Champaign County
Job Description

Job Title: Human Resource (HR) Generalist
Department: Administrative Services
Reports To: County Administrator
FLSA Status: Exempt
Grade Range: I
Prepared Date: August, 2009

SUMMARY Administers human resources policies and procedures that cover two or more functional areas. Collects and analyzes HR data and then provides recommendations to management.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Monitors workers' compensation claims and works with the County's Third Party Administrator (TPA) in management of claims.

Assists in the development and coordination of performance appraisal programs.

Coordinates and monitors new hire orientation process for county offices.

Assists in administration of recruitment effort for vacant positions including writing and placing advertisements.

Assists in exit interview process.

Maintains compliance with federal and state regulations concerning employment.

Assists in organizational training and development efforts.

Develops and maintains affirmative action program; files EEO report; maintains other records, reports and logs to conform to EEO regulations.

Maintains and coordinates employee recognition programs.

Maintains human resources information system records and compiles reports from database.

Serves as back-up to Insurance Specialist, Payroll Manager, and Salary Administration Administrative Assistant.

Performs other related duties as required and assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES May assign, review and approve the work of a small support staff performing clerical tasks. May be involved in interviewing and training new employees. This job has very limited supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job 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.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE Minimum of a four year degree from an accredited college or university and three to five years of Human Resources experience or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Professional in Human Resources (PHR) certification preferred.

LANGUAGE SKILLS Ability to read, analyze, and interpret periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, public officials, and the general public.

TECHNICAL SKILLS Proficiency in or knowledge of using a variety of computer software applications, especially Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Publisher), experience with Kronos software beneficial; ability to perform mathematical calculations such as proportions and percentages; high level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations and documentation.

REASONING ABILITY Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several variables in standardized situations.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS As required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are respresentative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the primary functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger; handle, or feel; and talk; or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Normal office conditions.The noise level in the work environment is moderate.