Human Resources Generalist

Salary: $57,147.22 Annually
Location : Citrus County, FL
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 24-22
Department:Human Resources
Opening Date: 10/26/2023
Closing Date: Continuous
General Description
Citrus County is a welcoming, economically vibrant community where people and nature live in harmony. Working for Citrus County means becoming an integral member of an organization driven by values, committed to delivering responsive services to our citizens. We aim to enhance our community's strength and improve our citizens' quality of life through high-quality programs, services, and facilities.
The Department of Human Resources oversees personnel programs, job announcements, recruitment, selection, classification, records, training, compliance, and benefits for employees and County departments.
As the Human Resources Generalist, you will provide full scope responsibilities for all facets and coordination of employee benefits administration within mandatory and County regulations, with concentration on self-insured plans. This position serves as liaison between the employees and benefit providers. Assists employees with benefit-related questions and procedures. Prepares monthly reconciliation of benefit invoicing and processes terminated employees and other extended tasks related to benefits. Requires advanced knowledge of benefit plan designs, regulatory requirements, administration, and communication skills.
Essential Functions

• Manages all benefits offered by the County. Processes and verifies enrollment, changes, and billing.
• Manages Affordable Health Care Act compliance, tracks and processes reporting and payments to include Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PICORI Fee) 1094 and 1095 IRS reporting.
• Verifies health, dental, vision, health Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) enrollments and payments. Prepares monthly reconciliation of benefit invoices.
• Assists with and manages the annual Open Enrollment process. Verifies and processes changes with benefit providers and payroll.
• Maintains and serves as Administrator for BenTek, the web-based benefits management software and any other relevant Human Resources Information System (HRIS) programs for the County, as assigned. Creates and implements training for BenTek (including other HRIS programs) to new users and for on-going refresher courses.
• Processes Personnel Action Request forms and updates accordingly in the HRIS program.
• Manages the employee health clinic expenditures, verifies employee eligibility, monthly census, and termination reporting.
• Maintains and verifies Health, Dental, Vision, Tobacco and Health and Dependent FSA's expenditure and revenue journals.
• Processes new hires, terminations, qualifying events, and any changes related to employee personal records and benefits.
• Assists with new hire onboarding functions by presenting employee benefits and resources during New Hire Orientation.
• Provides assistance, to the front desk (HR Associate), as needed.
• Responds timely to inquiries from the public, staff and retirees regarding HR functions or services, and benefit-related questions.
• Performs other duties as required.

Minimum Requirements
Education, Training, and Experience

• High School Diploma/GED equivalent, Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Five (5) years of progressive and relevant experience directly related to the duties specified or relevant field.

Certificates, Licenses, Registration, Skills

• Valid Florida Driver License (or must obtain within 30 days of establishing residency in Florida), or valid Florida Identification Card is acceptable only for positions not required to drive a county vehicle.
• Professional in Human Resources (PHR), SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) or similar Human Resources professional certification preferred.
• Excellent customer service skills, communication skills and strong attention to detail required.
• Must have strong organizational skills to plan, prioritize, multi-task and independently execute projects/tasks within specific deadlines while maintaining flexibility.
• Requires ability to maintain courteous and effective relations with County staff, elected officials, community interest groups and the public.
• Must have strong working knowledge of computers and be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite of Products (i.e., Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.).
• Must have or be able to obtain within 90 days certification in FEMA National Incident Management System (NIMS) courses:
  • IS-100.c: Introduction to the Incident Command System (ICS)
  • IS-700.b: An Introduction to the National Incident Management System

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

• Requires sitting most of the day.
• The job involves frequent lifting and carrying up to 10 pounds, and occasionally up to 20 pounds.
• The job requires frequent bending, twisting, and occasional squatting, climbing, kneeling, balancing, and reaching above shoulders.
• The job requires the completion of tasks that involve simple grasping, pushing, pulling, fine manual manipulation, and typing.
• The job requires normal visual acuity and field of vision, depth perception and color vision, hearing, and speaking.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Emergency Response/Recovery Activities

• All employees will be required to work before, during, or after an emergency. During an emergency, employees may temporarily be assigned to work and perform duties outside the normal scope of their position, location, and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens. Emergency response duties may also include driving and/or operating a county vehicle or equipment and employees must obey all safety policies, and roadway rules and laws.

Supplemental Information
Basis of Rating: Some positions may require a written and/or skills test. Applications will be carefully reviewed to assess each individuals' qualifications. Selected persons will be interviewed to determine who will be hired for the job. The kind and length of related work experience, training and education shown on the application will be an important consideration in the screening process.
Must successfully pass an employment reference check, criminal background check, physical examination check. Drug screens will be in accordance with the Drug Free Workplace Act and/or the Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act of 1991.
Citrus County, Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.
Citrus County, Florida Board of County Commissioners (BOCC), is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), marital status, citizenship, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected trait.
Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the Citrus County, Florida Board of County Commissioners in advance to allow sufficient time to provide an accommodation.
Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans' Preference will receive preference in employment for vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Candidates claiming Veterans' Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code.
Pursuant to Chapter 119, Florida Statutes or the "Public Records Law," applications, resumes and personnel records are subject to public inspections. Details regarding the "Public Records Law"/ "The Sunshine Law" / Florida Statutes and the statutory exemptions are available on websites such as the Florida Office of the Attorney General, Florida Senate and Florida Legislature. Additionally, Citrus County Board of County Commissioners Public Information section is located on our website.
The Citrus County Board of County Commissioners provides a comprehensive benefits package.
Effective October 1, 2016, the County implemented a nicotine free incentive program as part of the Citrus County Wellness Program to help reduce insurance costs. Employees who are nicotine free or who participate in the nicotine free incentive program will be eligible to receive an incentive in the form of a $50.00 per month reduction in the health insurance premiums.
Medical Insurance - (Carrier: Florida Blue): Employee Premium is $0.00 or $50.00 monthly. Dependent coverage is available with bi-weekly premiums.
Employee Health & Wellness Center: Employee Premium is $0.00 when covered under Medical Insurance. Dependent coverage is $0.00 when covered under Medical Insurance.
Dental Insurance: Employee Premium is $0.00. Dependent coverage is available with bi-weekly premiums.
Vision Insurance: Employee and Dependent coverage is available with low monthly premiums.
Florida Retirement System: Employee contributes 3% of gross salary per pay-period. Option to choose from Pension Plan or Investment Plan. Visit myFRS.com for more details.
Other Benefits:

• Basic Term Life and AD&D Insurance $20,000
• Long Term Disability Insurance
• Life Assistance Program
• Paid Holidays - no waiting period
• Vacation Leave - accrues each pay period
• Sick Leave - accrues each pay period

Please note that the benefits may not apply to all constitutional offices; please refer to policies for specific information. The County's Personnel Policies, applicable Union Contracts and/or Certificate of Coverage provides detailed descriptions of all available employee benefit programs and stipulations.
For a more detailed overview of our benefit package,
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