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City of Pontiac, Michigan USA - Government · 1 day ago

SENIOR HUMAN RESOURCES GENERALIST/EMP RELATIO

Pontiac, MI, US

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$61K/yr - $98K/yr

7+ years exp

The City of Pontiac, Michigan is seeking a Senior Human Resources Generalist & Employee Relations Specialist to administer key HR functions across the organization. This role supports the full employee lifecycle, focusing on recruiting, employee relations, and compliance with labor laws while fostering a positive workplace culture.

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Responsibilities

Administer full-cycle recruiting, including job postings, candidate screening, interviewing, onboarding, and related documentation for hires, promotions, and transfers

Manage employee and labor relations by conducting investigations, interpreting labor contracts, recommending resolutions and corrective actions, and partnering with legal as needed to ensure compliance and reduce risk

Serve as a trusted, approachable HR resource to employees and supervisors, providing day-to-day guidance, coaching, performance management support, and conflict resolution

Track and administer employee leave (FMLA, disability, workers’ compensation, etc.) and ensure compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements

Oversee health and safety initiatives, including OSHA compliance, injury reporting, and related programs

Communicate, interpret, and administer organizational and HR policies and procedures consistently

Analyze employee relations issues, workplace trends, and HR metrics to develop proactive solutions, programs, and process improvements

Partner with management and employees to improve working relationships, strengthen morale, and support productivity, engagement, and retention

Provide guidance on workforce planning initiatives, including department restructuring and succession planning, as needed

Identify training needs, coordinate and evaluate training programs, and ensure learning objectives are achieved

Perform other related duties as assigned

Qualification

Employee relationsHuman resources managementLabor law knowledgeADP proficiencyPayroll experienceAnalytical skillsConflict resolutionCommunication skillsInterpersonal skillsOrganizational skills

Required

Bachelor's degree required, masters preferred

Minimum of 7 years of experience in Human Resources with 4 of those years resolving complex employee relations issues

Government experience or public sector experience is strongly preferred

Experience with ADP is preferred

Experience with payroll is preferred

Working knowledge of multiple human resource disciplines, including compensation practices, employee and union relations, performance management, and federal and state respective employment laws

Knowledge of federal and state labor laws, FMLA, FLSA, ADA, Title VII, and other relevant regulations

Analyzes trends and develops strategies to resolve HR issues and make a positive impact on departments

Experience conducting workplace investigations and managing sensitive employee issues

Strong communication, interpersonal, and conflict-resolution skills

High level of professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills

Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

Ability to comprehend, interpret, and apply the appropriate sections of applicable laws, guidelines, regulations, ordinances, and policies

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills