Senior Human Resources Generalist - Sheriff's Office

Job Summary
Join our dedicated team as a Senior Human Resources Generalist within the Sheriff's Office, where you will lead strategic HR initiatives, foster a positive workplace culture, and ensure compliance with employment laws and regulations. Serving as a key liaison between the County HR Office and the Sheriff’s Office, this position ensures adherence to county policies, state and federal employment laws, and Sheriff’s Department-specific policies and regulations. The Senior HR Generalist provides comprehensive support in employee relations and investigations, recruitment and retention, benefits administration, payroll, and personnel documentation while maintaining confidentiality and efficiency to support the agency’s mission of public safety and service excellence. You will serve as a key partner to senior leadership, driving HR strategies that enhance workforce effectiveness, promote employee engagement, and ensure operational efficiency.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary HR contact for the Sheriff’s Department, including deputies, corrections staff, and administrative employees.
• Coordinate recruitment, background checks, written offers, post offer testing, and onboarding for new hires in compliance with County and Sheriff’s Office standards.
• Provide guidance on benefits and time off policies.
• Coordinates and works closely with supervisors and HR staff to resolve discrepancies and ensure accurate and timely processing of payroll.
• Maintain accurate and confidential personnel files.
• Assist command staff with performance management, corrective actions, Officer Bill of Rights, and documentation following County HR and Sheriff’s Office policies.
• Serve as a liaison with County HR for payroll changes, benefits enrollment, FMLA, workers’ compensation, and leave management.
• Coordinate and conduct workers’ compensation post-accident investigations, ensure timely reporting, and assist with return-to-work procedures in collaboration with the County HR Office and insurance providers.
• Coordinate and manage return-to-work procedures for non-work-related medical incidents, including fitness-for-duty evaluations, medical release documentation, and communication with supervisors and HR to ensure compliance with County policies.
• Assist with updating job descriptions and assist in classification reviews or salary analyses.
• Conduct employee relations investigations utilizing strong analytical and investigative skills to gather and assess facts objectively, ensure confidentiality throughout the process, and document findings in a fair, consistent, and legally compliant manner.
• Provide guidance on HR policies, employment laws, and county procedures.
• Prepare and maintain reports related to personnel actions, training, and compliance audits.
• Assist with special projects and departmental initiatives as assigned by the Sheriff or HR Director.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Working knowledge of employment law, FMLA, FLSA, ADA, and EEOC regulations.
• Understanding of law enforcement structures, chain of command, and public safety practices.
• Demonstrates strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to convey information clearly, professionally, and effectively to diverse audiences, including staff, supervisors, and external partners.
• Strong interpersonal skills; ability to work with multiple levels of staff in sensitive situations.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle complex or emotionally charged personnel issues.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, HRIS systems, and law enforcement records management systems (preferred).
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities in a high-stakes environment.
• Ability to interpret policies and make sound HR recommendations.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field required.
• Minimum three (3) years of HR generalist or related experience.
• Background check required.

Working Conditions

• Work is performed primarily in an office setting within the Sheriff’s department facilities.
• May involve exposure to confidential and sensitive information related to law enforcement operations, investigations, and personnel matters.
• Regular work hours with occasional evening or weekend requirements during emergencies, recruitment events, or training sessions.

Physical Requirement

• Ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods.
• Ability to lift files and materials up to 25 pounds.
• Sufficient hearing and vision to safely perform the essential functions.

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Direct HR : 5 years (Required)

Work Location: In person