What are the responsibilities and job description for the Human Resources and Workforce Development (HRWD) Generalist position at City of Tallahassee?
The City of Tallahassee is seeking an experienced Human Resources and Workforce Development (HRWD) Generalist to serve as a key resource and point of contact to departments citywide. This is a high-impact role for a seasoned professional who can operate independently, manage competing priorities across multiple departments, and deliver expert guidance across a broad range of workforce matters. Partnering with departments throughout the organization, you'll support hiring managers throughout the recruitment process, assist with onboarding, represent the City at career fairs, and play a central part in attracting and onboarding top-tier talent.
What You'll Do
· Own the relationship as the go-to liaison for your assigned departments, anticipating needs and driving HR and workforce matters forward in coordination with each department's primary contact.
· Drive full-cycle hiring. Lead departments through job postings and onboarding with efficiency, and design and deliver training that sharpens the hiring process.
· Provide confident guidance on the interpretation and application of City policies and HR processes, referring complex matters to the appropriate team as needed.
· Communicate and document with precision.
Minimum Training & Experience
Possession of a bachelor’s degree in human resources, public administration, business administration, or a related field and at least three years of experience in human resources, public administration, business administration, or a related field. (A master’s degree may substitute for one year of the required experience.)
OR
Possession of a high school diploma or GED and at least seven years of experience in human resources, public administration, business administration, or a related field.
Salary Range: From $25.1538 to $68.2567 per hour. Hiring rate generally will not exceed $48.6614 per hour.
Read the full job description at https://www.talgov.com/employment/hr-job-descriptions (search HRWD Generalist).
Apply on or before 11 p.m. on Saturday, June 13, 2026
About the City of Tallahassee
City employees pride themselves on providing exceptional service and doing great things to cultivate a strong, vibrant community. Our mission is to be the national leader in the delivery of public service. Learn more about a career with us at Talgov.com/Jobs.
Our Values
- Honor public trust through ethical behavior
- Provide exceptional citizen service
- Lead with integrity at every level
- Collaborate to reach common goals
- Invest in employee excellence
- Promote equity and celebrate diversity
Examples of our excellent benefits include:
-Pension – Defined Benefit Plan (annual pension = average of last five years’ salary x 2.25% x number of years worked)
-401-K Retirement Plan with 5% Employer Contribution and 50% Employer Match of Balance at Retirement
-Excellent Health Care Coverage
-11 Paid Holidays
-18 Days Personal Leave (increases with tenure to 27 days annually)
-6 Months Catastrophic Leave (after two years tenure)
Veteran's Preference
Certain service members, veterans and spouses of service members and veterans will receive preference and priority, and certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements in employment and are encouraged to apply for the positions being filled. For information on who may be eligible for Veterans' Preference, go to http://floridavets.org/benefits-services/veterans-preference/ or call Human Resources & Workforce Development at (850) 891-8214. IMPORTANT: In order to claim Veterans' Preference, applicants MUST upload a DD-214 (and other documentation, as applicable) with their online application prior to the closing date of the job opening.
Salary : $25 - $68