HRGeneralist

The Human Resources Generalist will run the daily functions of the Human Resources (HRD) department including hiring and interviewing staff, managing on-and off-boarding, supporting employee relations investigations, administering benefits and leave, and enforcing County policies and practices. ### ESSENTIAL TASKS The tasks listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional tasks related to the type of work of the class as necessary. * Primary contact for assigned departments. * Conducts or acquires background checks and employee eligibility verifications. * Implements new hire orientation and employee recognition programs. * Performs routine tasks required to administer and execute human resource programs including but not limited to compensation, benefits, and leave; disciplinary matters; disputes and investigations; performance and talent management; productivity, recognition, and morale; occupational health and safety; and training and development. * Handles employment-related inquiries from applicants, employees, and supervisors, referring complex and/or sensitive matters to the appropriate staff. * Attends and participates in employee disciplinary meetings, terminations, and investigations. * Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance. * Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law. * Provide personnel policy and procedure guidance to employees and management. * Maintain up-to-date knowledge of federal and state employment law and compliance requirements. * Coordinate open enrollments, changes, and training for employee benefits programs. * Respond to human resources-related inquiries. * Assist with payroll processing. * Create and distribute internal communicati