Athens Clarke County Human Resources Department

HUMAN RESOURCES GENERALIST

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Department / Division: HUMAN RESOURCES Compensation & Benefits / Employment / Safety & Risk
Administrator
FLSA STATUS: Exempt - Administrative
CLASSIFICATION: Personnel System
PAY GRADE: 18

Purpose of Job

The purpose of this job is to plan, organize and implement government wide human resources programs.  Incumbents may be assigned to a division within the human resources department including: compensation, employment and safety and risk.  Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, researching, analyzing, coordinating and administering human resources initiatives within the assigned division.  Typical

Essential Duties and Responsibilities


The following duties are normal for this job.  These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive.  Other duties may be required and assigned.

Plans, monitors, and oversees the activities within the assigned division.  Provides professional staff support to departments, which includes interpreting laws, rules, regulations, and policies related to human resources programs and makes recommendations for policy and procedural changes.  Assists in developing and implementing departmental budget, goals and objectives implements and maintains assigned program area procedures evaluates effectiveness of programs, including researching, analyzing, and recommending policy or program changes.  Participates in problem solving, conflict resolution, team building, and planning sessions.  Prepares and maintains a variety of correspondence which may include: public notices, files, records, announcements, communication materials andor other related information for assigned division.  Responds to requests for information from employees andor the general public over the phone, in person, and via e-mail regarding a variety of Human Resources procedures, programs, job opportunities, andor other related information.  Researches, compiles, and analyzes a variety of data and information and prepares related reports.  Performs other duties as assigned. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

when assigned to Compensation within the Compensation Benefits Division Develops, prepares and administers the annual personal services budget prepares and maintains budget related documents, information and correspondence monitors budget expenditures for compliance with ACC fiscal policies calculates performance increases based on performance evaluation results.  Completes, conducts and participates in salary surveys assists with analysis and recommendations to support market findings prepares reports to support salary and classification recommendations.  Prepares, presents and justifies job evaluation analysis, reorganizations, and reclassifications periodically reviews and updates job descriptions for assigned departments and divisions within the Unified Government to ensure that they accurately depict the duties and responsibilities of each position.  Monitors all fringe benefits costs and annual contributions recommends necessary funding levels and budget transfers.  Assists in conducting training on the performance management program, budget requirements and other compensation related programs.  Maintains position control system. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

when assigned to Benefits within the Compensation Benefits Division Administers the self-insured health insurance programs including evaluating and analyzing the programs and contracts, instructing, counseling, educating and assisting employees and new hires regarding use, problems, changes and enrollments.  Ensures compliance with contract provisions and federal regulations.  Evaluates, analyzes, reviews and audits all aspects of employee benefits programs such as self-insured health insurance, pension, short and long term disability, and life insurance assures the programs remain cost- effective while meeting the needs of the employee population and management.  Audits and reviews monthly insurance premium billingspayments.  Accurately calculates weekly benefit payments, monitors compliance with policies and regulations and interprets and makes recommendations for changes to policies, plans and programs.  Manages family and medical leave including counseling, interpreting policy, processing applications and ensuring and monitoring compliance with policy.  Responsible for the administration of COBRA, FMLA, HIPAA and other relevant Federal Labor Laws.  Designs, develops, and conducts new employee orientation. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

when assigned to Wellness within the Compensation Benefits Division Coordinates the Athens-Clarke County wellness program, maintains database of information for all wellness participants, calculates and tracks wellness points and ensures participants are properly awarded wellness points and identifies those employees that are eligible for insurance premium discounts.  Monitors and identifies program growth and development to include: monitoring individual and department participation levels, creating interest in the program and ensuring program information is distributed and explained by meeting with individuals and departments, encouraging employee health and fitness, promoting program activities and recruiting employees to join the wellness program.  Monitors the fitness center functions including: enforcement of fitness center rules and regulations, development of personal fitness and exercise training programs, instructs participants on proper use of the exercise equipment, implements individualized health awareness initiatives and nutritional programs.  Assists in developing and planning activities held at the fitness center and other activities associated with health and wellness for ACC employees and retirees.  Acts as the liaison between subcontractors and ACC government to facilitate activities of the Wellness Program, ensures subcontractors provide necessary services for participants involvement and success.  Assists in developing and implementing departmental budget, goals and objectives implements and maintains assigned program area procedures evaluates effectiveness of programs, including researching, analyzing, and recommending policy or program changes.  Supervises assigned staff members to include: scheduling, problem solving, conflict resolution, team building, and planning sessions. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

when assigned to Employment Division Conducts the full scope of recruitment for vacant positions to include: advertising, screening, interviewing and pre-employment testing and scheduling conditional offer testing.  Maintains and updates the human resources web page.  Develops and reviews vacancy notices, supplemental questionnaires and interview questions.  Obtains reference checks, motor vehicle records, and criminal histories of prospective employees.  Coordinates and processes new employee documentation related to employment.  Participates in job fairs and community service functions.  Conducts exit interviews with employees separating employment with the Unified Government.  Processes unemployment claims prepares and presents rebuttal to Department of Labor (DOL) representative attends DOL hearings as witness for the Unified Government.  Develops and conducts summer orientation program and employment programs, i.e.  resume writing, interviewing skills, dress for success, career opportunities, for universities, colleges, technical schools, and community organizations. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

when assigned to Safety Risk Manages self-insured administration of workers compensation program, consults with physicians, other health professionals, attorneys, State Board, SITF reps on medicalworkers compensation issues, processes claims, initiates investigations, coordinates medical treatment, specialty involvement, and work status with departments.  Responsible for claims data entry into Risk Manager Software to include description of injury accident, proper coding of claim, setting of reserves, running reports, running of checking transactions to include check register.  Analyzes claims data and prepares statistical analysis.  Conducts safety and loss prevention audits and inspections of departments.  Coordinates and conducts safety and health training programs for employees including: basic first-aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), defensive driving and high risk situations.  Coordinates alcoholdrug tests for employees for all workers compensation injuries and vehicle accidents.  Assesses potential hazardous work practices, locations, and makes recommendations to management.  Advises supervisors and managers on medical and hazardous situations.  Remains accessible and on-call twenty-four hours a dayseven days a week on a rotational basis.  Ability to obtain appropriate state claims licenses or set for exam within first twelve months. 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of the principles, practices and procedures of Human Resources Management and the operations and functions of the Department as they pertain to the performance of duties relating to the position of Human Resources Generalist.  Knowledge of human resources management, practices, policies and procedures as necessary in the completion of daily responsibilities.  Knowledge of all applicable laws, ordinances, policies and procedures as necessary in the completion of daily responsibilities.  Knowledge of all applicable laws, ordinances, policies, standards, and regulations pertaining to the specific duties and responsibilities of the job.  Knowledge of the terminology used within the department.  Knowledge of modern office procedures as required in the performance of duties.  Knowledge of and proficiency with the use of computers, current department software programs used for word processing, spreadsheets, graphics, and various human resources related activities.  Knowledge of established organizational, administrative, and human relations techniques.  Knowledge of statistical and related mathematical analysis.  Knowledge of interviewing and investigating procedures related to risk management.  Knowledge of legal and medical terminology.  Knowledge of claims adjusting practices.  Ability to keep abreast of any changes in policy, methods, operations, budgetary, and equipment needs as they pertain to departmental and personnel operations and activities.  Ability to comprehend, interpret, and apply regulations, procedures and related information.  Ability to communicate and interact with management, employees, staff members, applicants, members of the public and all other groups involved in the activities of the Unified Government and Human Resources Management as they relate to the Department.  Ability to compile, organize, prepare and maintain an assortment of records, reports, and information in an effective manner and according to departmental and or governmental regulations.  Ability to use independent judgment and discretion in handling emergency situations, determining and deciding upon procedures to be implemented, maintaining standards, and resolving problems.  Ability to handle the required mathematical, primarily statistical, calculations.  Ability to utilize and understand computer applications and techniques as necessary in the completion of daily assignments.  Ability to plan, organize andor prioritize daily assignments and work activities. 



Minimum Training and Experience Required to Perform Essential Job Functions

Bachelors degree in Human Resources Management, BusinessPublic Administration, Risk Management or related discipline with two years of human resources, personnel administration, risk assessment, insurance, accounting, financial management or related experience required or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

for the position.  Must possess or have the ability to acquire Notary Public status.  Must possess a valid drivers license. 

(ADA) MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS OR STANDARDS REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS



PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must be physically able to operate a variety of machinery and equipment including a computer, copier, calculator, facsimile machine, etc.  Must be able to use body members to work, move or carry objects or materials.  Must be able to exert up to twenty pounds of force occasionally, andor up to ten pounds of force frequently.  Physical demand requirements are at levels requiring stooping, kneeling, crouching and crawling in sedentary to light work. 

DATA CONCEPTION:

Requires the ability to compare andor judge the readily observable functional, structural, or compositional characteristics (whether similar to or divergent from obvious standards) of data, people, or things. 

INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION:

Requires the ability to speak andor signal people or groups of people to convey or exchange information.  Includes receiving assignments andor directions from supervisors. 

LANGUAGE ABILITY:

Requires the ability to read a variety of reports, laws, regulations, manuals and informational documentation, directions, instructions, and methods and procedures.  Requires the ability to prepare correspondence using prescribed formats and conforming to all rules of punctuation, grammar, diction, and style.  Requires the ability to speak to people with poise, voice control, and confidence. 

INTELLIGENCE:

Requires the ability to learn and understand complex principles and techniques to acquire and be able to expound on knowledge of topics related to primary occupation and to make independent judgment in the absence of management. 

VERBAL APTITUDE:

Requires the ability to record and deliver information, to explain procedures, and to follow oral and written instructions.  Must be able to communicate effectively and efficiently in a variety of administrative languages including human resources and legal terminology. 

NUMERICAL APTITUDE:

Requires the ability to utilize mathematical formulas add and subtract totals multiply and divide utilize and determine percentages.  FORMSPATIAL APTITUDE: Requires the ability to inspect items for proper length, width, and shape, visually with office equipment. 

MOTOR COORDINATION:

Requires the ability to coordinate hands and eyes in using office equipment. 

MANUAL DEXTERITY:

Requires the ability to handle a variety of items such as a computer, typewriter, copier, audio, video and various camera equipment, etc.  Must have the ability to use one hand for twisting or turning motion while coordinating other hand with different activities.  Must have minimal levels of eyehandfoot coordination. 

COLOR DISCRIMINATION:

May require the ability to differentiate between colors and shades of color.  INTERPERSONAL DISCRIMINATION: Requires the ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions.  Must be adaptable to performing under minimum stress when confronted with an emergency. 

PHYSICAL COMMUNICATION:

Requires the ability to talk andor hear: (Talking - expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken words).  (Hearing - perceiving nature of sounds by ear).  Must be able to communicate via telephone. 
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