Human Resources Generalist

Description :

Title:              Human Resources Generalist – Requisition #2023-31

Department:  Office of Human Resources, 206 Central Street

Status:            FLSA Non-Exempt, 40 hours per week, non-union position

Salary:            Grade 4, FY23 range $2,681.18 - $3,467.84/ bi-weekly

General Summary: The purpose of this position is to perform highly responsible administrative and professional work of a complex, difficult and confidential nature for the Town of Norwood Human Resources Department. This position supports major functions of the Human Resources Department with state, federal, and local personnel laws and regulations, recruitment, employee relations, systems administration, and any other task as determined by the Director. The HR Generalist will be exposed to all aspects of the Human Resources Department, but may be assigned to specific functional areas of the organization or department, as determined by the Director of Human Resources. This position requires a high level of professionalism, confidentiality and superior customer service skills. All other work as assigned and directed.

Essential Job Functions:*

• Performs a combination of administrative, professional and analytical work of a responsible nature. Serves as the initial contact for the Human Resources Department.
• Assigned to the following functional area of the Human Resources Department: recruitment, training, policy management and education, compliance and implementation, employment compliance and auditing, and may be assigned to manage all personnel functions of a specific department or departments within the Town. Prepares periodic reports and analysis of personnel data, such as salary, benefits, budgetary costs related to personnel and training, collective bargaining research and cost analysis, compliance and auditing, etc.
• Coordinates the hiring process in accordance with the Town’s policy and any applicable regulation or contract requirement, including recruitment and hiring activities.
• Prepares and copies orientation materials for new employee orientation. Participates in new employee orientation with Human Resources staff.
• Assists with the maintenance and administration of the audits and the Training Program.
• Maintains the Town departmental organization charts and provides staff support to the Personnel Board when directed by the Human Resources Director.
• Will be cross trained in all aspects of the Human Resources Department in order to assist in the maintenance of continuous service.
• May be required to attend special meetings and work on special projects; performs similar or related work as required and directed.
  
  

Minimum Requirements:*

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration or Human Resources, or related area. Certification with the Society for Human Resources Management is highly desirable
• Three to five years of experience in human resources or related field, municipal experience desirable; or any equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience with MUNIS strongly preferred.
• Requires strong interpersonal and communication skills. Must be able to maintain high level confidentiality and professionalism.

*This posting is not meant to be inclusive of all job duties or qualification requirements. Complete job description is available by emailing the contact below.

Contact :

Interested candidates, meeting the qualifications and expectations as noted above, should submit a cover letter and resume to the email address listed below no later than Friday, May 26, 2023. 

Please reference Requisition #2023-31 on all materials.

Deadline for Applying : May 26, 2023