Human Resource Generalist II (Recruiter)

Full Job Description

This is not a Civil Service Position. DWSD employees are subject to provisions of Court Orders entered in United States District Court, Eastern District of Michigan, Southern Division, Case No. 77-71100 with regard to certain terms and conditions of employment. DWSD does not honor reversion rights for internal candidates.

Applicants for open positions at the Detroit Water and Sewerage Department must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. The Detroit Water and Sewerage Department is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

SUMMARY:

The Human Resources Generalist provides Human Resources support to all employee levels of organization; facilitates labor relations, makes recommendations on disciplinary actions; instructs on best Human Resources practices;collaboratesonorganizationalprojects,developsandmonitorspoliciesandstaffcompliance.Workis performedinateamenvironmentunderthedirectionoftheHRDirectororteammembersperforminginalead role.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Track progress of Human Resource activities including but not limited to grievances, employee attendance, FMLA, seniority, and related personnel information.Coordinate and manage the recruitment and selection process through needs analysis, projections, recommendations and close communication with management.

Conduct New Employee Orientation sessions, Ensure compliance with department policy, federal and state workplacelaws,regulations,guidelines,workrulesandcollectivebargainingagreements.Instructandtrainstaff on including but not limited to policies, procedures and best practices for provision of HR services.

Prepare comprehensive reports; provide input and correspondence for the department's performance evaluation programs.Follow security and safety policies and procedures in carrying out work duties.

A valid Michigan Driver’s License and the ability to drive a motor vehicle.Provide on the job training as required.

Related Job Functions:

Research,assemble,anddisseminateHRrelatedmaterialsanddocumentationasrequired.Contactappropriate parties to elicit information for projects, investigations, discrepancies or operational support.

Support any and all DWSD operations. Develop and recommend changes in general administrative policies. Address complaints and inquiries of an administrative nature.

Enforce established disciplinary procedures. Direct specific project activitiesorworkasateammember.ConductanalysisofHRISdataandemployeetrenddata.Performrelated work duties as assigned.

Supervision Exercised:

TheHumanResourcesGeneralistmayberequiredtoperformteamcoordinationactivitieswithinthe functional unit.

Requirements

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• MS-OfficeSoftware(Word,Excel,PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Principles,practices,methods,andtechniquesofadministrationrelatingtohuman resources
• Employeeandmanagementcoachingandcounseling techniques
• HRInformationSystems usage
• Dataanalytics(dashboardandpivottable creation)
• GeneralHRPoliciesand Procedures
• Labor Relations,to includethe grievance and corrective action processes
• Recruiting Software
• Statutory and regulatory requirements affecting HR programs
• Buildrelationships with DWSD Operations staff and the City of Detroit HR Team

• Conduct comprehensive unbiased investigation and formulate reasonable and effective conclusions
• Exercise extreme discretion and confidentiality regarding HR and DWSD business matters
• Improve manager and employee performance by identifying current and potential issues as well as evaluating and implementing solutions including training
• Act as a proactive trusted advisor and leader
• Operate specialized hardware devices or software programs relating to HR and DWSD performance management systems
• Communicate effectively with different audience types
• Create reports and track progression
• Speaking in public settings
• Instructon policy enforcement and best practices
• Support contract negotiations as required
• Manage employee conflict in stressful,complex environments
• Lead continuous improvement HR projects
• Use advanced technology

ABILITYTO:

• Work effectively in a team-based,flexible workforce with minimal supervision
• Resolve conflict ,apply policies,and distribute information
• Communicate effectively,both verbally and in writing
• Understand and follow verbal and written instructions
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
• Communicate frequently with team memebers and other units across the Department, about process, equipment or potential problems
• Direct team activities as required or to work as a team member

Qualifications

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• A minimum of three (3) years of recent human resources experience with increasing levels of responsibility and authority in a combination of the following areas:recruitment and selection,benefits, labor relations, HR consulting, examinations and test development, classification compensation, succession planning,coaching,job design,HR records,training and development with some experience as a team or project leader.
• Bachelor’sDegree or equivalent work experience,Master’s Degree preferred