HR Generalist

Job Description:

HR Generalist

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

Salary:

$68,972.02 Annually