$23.24 - $27.31, depending on qualifications: Full-Time + employer-paid benefits package (medical, dental, vision, life, paid time off, retirement)
Job Title: Human Resources Generalist
Department: Human Resources
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Grade: 106
SUMMARY: The Human Resources (HR) Generalist performs professional-level HR work - independently managing and executing day-to-day HR operations across various departments, including benefits and compensation administration, employee relations & compliance, payroll processing, onboarding and offboarding, performance management, HRIS accuracy, recruitment & workforce planning, and employee recordkeeping. This position ensures legal compliance, maintains accurate data systems, and contributes to the development and implementation of HR policies and procedures.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The following are not to be construed as an exclusive or all-inclusive listing of skills and abilities required to perform the job. Management may delegate other responsibilities as required.
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Demonstrates commitment to Team Destin and our mission, vision, values, and goals, and represents the city in a professional, dignified manner at all times, both in actions and appearance.
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Demonstrates competent knowledge of all applicable policies, codes, ordinances, regulations, and statutes.
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Assists HR Director with organizational training and development.
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Manage full-cycle onboarding processes to include pre-boarding, orientation, post-orientation, and probationary period management.
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Manage full-cycle recruitment processes, from requisition to hire.
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Develop and update payroll & timekeeping SOPs to support continuity and compliance.
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Assists HR Director with the preparation of the annual budget.
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Tracks all Human Resources key metrics
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Participates in the planning and execution of employee events and team building.
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Ensures completion of all pre-employment reference checks for all new hires.
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Maintains accurate HRIS records, job postings, and all other related HR public communication.
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Provides current and prospective employees with information about policies, job duties, working conditions, wages, opportunities for promotion, and employee benefits.
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Administers and maintains all talent and performance management processes.
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Manage all payroll-related personnel and benefits changes.
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Leads the development, coordination, and administration of City-wide employee wellness initiatives, serving as the central resource for wellness, programs, education, and employee engagement efforts.
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Analyzes training needs to design employee development, language training, and health and safety programs.
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Makes appointments, answers inquiries, and regularly interacts with internal and external customers
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Reconciles all benefits billing invoices.
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Organizational focal point for UKG systems, including TLM, HR, and Recruitment modules.
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Prepares purchase requests and maintains inventory of all HR-related office supplies.
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Maintains all HR files and assists with records retention and disposition.
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Build effective working relationships with partners, city leaders, and other city staff.
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Stay up to date on changes in HR regulations and requirements.
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Utilizes creativity and expertise to come up with improvements to current policies and practices.
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Performs other related duties as assigned.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Supervision of other city employees is not required of this position.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field required. Additional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree. 1-3 years of HR Generalist-level experience or equivalent professional background required. Experience with UKG (Kronos) preferred.
Licenses or Certifications:
Valid driver’s license required.
PHR, SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) certification preferred.
Special Requirements:
None.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
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Knowledge of departmental policies, procedures, and practices.
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Knowledge of public sector HR policies, classification systems, and labor contracts.
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Knowledge of HR best practices across day-to-day HR operations.
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Skill in the use of small office equipment, including copy machines or multi-line telephone systems.
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Skill in using computers for data entry.
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Skill in using computers for word processing and/or accounting purposes.
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Skill in listening actively to understand employee and manager concerns, grievances, and needs.
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Skill in creating clear policies, reports, job descriptions, and correspondence.
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Ability to produce reports with proper format, punctuation, spelling, and grammar, using all parts of speech.
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Ability to learn and understand subject matter principles and techniques.
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Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
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Ability to maintain confidentiality when handling highly sensitive employee and organizational information.
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Ability to exercise independent judgment & make informed decisions based on policy, law, & best practices in the absence of direct supervision.
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Ability to acquire knowledge of topics related to primary occupation.
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Ability to utilize mathematical formulas; add and subtract, multiply and divide totals; determine percentages
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Ability to interact with people (staff, supervisors, general public, and elected officials) beyond giving and receiving instructions to include tactfully mediating conflicts and achieving positive results.
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Ability to perform under maximum stress when confronted with short deadlines, heavy workloads, conflicting interests, and high customer demand.
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Ability to communicate and organize effectively.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those required of an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Must be physically able to operate a variety of essential job-related machines and office equipment. Must be able to move or carry essential job-related objects or materials.
CAREER DEVELOPMENT:
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Continuing Education (seminars, job-related coursework at post-secondary institutions, continuing education credits/CEUs)
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Training (Either as participant or trainer)
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Involvement in relevant professional or technical associations
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Volunteering to take responsibility for special projects, cross-training
The City has the right to revise this description at any time. This
description does not represent in any way a contract of employment.
Background check required.
