City of Takoma Park Looking for Human Resources Generalist at Takoma Park, MD  Full Time

The City of Takoma Park is seeking an experienced Human Resources Generalist to provide day to day operations of assigned HR functions, programs, and activities supporting over 200 full- and part-time employees.This is a highly demanding position within a small department. The incumbent will use their expertise to work in many functional areas of Human Resources, including but not limited to all stages of benefits administration, recruitment, compliance, file and data maintenance, and performance management.This is a great opportunity for those who enjoy a career in all facets of HR.This position is not subject to membership in the AFSCME union.

Typical Duties:

• Administeringemployee benefits, including employee enrollment, termination and changes; providinginformation to employees; submittingdisability claims; and executingopen enrollment sessions;
• Executing and overseeing employee recruitment programs, reviewing and classifying new and/or existing vacant positions, making referrals to hiring managers, and participating in interviews and job fairs;
• Administering full recruitment cycle activities including recruiting, on-boarding, termination, leave management and employee performance/development.
• Participatingand assistingwith developing department goals, objectives and systems; assistingin evaluation of reports, decisions and results of department in relation to established goals. Recommendingnew approaches, policies and procedures to continually improve efficiency of the department and services performed;
• Serving as primary point of contact for HR technical support for HRIS software.
• Administeringthe City’s performance management processes, including tracking the status of performance evaluations, following up with supervisors as necessary, running reports, and analyzing performance data;
• Administeringcompliance with the Family Medical Leave Act; processingpaperwork, trackingleave, sendingnotifications, and ensuringcompliance with regulations;
• Conducting new hire orientation; enrolling new hires in benefits programs; notifying departments of hires and terminations, and preparing new employee records;
• Partneringwith the Finance department to support payroll processing and audits;
• Helpingensure that personnel files are maintained in good order and in compliance with federal, state and local laws; maintainingthe employee database and employee records, including those related to new hires, terminations, and salary or status changes; trackingdata in spreadsheets;
• Maintaining compliance with FLSA, HIPAA, ACA, and other state and local employment laws;
• Overseeing the scheduling, assignments, and daily workflow of HR Coordinators;
• Reviewing, tracking, and documenting compliance with mandatory and non-mandatory training, continuing education, and work assessments, including safety training and anti-harassment training.
• Attending and participating in employee disciplinary meetings, terminations, and investigations
• Performingother duties as assigned.
  

Minimum Qualifications:

• Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with the completion of a baccalaureate degree in Human Resources or other relevant field;
• Three to four years of progressively responsible Human Resources experience; or,
• Any combination of education, training and experience which provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required to be Successful

• High level organizational skills;
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills;
• Ability to provide sound recommendations to employees and management;
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Preferred Candidates May Possess the Following:

• PHR or SHRM-CP Certification;
• Minimum of two-three years of experience as an HR Generalist;
• Direct experience in recruitment and retention, benefits administration, and training and development.

The hourly wage for this position is expected to be between $30.83 and $38.54 and will be offered at a level consistent with the experience and qualifications of the candidate.We offer a highly competitive benefits package, including 100% paid premiums of medical, dental, and vision insurance for employee only coverage, and 80% paid premiums for dependents.

The City of Takoma Park is a small jurisdiction in Montgomery County, Maryland bordering the District of Columbia and Prince George’s County. Inhabited by a diverse and politically active population of 17,000 residents, Takoma Park is known for its progressive policies, historic tree-lined neighborhoods, and independent businesses. We are proud to be a workforce of almost 200 full-time and part-time employees that are as diverse as the community we serve. We strive to maintain excellent customer service and responsiveness to our residents and everyone we work with. It is with this in mind that we seek to improve by championing quality and efficiency through a dedicated workforce and cooperative spirit.

The City of Takoma Park is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We strive to be a diverse workforce that is representative of the residents we serve and the area in which we live. We are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment where employees of diverse backgrounds can thrive and make a positive impact in the services we provide.