable of performing a wide range of professional and technical HR functions across the department's full scope of services. 

Responsibilities include responding courteously and efficiently to internal and external inquiries regarding policies, procedures, and benefits; preparing and posting recruitment materials; maintaining accurate and confidential employee records; coordinating onboarding documentation and supporting the onboarding process; and ensuring the timely and precise entry of employee information within the HRIS/Payroll system.

Examples of duties

Depending on the assignment, the incumbent may perform a combination of some or all of the following duties, and perform related duties as assigned:

• Timely and professionally responds to inquires from and provides assistance along with advice to employees, retirees and applicants on a wide   range of topics including, but not limited to: recruitment processes, IMRF/SLEP (retirement benefits), 457 Plans, Personnel Policies, medical, dental,   optical and life insurance and other employee benefit plan provisions.
• Provides technical and professional assistance in the administration of Human Resources functions; develop program revisions and procedural changes when asked; participate on and facilitate committees to provide input and recommendations.
• Conducts research on topics when asked, taking the steps to determine appropriate methodology.  Gathers, compiles and analyzes raw data from a variety of sources. Transforms data into reports for technical and non-technical audiences. Uses statistics to analyze data to answer specific questions or provide information for potential changes.  Conducts surveys, analyzes results and provides recommendations.
• Successfully works with team members and supervisors to identify and successfully resolve Human Resources issues.
• Develops and maintains Human Resources related data in information systems, databases, records and files.
• Implement recruitment and selection strategies; provide guidance and assistance to improve the recruitment processes to enable the County to recruit and retain the most highly qualified and diverse workforce.
• Participate in the new hire onboarding processes and annual open enrollment processes.
• Consult with existing and separating employees regarding benefit changes and options
• Responsible for the accurate and timely inputting of changes to employee benefits (IMRF/SLEP, insurance, 457) into the appropriate systems.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of federal, state and local laws, regulations and court decisions applicable to Human Resources.
• Knowledge of or the ability to learn the principles, practices and techniques of public human resources administration including recruitment, testing, selection, classification and compensation, Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), employee relations, labor relations, employee development and performance planning and appraisal.
• Ability to learn Lake County Human Resources Policies and labor contract provisions.
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task and when necessary focus on detail and detailed oriented tasks.
• Knowledge of trends in Human Resources program development and the ability to implement new programs successfully.
• Knowledge of and the ability to apply research methods and data analysis techniques.
• Skill in change management, problem-solving and conflict resolution.
• Ability to exercise discretion and confidentially handle information, records and issues.
• Ability to accept and follow direction.
• Ability to successfully use Lake County-specific technology and general office software.
• Ability to communicate clearly, logically, and persuasively both verbally