Human Resources Generalist

Salary : $55,476.66 Annually

Location : Statesboro, GA

Job Type : Full-Time

Department : Human Resources

Opening Date : 01 / 14 / 2025

Closing Date : 2 / 14 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Eastern

FLSA : Exempt

Public Servants Making A Difference!

Whether you are just starting your career or you're an experienced professional, the City of Statesboro offers a variety of career opportunities with its many departments and divisions. As an employee of the City, the work you do will directly benefit the citizens of Statesboro. So why not join our team and make a difference in your community?

Description

The Human Resources Generalist administers core functions to include benefits and leave management for all City employees. The Human Resources Generalist provides initial intake and support to supervisors and employees in several departments.

Examples of Duties

• Administers benefits programs to include health, vision, dental, life, disability, retirement, and deferred compensation;
• Reviews and processes death and disability benefits requests, processes forms and applications for all benefit plans, including short-term and long-term disability;
• Prepares and distributes informational literature and presentations to notify and advise employees of benefit plan details and eligibility requirements;
• Provides and maintains accurate, complete, and secure files of employees relating to benefits administration, PHI (Personal Health Information), payroll deduction elections, beneficiary assignment information, and other benefits related documentation;
• Tracks FMLA, administrative LOAs, STD, and provides reports;
• Ensures federal compliance of FMLA, USERRA, COBRA, and City policy;
• Serves as a liaison for employees with insurance carriers and service providers by verifying coverage, explaining benefits, resolving coverage matters, etc.;
• Plans and coordinates annual Open Enrollment activities;
• Reviews current and terminated employee payroll records to ensure proper deductions are taken for benefits;
• Deletes terminated and transferred employees from benefit listings;
• Coordinates wellness activities to include the fitness center and health and wellness clinic;
• Prepares and submits workers compensation claims to the appropriate insurance carrier;
• Provides backup support in recruiting, drug testing, orientation, and performance management matters for the assigned departments;
• Assists the Director of Human Resources with classification inquiries for the assigned departments;
• Assists the Director of Human Resources with various special projects requiring the compilation of data, research, and statistical analysis;
• Provides recommendations of improvements in processes / procedures and programs to the Director of Human Resources;
• Acts as liaison between injured employees, physicians and insurance carrier; and
• Leads training on various human resources topics.

Minimum Qualifications

Additional Information

The selected candidates must complete the following requirements prior to starting work with the City of Statesboro :

Equal Opportunity Statement

The City of Statesboro is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Statesboro will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with eligible disabilities (unless the disability precludes performance of the essential functions of the position).

The City of Statesboro is a drug-free workplace.

The City of Statesboro participates in E-Verify.

The City of Statesboro offers the following comprehensive benefits package to full-time employees and their families :

Part-time employees who work an average of 30 hours per week over the course of a year, receive benefits on a pro-rated basis.

Salary : $55,477 - $150,000