HR Generalist

We are looking for an HR Generalist to support a broad range of human resources and labor relations activities for our Genesee County Municipality client. This role partners with leaders and employees to address workplace concerns, interpret labor agreements, and promote consistent, compliant people practices. The position also contributes to recruitment, investigations, leave coordination, and workforce programs that help maintain an effective public sector organization.

Responsibilities:

• Advise managers, supervisors, and City leadership on employee relations matters, workplace expectations, and appropriate corrective actions.

• Review labor agreements, personnel policies, and employment regulations to provide clear guidance on procedures and contractual obligations.

• Conduct and support workplace investigations involving misconduct, harassment concerns, and other employee issues, while maintaining thorough records and summarizing findings.

• Assist with grievance administration by preparing documentation, participating in hearings or meetings, and recommending practical resolutions.

• Support hiring activities through posting opportunities, screening credentials, coordinating selection steps, and assisting with background review processes.

• Help maintain job classifications and compensation administration by updating position descriptions, contributing to pay studies, and processing personnel changes that affect wages or status.

• Coordinate employee training initiatives for staff and City officials on human resources and labor relations topics as needed.

• Administer leave and workers’ compensation processes by communicating with employees, department representatives, and external partners to track status and ensure timely follow-up.

• Manage unemployment claims and drug and alcohol testing program activities, including documentation, scheduling, compliance monitoring, and audit support.

• Respond to questions from employees and the public regarding employment opportunities, HR processes, and general personnel matters.

• 3-5 years experience supporting human resources operations with a strong focus on employee relations and day-to-day HR administration.

• 1\+ years working knowledge of labor relations practices, including contract interpretation, grievance handling, and collective bargaining environments.

• Understanding of employment laws, workplace investigations, leave administration, and regulatory compliance requirements.

• Ability to analyze HR data, document findings accurately, and present practical recommendations to leadership.

• Experience assisting with recruitment, onboarding, classification reviews, or compensation-related activities.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with employees, managers, public officials, and external agencies.

• Proficiency with HR information systems and standard office software used for personnel tracking, reporting, and recordkeeping.

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