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City Utilities of Springfield · 1 day ago

HR Generalist I or II

Springfield, MO

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$1,072.78/wk - $1,314.16/wk

1+ years exp

City Utilities of Springfield has been connecting the community to essential services since 1945. They are seeking an HR Generalist to perform professional recruitment, interviewing, and selection processes while ensuring compliance with employment laws.

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Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Proactively recruits and attracts qualified applicants to fill open positions. Advertises and posts vacancies internally and externally. Represents CU at job fairs to promote and create awareness of Utility job opportunities

Screens applicants to determine qualifications and credentials relative to open position requirements. Prepares job history evaluation statistics for appropriate internal candidates being considered for open positions. Enters data and routes qualified applicants to hiring managers using CU’s applicant tracking system

Advises and assists managers with preparation of selection criteria, testing, and interview questions. Conducts interviews of applicants and candidates for open positions ensuring application of appropriate EEO laws/regulations and provides advice and recommendations to managers in the selection process. Assists managers with writing and/or revising job descriptions

Corresponds and answers inquiries from applicants, including advising them of employment opportunities. Provides employee education and career planning as necessary. Assists employees and the public with applications as requested

Conducts reference checks through our third-party vendor on potential candidates for employment, including, but not limited to, employment history, criminal conviction history, education credential verification, etc. Ensure that the references are done in a consistent and nondiscriminatory manner

Coordinates, administers, and evaluates testing conducted by Recruitment Office. Responsible for maintaining confidentiality of process and records

Conducts and coordinates the orientation of newly hired and promoted employees. Ensures proper enrollment, accurate completion of necessary documents, and conveyance of appropriate conditions of employment to new employees

Closing job files in compliance with EEO compliance and required documentation

Assists with HR-related projects and cross-trains in other areas of Human Resources as needed

Performs other related duties as required by management

Qualification

Human Resources ManagementRecruitment ExperienceProfessional in Human Resources (PHR)EEO Compliance KnowledgeAnalytical SkillsDigital Tools ProficiencyInterpersonal SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsTime ManagementCustomer-Focused Orientation

Required

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, Communications, or related field is required

A minimum of one year of professional Human Resources experience is required for HR Generalist I

Previous experience in recruitment is required for HR Generalist I

A minimum of four years of professional Human Resources experience is required for HR Generalist II

At least two years of recruitment experience in Human Resources is required for HR Generalist II

A valid driver's license is required

Knowledge of Human Resources practices and laws, including EEO laws and regulations, and other applicable federal and state laws and regulations

Excellent interpersonal skills

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a high attention to detail

Ability to handle sensitive information in a highly confidential manner

Ability to work independently and multi-task in a fast-paced environment

Ability to organize and efficient with time management

Ability to work in stressful situations involving employees

Ability to demonstrate a customer-focused orientation and project a positive image of the Utility to all customers

Ability to communicate with all levels of employees and the public with ease, including management, professional and field employees

Ability to ensure EEO compliance according to CU's policy 2.29

Ability to effectively utilize a range of digital tools and platforms, including but not limited to Microsoft Office Suite, enterprise software, artificial intelligence-enhanced applications, and self-service systems

Preferred

Professional in Human Resources (PHR) or equivalent professional certification is preferred

Company

City Utilities of Springfield

City Utilities of Springfield (CU) is a progressive, community-owned utility serving southwest Missouri with electricity, natural gas, water, broadband and transit services.

Founded in 1945

Springfield, Missouri, USA

1001-5000 employees