HUMAN RESOURCES GENERALIST

POSITION TITLE: HUMAN RESOURCES GENERALIST

POSITION ID NUMBER: 4303

DEPARTMENT: HUMAN RESOURCES

REPORTS TO: DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES

BASE PAY RATE: $22.94 PER HOUR / $47,715.20 ANNUALLY

FLSA STATUS: NON-EXEMPT HOURLY

KEY WORDS : HUMAN RESOURCES, STAFFING SPECIALIST, TALENT ACQUISITION, HR, COORDINATOR, GENERALIST, HRIS, ATS, COUNSELING, ADMINISTRATION, ADMINISTRATIVE, BENEFITS, INSURANCE, COMPENSATION, POLICY, POLICIES

POSITION PROGRESSION BASE PAY RATES :

HUMAN RESOURCES GENERALIST I : $22.94 PER HOUR $47,715.20 YEARLY

HUMAN RESOURCES GENERALIST II : $25.90 PER HOUR $53,872.00 YEARLY

HUMAN RESOURCES GENERALIST, SENIOR: $27.52 PER HOUR $57,241.60 YEARLY

Progression in position occurs over time advancing levels within the position from a Generalist I to II and Senior. The Generalist II level is when the position takes on more independent responsibility of each function and the Senior level is focused more on taking a leader role in the Human Resources division.

JOB SUMMARY: Supports the District’s activities in managing the day-to-day operations of the Human Resources functions including the administration of: HR compliance, talent acquisition, employment processing, health and welfare benefits, and records management.

HR Generalist I primarily focuses on talent acquisition and performs other functions outlined below as secondary functions.

HR Generalist II focuses more heavily on the other functions listed below while still involved with talent acquisition functions.

Incumbents in this position will be held to the District’s Gold Standard for Customer Service.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

+ Assists with updates to job descriptions + Maintains advertisements of all job descriptions and job files, and submits job advertisements for posting + Actively recruits potential top talent candidates for hiring consideration; attends job and career fairs and other similar activities + Screens incoming resumes, ensures completion of applicant behavior assessments, conducts pre-interview telephone screening calls, arranges applicant interviews, and assists in developing questions for interviews. + Participates in the in-person interviews, taking notes, providing HR guidance and participating in the final decision discussion + Arranges, prepares and conducts pre-employment paperwork and meetings with selected applicants, processes background checks, coordinates pre-employment drug screening, sends letters of regret to all applicants not chosen. + Conducts on-boarding of new employees during new employee orientation, including various HR required paperwork: initial sexual harassment, Drug & Alcohol and employee handbook requirements, administers I-9, E-Verify and New Hire State reporting and record keeping. Administers the Department of Transportation (DOT) Drug Testing* program; notifies supervisors of monthly random drug and alcohol testing, makes continuous updates to ensure the accuracy of the participant list.

Prepares and responds to surveys, inquiries for Verification of Employment, Public Record requests and Wage Statements/Verification of Income* and other similar requests.

The preceding is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. The principal duties and responsibilities enumerated are all essential job functions.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

High School plus two to five years of experience - or

Two years of college (Associates Degree) plus two to three years of experience – or

Bachelor’s plus one to three years of experience.

PREFERRED LICENSES OR CERTIFICATIONS:

PHR - Professional in Human Resources Certification, or

SHRM-CP – Society for Human Resources Management Certified Professional Certification

ESSENTIAL COMPETENCIES AND/OR TECHNICAL SKILLS:

OTHER FACTORS:

DRUG TESTING FOR ILLEGAL DRUGS: Employees in this classification will be tested for illegal drugs in accordance with the District's Drug Free Workplace Policy*.

BENEFITS:

Okaloosa Gas Districts offers a competitive benefits package, including:

BCBS Medical 100% employer paid for employee, 92% employer paid for family,

BCBS Dental 100% employer paid for employee or family,

BCBS Vision,

Healthcare Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA),

Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA),

Life insurance 100% employer paid,

Short Term Disability 100% employer paid,

Long Term Disability 100% employer paid,

Accidental Death and Dismemberment 100% employer paid,

AFLAC supplemental insurance,

Air Ambulance insurance,

Pet insurance,

Vacation Leave (48 hours first year, 96 hours second year) accrual based,

Sick Leave (80 hours per year) accrual based

11 Paid Holidays, includes 2 days for Thanksgiving and 2 days for Christmas

401(a) 8% Employer Defined Contribution Retirement, (employer paid, does not require employee contributions)

457(b) Employee Deferred Compensation Retirement Plan

Gym reimbursement up to $50 per month

Health Fair 100% employer paid

Wellness Program w/ incentives

Safety shoe reimbursement up to $150 per year

Uniforms 100% employer paid

Employer Assistance (Counseling) Program

Employee Events - Spring Crawfish Boil, Summer Picnic, Thanksgiving Lunch, Annual Banquet/Holiday Party

and up to $3,500 annual education reimbursement.

If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact 850-729-4700 or careers@okaloosagas.com for assistance.