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Job Description
Summary
The Human Resources Generalist supports core Human Resources functions for the City, with responsibilities spanning payroll and benefits administration, recruitment and onboarding, employee relations, compliance, and risk-related HR processes.
This position is designed to provide operational support across multiple HR functions, with an emphasis on one or more functional areas based on the candidate’s experience and departmental needs.
The ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience in either payroll and benefits administration or recruitment and risk management, with the ability and willingness to support broader HR operations as needed. This role requires a high level of confidentiality, independent judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced municipal environment.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Duties May Include (but are not limited to):
Payroll, Benefits & Leave Administration- Bi-weekly payroll processing and reporting
- Benefits administration, billing, reconciliation, and employee support
- Leave of absence coordination (FMLA, discretionary leaves)
- Workers’ compensation and ACA coordination
Recruitment, Onboarding & Employee Relations- Recruitment support, screening, interview coordination
- New hire onboarding and orientation
- Employee relations support and policy guidance
- Performance review and training coordination
Compliance, Records & HR Operations- HRIS management and records retention
- Policy research and implementation
- Compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws
- HR reporting, audits, and special projects
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.
Closing Date/Time: 1/30/2026 11:59 PM Central - Bi-weekly payroll processing and reporting
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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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