Human Resources Generalist

Job Purpose and Objectives: Performs clerical, recordkeeping and administrative support services for Ellis Countys Human Resources department and is primarily responsible for processing bi-weekly payroll, maintaining employee time records and leaves, and benefits assistance. Job Competencies: Essential Functions include the following. Duties and responsibilities, as required by business necessity may be added, deleted, or changed at any time at the discretion of management, formally or informally, either verbally or in writing. Schedule and shift assignments and work location may be changed at any time, as required by business necessity. Processes payroll and maintains all payroll records, including pay rates, time records, deductions, garnishments, leaves, disbursements, calendars, and otherRecords and processes Federal and State payroll tax depositsCoordinate and maintain employee leave records, programs, and tracking (FMLA, Workers Compensation, Shared Leave program, etc.)Assists with benefit administration including education, enrollment, modifications, and bill reconciliationAssists with employee onboarding and offboarding processes to include new hire paperwork and onboardingCompletes year-end payroll processing, including annual federal and state payroll tax reports, W2s, Affordable Care Act, and KPERS annual reportsPrepares reoccurring and ad hoc reports, including state unemployment reports, quarterly federal tax, Workers Compensation, and others as necessary including associated auditsResponds to verification of employment requestsAssists with records retention and disposition as requiredMaintains job descriptions for all County positions and distributes pursuant to County policyResponds to and completes wage surveys as neededSupport recruitment and retention efforts, including interviews and job fairsFacilitate and maintain employee performance review programAssists with day-to-day operations of the human resources department, including recruitment, employee relations, benefits, and policy complianceServes as the KPERS Designated AgentReports newly hired and re-hired employees to the Kansas New Hire Directory in accordance with required lawsManages fuel card programEnforces and maintains compliance with all federal, state, and local laws and ordinancesPerforms other duties as assigned or deemed necessaryComplies with all organizational and departmental policies and proceduresOperates all job-related equipment, machinery, tools, and other aids as required or neededProtects and maintains any confidential information, whether oral, written, or electronic