Human Resources Generalist, City of Greer
Works with Human Resources Director (HRD) to develop and maintain recruitment strategies that include but not limited to schools and professional organizations. Develop relationships with schools for future pipelines of employees as well as formalizing internship programs. Attend job fairs, presentations at schools, and various organizations. Assists with developing programs that promote the City of Greer as an Employer of Choice. Responsible for posting position vacancies and placing ads in appropriate media. Recommend alternative avenues for reaching candidates.
Conducts all of the pre-employment background checks, including credit check, sex offender check, SLED/CIA check, reference checks, and employment and education verification. Also conducts background checks for Parks, Recreation and Tourism (PRT) Volunteers. Reviews with all employees’ overall City training requirements to include but not limited to MASC training, Customer Service, etc. Works with HRD and Department Heads to create training programs for employees for essential training and employee development. Develop and facilitate training for new hires, peer to supervisor, etc.
Responsible for Performance Management to include set up and monitors the annual performance evaluation process. Maintains performance evaluation rating scores for merit increases. Processes Workers’ Comp Claims and maintain files and logs; keeps HRD informed of any potential issues. Acts as the HR representative on the Safety Committee. Assists HRD with safety matters including but not limited to relying information to Department Heads on outcomes of accidents. • Works with Risk Manager to help identify training needs as it pertains to safety.
• Bachelor’s degree in human resource management or a related field. • Three (3) years of experience in HR or a related field; or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. • Excellent organization, oral and written communication skills, and comfort with managing and initiating change with the ability to manage multiple projects is required.
• Knowledge of federal and state labor laws. • Proficient with Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. • Must have a professional, approachable, and pleasant demeanor.
Experience with Paylocity and SHRM or HRCI certification, preferred