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CITY OF EDINA
HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT
HR GENERALIST
 

The City of Edina is accepting applications for the exempt position of HR Generalist. The HR Generalist is responsible for managing the City’s recruitment, employee relations and safety programs.

Essential Functions of the Position:
• Develops recruitment and selection strategies for positions; directs the hiring process for full-time and regular part-time positions; conducts recruitment of exempt positions; develops standards and procedures for recruitment and selection of casual and seasonal positions; develops on-boarding procedures and training for new employees.
• Manages projects focused on organizational strategies to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of practices and processes; facilitates training sessions to coach and develop others; collaborates with divisions and departments to streamline systems.
• Provides consultation to managers and supervisors regarding employee relations and performance management communications and strategies; manages annual performance review process; provides training to employees on employment policies, provides training to managers on employment law and HR procedures; assists with union negotiations and grievance procedures.
• Manages safety and wellness programs; provide direction to safety and wellness committees; ensures compliance with mandated safety training; develops wellness and safety programs to meet strategic goals of the City; develops procedures for managing employee leaves of absence and light duty.
• Leads special projects related to human resources initiatives, including software and technology implementation, process improvements, internal training programs, internship program, on-boarding process, exit interview process, etc.
• Researches, develops and makes recommendations regarding employment policies based on best practices.
• Assists HR Director with design of compensation and benefit strategies.
• Manages Human Resources Department in absence of HR Director.

Minimum Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Industrial Relations, Organization Development, Public Administration, Business Administration, Psychology or related field.
• Five years progressively responsible experience in human resources, including staffing, performance management, employee relations and project management.
• Knowledge of employment laws and human resources best practices, including staffing, employee relations, performance management, compensation, benefits and training.
• Excellent customer service skills, including demonstrated ability to build positive relationships with employees and managers.
• Strong research, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to maintain highest confidentiality when dealing with sensitive or private information.

Desirable Qualifications:
• Human Resources experience in a municipal or government setting.
• Experience designing and delivering training programs.
• Experience managing safety programs.
• Knowledge of federal, state and local laws related to government employment.
• PHR and SPHR certification.
• Experience managing staff, including setting goals, providing feedback and evaluating performance.

Supervision of Others:
• Provides work direction to HR Representatives.

Salary Range: $59,261 - $79,015 per year

Application Deadline: 4:30 p.m. Feb. 17, 2012