City of New Bedford Hiring for HR Generalist at New Bedford, Massachusetts Full Time

Performs a variety of complex administrative, technical, and professional work in analyzing and administering personnel, payroll deduction programs, benefits, labor relations, applicant tracking, advertising, onboarding and other components of the personnel process. Essential Function Prepare employee personnel records for approval by Director of Human Resources, including but not limited to step increases, residency verifications, military leave, ADA Reasonable Accommodation requests, and worker’s compensation, etc. Provides front desk support to members of the general public seeking employment with the City, and other City employees seeking Personnel related information or documentation. Serve as contact for City departments regarding applicant tracking, job postings, benefit questions, onboarding, termination, discipline, promotion, and reclassification processing of city employees. Assist in the preparation of invoices for health and life insurance payments for surviving spouses, workers’ compensation, and leaves of absences. Review, record, and notify appropriate parties of all Union Sick Leave Bank approvals; interpret and clarify rules and regulations of the AFSCME Collective Bargaining Agreement. Maintain and update job descriptions, provide assistance to departments on reclassification inquires or requests. Renew, distribute, track and record all City policies and programs to comply with City Code, State, and Federal laws. Education and Experience two years of college-level coursework or an Associate’s degree in Business Management, Public Administration, Human Resources, or a closely related subject. Three years of administrative, professional, or Human Resources work or experience in a closely related field.