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Human Resources Generalist

City of Hopewell, VA
Hopewell, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/2/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/26/2025

Salary : $61,936.47 - $65,000.00 Annually

Location : City of Hopewell, VA

Job Type : Regular Full-Time

Job Number : HR022125

Department : Human Resources

Opening Date : 02 / 21 / 2025

Closing Date : 3 / 7 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Eastern

Description

The Human Resources Generalist provides broad HR support across various functions, including recruiting, employee relations, and compliance. The generalist also provides support to the Human Resources department's operations and serves as a resource person to all city employees and the public regarding the wide variety of Human Resources services. This position handles highly confidential information and must function efficiently and effectively in a fast-paced, professional environment.

Examples of Duties

  • Manages recruiting process for positions including job postings, screening candidates, and conducting interviews.
  • Work with hiring managers to qualify position and develop recruiting plans.
  • Coordinates orientation and onboarding activities for new hires.
  • Conducts policy training for new employees.
  • Conducts annual employee handbook training.
  • Coordinates and schedules supervisor training and development programs.
  • Receives reviews, prepares, and processes forms and data related to employee benefits and onboarding.
  • Enters, updates, and maintains data from automated human resource systems including payroll and recruitment information.
  • Assists in researching, compiling, and analyzing human resources data.
  • Handles information of a sensitive or confidential nature appropriately and within applicable regulatory and City guidelines.
  • Performs work on special projects such as event planning, service awards, employee luncheons, and serves on special committees as assigned.
  • Provides backup to Human Resources Assistant.

Typical Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience :

  • Bachelor's degree in human resource management or related field or have an equivalent combination of education and experience in a human resource environment, preferably within local government and in a supervisory capacity.
  • Licenses and / or Certifications :

  • Professional Human Resources certification required (within 18 months of hire) (SPHR, PHR, SHRM-SCP, SHRM-CP, IPMA-SCP or IPMA-CP).
  • Valid driver's license in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
  • Knowledge :

  • Basic knowledge of general principles and practices of human resources administration and of pertinent federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
  • Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft applications to include Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Publisher.
  • Skills :

  • Excellent communication, customer service, organization, time-management, and prioritization skills.
  • Sound professionalism, maturity, credibility, work ethic and dependability.
  • Advanced computer skills.
  • Financial skills sufficient to perform and reconcile basic accounting transactions.
  • Abilities :

  • Ability to maintain accuracy (minimal errors) with strong attention to detail in high-volume work environment.
  • Ability to adhere to strict confidentiality expectations.
  • Ability to work cooperatively with others in a team environment and effectively under pressure during peak workload periods.
  • Ability to work on own initiative without close supervision or guidance and complete assignments as required.
  • Ability to interpret, apply, and minimally explain human resources policies, practices, and procedures.
  • Ability to learn and use specialized systems.
  • Ability to communicate effectively, clearly & concisely, both orally and in writing.
  • Ability to maintain effective working relationships with internal and external customers.
  • Supplemental Information

    Work Environment :

  • Work is primarily performed in an indoor, climate-controlled, pleasant environment.
  • Essential Physical Activities :

  • Crouching, stooping, walking, lifting, grasping, hearing, seeing up close, kneeling, reaching, talking, standing, finger movement, repetitive motions.
  • Typical weight handled : up to 25lbs
  • For benefit information, please click on the link below :

    Salary : $61,936 - $65,000

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