Human Resources Generalist

Job Description:

Human Resources Generalist

Description

Job Summary

Our Mission

Human Resources is a business partner supporting the Mohave County mission to serve the community.

Our Vision

To be acknowledged as innovative Human Resources professionals, EXCEEDING EXPECTATIONS.

Our Values

Value employee talent, Encourage professional growth, Promote fair and impartial business practices, Foster transparency and openness, Maintain ethical principles, and Ensure quality service and meet customer needs

Mohave County is the second-largest county in the state of Arizona and the fifth-largest county in the Country!

Mohave County Human Resources is looking to fill a Generalist position.

Starting salary -> $26.18

Monday - Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm

Holiday and weekends off

Will require traveling

The Human Resources Generalist will support and oversee the following key HR programs:

• Wellness Program: Administering and promoting initiatives aimed at enhancing employee well-being and workplace health.
  
• Healthy Arizona Worksites Program Awards: Managing the application and compliance processes for awards recognizing employer commitment to healthy work environments.
  
• Mohave County Service Award Program: Overseeing the recognition of employees for their years of service and dedication to the county.
  
• Mohave County Workforce Development Training Program: Coordinating professional development opportunities for employees to enhance skills and career growth.
  
• Workforce Development Lunch & Learn Programs: Organizing educational sessions to engage employees in continuous learning opportunities.
  
• HR Department COOP Plan: Assisting in the maintenance and implementation of the department’s Continuity of Operations (COOP) to ensure preparedness for emergencies.
  
• Employee Orientation Program: Managing onboarding processes for new hires, ensuring a smooth transition into the organization.
  
• Monthly Human Resource & Benefits Newsletter: Producing and distributing informational materials to keep employees informed about HR updates and benefits.
  
• Attend job fairs and other recruitment events.
  

Essential Job Functions

An employee in this class series may perform any or all of the following duties and responsibilities, as assigned. An employee may receive special assignments or projects not reflected with this job description.

• Assists employees with questions, complaints, or other requests for help.
• As assigned responds to specific requests for studies, information and professional assistance in human resource management issues and problems.
• Assists in the Human Resource Department management on various administrative and technical matters.
• Assists in employee benefits administration and programs.
• Provides technical assistance to other personnel in implementing new or modified programs/systems.
• Provides advisory and/or consultancy services to staff and management on a range of human resources issues, procedures, and policies consistent with Mohave County Personnel Policies and Procedures, legislation, and guidelines.
• Responds to a wide range of Human Resources related inquiries from management, staff, employees, and the general public, through e-mails, telephone calls, written correspondence and /or face to face contact.
• Plans, organizes, and directs assigned staff activities. Prioritizes daily staff assignments, and workflow. Reviews and evaluates assigned subordinates work in progress and upon completion to ensure compliance with plans, directives, and departmental operating policies and procedures.
• Assists in the implementation of new or modified Human Resources programs including Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS).

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Minimum Qualifications

• Associate's degree from an accredited university or college in human resources, business administration, public administration, industrial relations, or a closely related field.
• Three (3) years of progressive work experience in the Human Resources field.
• Some supervisory or lead experience.
• OR any comparable equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities will be evaluated.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors’ Degree from an accredited university or college in human resource management, business administration, public administration, industrial relations, or a closely related field.
• Certification in the Society of Human Resources Management (SHRM)
• Certification in the International Public Management Association - Human Resources (IPMA-HR)

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Federal and state employment statutes, regulations, and guidelines, including Wage and Hour, Fair Labor Standards Act, Family Medical Leave Act, and other government regulations related to human resource management compliance.
• Public administration, professional associations, and Mohave County Codes of Ethics.
• Human resource management administration.
• Equal employment and affirmative action statutes, regulations, principles, and practices.
• Human behavior, attitudes, and motivation.
• Effective written and oral communication principles and techniques.
• Preparing reports effectively utilizing computer systems and applications, mainframe, and microcomputers, in the performance of work assignments, such as electronic spreadsheets, word processing and graphics.
• Effectively communicating in writing and verbally with a diverse workforce.
• Operating office equipment efficiently and effectively to include computers, calculators, and other office equipment relative to area of assignment.
• Make independent decisions in accordance with established policies and regulations.
• Understand, apply, and comply with federal and state statutes, regulations, Personnel Policies and Procedures, department regulations and professional Codes of Ethics in the performance of responsibilities and assignment.
• Develop and maintain cooperative and harmonious working relationships with colleagues and a diverse workforce.
• Exercise initiative, sound judgment, and work independently or with a team to complete work assignments by established deadlines.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing, with persons of diverse ethnic, educational, and economic backgrounds, employees, and at all levels of management.
• Maintain Mohave County’s and employees’ confidential and private information.
• Maintain objectivity and freedom from bias and to exercise judgment and understanding in all human resource management situations and maintain confidentiality.
• Constantly learn and apply new techniques and to devise new methods and procedures.
• Prepare clear, concise reports and to make oral presentations.
• Manage and perform multiple high priorities under stressful and frustrating conditions and necessary deadlines.

https://resources.mohave.gov/file/HumanResources/Benefits/Benefits%20Overview.pdf

Closing Date/Time: 4/7/2025 5:00 PM Arizona

Salary:

$54,454.40 Annually