Generalist

Job Description

BENEFIT PACKAGE INCLUDES:  Public Employee Retirement System of Idaho-P.E.R.S.I., Medical & Dental Insurance, Vacation & Medical Leave (accrued bi-weekly), Paid Holidays (12), Paid Long Term Disability and Life Insurance, Wellness Program, Family Bonding Leave, and Tuition Reimbursement.

OUR CULTURE:  The City of Twin Falls operates under the Council-Manager form of government, with seven elected city council members providing political leadership and a City Manager overseeing management. Twin Falls is unique in Idaho for adopting this governance model. The city is proud of its commitment to delivering quality services at reasonable costs, emphasizing political stability, financial strength, continuous improvement, and innovative problem-solving. The organizational values prioritize citizens as customers, employees as integral team members, service with integrity, and a collaborative approach to decision-making. The city empowers its employees, encourages appropriate risks for excellence, values teamwork, emphasizes ongoing communication, and believes in consensus for effective decision-making.

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:  Under the general direction of the Human Resources Director, this position is responsible for a diverse array of essential HR functions in compliance with existing department procedures, policies, and federal regulations related to providing employee benefits, compensation, recruitment, and risk management processes to meet organizational needs efficiently. This role demands maintaining confidentiality while providing comprehensive HR support in a dynamic office environment.

Employee Lifecycle Management:

• Maintain accurate employment records related to events such as hiring, termination, transfers, and promotions.
• Conduct new employee orientations and process hiring-related paperwork.

Recruitment and Staffing:

• Perform searches for qualified candidates using various sources, including databases, networking, internet recruiting resources, media advertisements, job fairs, recruiting firms, or employee referrals.
• Review applications, conduct interviews, and perform background checks on job applicants.
• Inform job applicants of details such as duties, responsibilities, compensation, benefits, schedules, working conditions, or promotion opportunities.
• Calculating pay increases for promotions and transfers while considering job responsibilities, market rates, employee performance, and organizational policies.
• Develop and implement effective recruiting strategies to meet current and future staffing needs.

Employee Benefits and Wellness Programs:

• Provide information and support regarding employee benefit programs.
• Coordinate wellness initiatives and promote healthy lifestyle choices among employees.
• Conduct needs assessments or surveys to determine interest in, or satisfaction with, wellness and fitness programs, events, or services.
• Develop marketing campaigns to promote a healthy lifestyle or participation in fitness or wellness programs.

Safety and Risk Management:

• Provide administrative support for the risk management program by evaluating claims, processing the first report of damage or injury, and maintaining records.
• Coordinate with supervisors and employees on return-to-work and light-duty assignments.
• Coordinate the City’s safety program by scheduling city-wide training.
• Provide new-employee health and safety orientations and develop materials for these presentations.