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The Human Resources Generalist is responsible for assisting with a range of human resources programs and activities in areas of employee relations, talent acquisition, payroll, absence management, benefits administration, and training and development. 

• Serves as an initial contact and liaison for intake and assessment of employee inquiries.
• Determines the complexity of inquiries and provides direct assistance or refers matters to the appropriate staff as needed.
• Assists in conducting workplace investigations and prepares documents as well as provides relevant information to the County Law Department in response to Equal Employment opportunity Commission (EEOC) and Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission (PHRC) charges and other litigation matters.
• Responds to inquiries from County Department liaisons, employees, and Third-Party Administrators (TPAs) regarding leave programs, procedures, and leave requests, and works closely with the County’s Third Party Administrator (TPA) in processing leave requests.
• Works with County departments and employees to ensure compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Amendments Act.
• Conducts training needs analyses and makes recommendations and assists in the management of the County’s Learning Management System and County-wide training initiatives.
• Compiles and analyzes various reports including statistical Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) data, absence management data, employment data and training data.
• Conducts job analyses and classification audits to ensure that jobs are properly classified as exempt or nonexempt.
• Assists in the development and administration of pre-employment examinations.
• Prepares job postings, screens applications, attends job fairs, and performs other duties related to applicant assessment and selection as required.
• Provides support to employees concerning all aspects of County-sponsored employee benefits including enrollment, enrollment changes, and wellness and other programs.
• Assists in processing time records for payroll processing, implementation of contractual salary increases and resolution of payroll concerns.
• Conducts surveys, interviews, and other research related to human resource policies and practices and assists with the development and dissemination of new policies and procedures.
• Manages various employee programs and projects as assigned.
• Conducts new employee orientation and assists with the development and administration of management and staff training initiatives and programs.
• Performs other duties as assigned. 

• Federal, state and local employment laws, regulations, ordinances and guidelines.
• The principles and best practices of human resource administration including policy development, training and development, investigations, applicant assessment and selection practices, documentation and record keeping.
• The structure and operations of Allegheny County departments and relevant rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Collective bargaining agreements.

• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Work independently and as part of a team.
• Take initiative in goal setting and problem solving.
• Work effectively with all levels of leadership and staff within the County, co-workers, and outside agencies.
• Effectively utilize Microsoft Office and other applications and computer systems.
• Work under pressure and at a rapid pace while maintaining attention to detail and organization.
• Maintain a high degree of confidentiality.
• Work flexible hours as needed.

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