HUMAN RESOURCES GENERALIST

This is the first of three levels in the Human Resources series. 
 
Incumbents perform duties essential to Human Resources functions that are technical in nature.  Responsibilities may include explaining policies and procedures; completing unemployment forms; assisting employees in retirement planning; and compiling reports.(The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed.  The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.  Other duties may be assigned.)

• Prepares, processes, reviews, and updates a variety of human resource information including essential employee documentation, unemployment, DOT, and/or related documents.
• Organizes and directs time sensitive routine assignments including random drug testing and EEO reporting.
• Provides interpretation of human resource policies, practices, and work rules for employees, supervisors, and applicants.
• Assists employees with human resource programs and processes including retirement planning.
• Provides high level customer service for all employees, departments, Special Districts, and citizens of Calcasieu Parish.
• Conducts research and analyzes a variety of human resources information and data; prepares related reports.
• Coordinates a variety of employee engagement opportunities including developing employee contests and coordinating fundraising efforts.
• Participates in recruitment of talent through various methods including job fairs.
• Maintains employee files in compliance with applicable legal requirements.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level. 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This position does not require supervisory responsibilities.EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's degree; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.
 
Prefer Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Public Administration or a related field

LICENSING REQUIREMENTS
Valid Driver's License as per State law or requirement.
Professional Human Resources Certification (PHR) preferred.

QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
 
 KNOWLEDGE

• Human resource principles and practices;
• Human resource programs;
• Customer service principles;
• Applicable Federal, State, and local laws, rules, regulations, codes, and/or statutes;
• Analytical methods;
• Research methods;
• Event planning practices;
• Computers and related software applications.

 
SKILLS

• Interpreting and applying policies and procedures;
• Advising employees on human resources programs, plans, and processes;
• Preparing written reports;
• Maintaining and updating records;
• Maintaining confidentiality;
• Using computers and related software applications;
• Analyzing and researching data;
• Planning and facilitating employee events;
• Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 
• Positions in this class typically require: reaching, standing, walking, lifting, fingering, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions. 
• Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.  If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for Sedentary Work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for Light Work.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, and outside weather conditions. 
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

NOTE
The above job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.

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