Emery HR Hiring for HR Generalist at Hamtramck, MI Full Time

The City of Hamtramck has an opening for a full-time Human Resources Generalist.

Job Description Summary: Under the general direction of the City Manager, performs all HR activities for all City employees including hiring, discipline and termination of all exempt and non-exempt City employees, benefit administration, and union contract administration. A successful candidate will be self-directed, teamoriented and interested in being a critical part of the team. The office is located in City Hall at 3401 Evaline Street, Hamtramck, MI 48212.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Recruitment Coordination – job postings, review applications, submit potential candidates to supervisor for review, schedule and participate in interviews, extend offer to candidate, coordinate and review pre-employment process such as background checks and drug screens for all exempt and non-exempt positions
• Employee/Labor Relations – Be first line of contact for employees, supervisors and managers with questions regarding any HR matters, i.e., policies, procedures, benefit questions, payroll questions, disciplines, promotions, layoffs, terminations, administration of 4 collective bargaining agreements and any other issues that may arise
• Payroll – assist with processing biweekly payroll by entering new hires, terminations, acquire any missing information, maintain payroll files, process all payroll information including pay rate changes, direct deposit, garnishments, employment verifications, etc.
• Benefit administration – complete benefit enrollment forms in a timely manner; process third party vendor invoices making sure invoices are correct and paid on time; answer any employee and retiree questions regarding medical, dental, prescription, disability, life insurance, FMLA, medical leave, and pension plans, etc., for all active employees and retirees; administer open enrollment for active and retiree population; administer pension plans and reporting for active employees and retirees
• Ensure compliance with all State and Federal employment laws, collective bargaining agreements and company policies.
• Maintain all HR records – both in hard copy and electronic, as needed
• Ensure accurate and timely HR data in HR/payroll system
• Performs other related duties as required.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Working knowledge and proven ability in BS&A HR, Payroll & Timesheets modules
• Working knowledge and proven ability in MERS pension reporting
• Strong analytical, problem identification, solution development and organizational skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; ability to prepare written correspondence and reports
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, supervisors, officials, other agencies and the general public
• Knowledge and experience with labor relations; union and non-union, part-time and exempt positions etc.

Education and Experience:

• A Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in Business Administration, Human Resources, Labor Relations or related field and/or three (3) to five (5) years of experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.

Pay Rate & Benefits:

• DOQ
• Standard benefit package available including medical, dental, and vision
• Paid time off

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55,000.00 – $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Hamtramck, MI: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Leadership: 3 years (Preferred)

Work Location: One location