What are the responsibilities and job description for the Human Resources Generalist position at City of Montgomery, AL?
Salary Information
Compensation plans are based on a multi-step progression system. The pay range reflects the entry level and maximum salary potential in the assigned pay grade.
**A starting salary may be negotiated and will be commensurate with education, training and experience in alignment with pay administration policies and Montgomery Personnel Board Rules & Regulations**
Nature of Work
The fundamental reason this classification exists is to perform professional-level human resources duties in support of the City of Montgomery’s Human Resources department. This position assists in administering various human resources functions, including assisting with employment interviews, employee relations, performance management, training, and policy interpretation. The Human Resources (HR) Generalist serves as a point of contact for city employees and department managers, providing guidance and support to ensure fair, consistent, and legally compliant HR practices. The Human Resources Generalist reports to the Human Resources Director.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, Public Administration, Organizational Management, or a closely related field and three (3) years of professional and administrative experience across multiple human resources functions, including employee relations, performance management, and training; OR high school diploma or G.E.D. and at least eight (8) years of experience in human resources functional areas including Employee Relations, Recruitment and Staffing, Classification, and Compensation. Experience in administering human resources functions, including Employee Relations, Performance Management, and Onboarding, is required. Public sector experience is a plus.
NOTE: Qualifying education, training, and experience that provide the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job will be considered.
Kind of Examination
Complete an online application by visiting Montgomery Personnel Board's Online Employment Center. Paper applications are no longer accepted. Completed applications will be accepted online until 11:59 p.m. on the closing date. If there is no closing date, the announcement may be closed at any time without prior notice.
Additional Information
BENEFITS: Employees are offered a competitive benefits package, which includes health, dental, and life insurance; paid annual and sick leave; paid holidays; and participation in the Retirement Systems of Alabama (RSA) retirement program.
DRUG TEST: Employment may be conditional upon the potential employee passing a pre-employment drug test. (The drug test may require the submission of a sample of hair, finger nails, and/or urine that will verify illegal drug use).
BACKGROUND CHECK: Employment may be conditional upon the potential employee passing a background check. (Candidates will be asked to provide consent prior to the administration of background checks.)