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Job Description
Summary
The HR Generalist is responsible for supporting the daily functions of the Human Resources department, including recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, benefits administration, compliance, and performance management. This role ensures HR policies and procedures are implemented consistently and supports the overall employee experience.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities- Recruitment and Onboarding
- Assist with job postings, candidate screening, and interview coordination.
- Facilitate new hire orientation and onboarding processes.
- Employee Relations
- Serve as a point of contact for employee inquiries and concerns.
- Support conflict resolution and provide guidance on HR policies.
- Serve as a point of contact for employee inquiries and concerns.
- Benefits and Compensation
- Administer employee benefits programs and respond to related questions.
- Assist with payroll coordination and ensure accuracy of employee records.
- Compliance and Policy Administration
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws.
- Maintain and update HR policies and procedures.
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws.
- Performance, Training and Development
- Support performance review processes and employee development initiatives.
- Assist in training coordination and tracking employee progress.
- Support performance review processes and employee development initiatives.
- HR Administration
- Maintain HRIS systems and employee files.
- Prepare reports and metrics for HR leadership.
- Maintain HRIS systems and employee files.
Education and/or Experience- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
- Minimum of 3-5 years of HR experience in a generalist or related role.
- Professional HR certification (IPMA-HR, SHRM-CP, or equivalent) preferred.
- Experience in local government or public sector HR.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations- Strong knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
- Proficiency in HRIS systems and Microsoft Office Suite. Knowledge of ADP, Knowbe4, NeoGov and Canva preferred.
- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
The City of Lancaster offer a complete benefits packeage to full-time employees which includes: health care; paid holidays, vacation time, sick leave, retirement, longevity, tuition reimbersemet and more.
To learn more details, vist our benefits page. - Recruitment and Onboarding
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ABOUT THE COMPANY
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City of Lancaster
Show moreHistorical Overview
The first settlement made in the Lancaster community was in September 1844 by Roderick Rawlins. Mr. Rawlins and other members of his party had secured "headrights" from the Republic of Texas. Read on...
Location
Located in the Southwest portion of Dallas County, the City of Lancaster is approximately 15 minutes south of Dallas and is well situated to access the Dallas/Ft. Worth Metroplex, one of the largest and most diverse in the nation. Read on...
Lancaster offers the perfect blend of open farmland, rolling hills, creeks, and woodlands, with home prices ranging from $160,000 to $600,000. Our community features tree-shaded neighborhoods, an excellent public library, a Senior Life Center, and over 600 acres of parks, including a municipal golf course and the Lancaster Visitors Center and State Auxiliary Museum.
Ideally located for commuting within the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex, Lancaster provides easy access to major highways and is close to DART light rail, Dallas Love Field, and DFW International Airport. The city also boasts a regional airport and an industrial park with rail access. Educational opportunities abound with nearby campuses of Dallas College, Cedar Valley College, and the University of North Texas at Dallas, while the Lancaster Independent School District (LISD), the first district-wide STEM district in Texas, offers award-winning education.
Lancaster features diverse shopping, dining, and recreational opportunities, including a 100-acre Community Park with a recreation center, indoor aquatic facility, fishing pier, and outdoor athletic facilities, as well as the Bear Creek Nature Preserve. With a vibrant mix of amenities and a strong sense of community, Lancaster is the ideal place to live, work, and play!
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