City of Evanston is hiring: Human Resources Generalist in Evanston

Overview

Human Resources Generalist role at City of Evanston. Starts with salary range where applicable: $86,395.22 - $129,593.42 per year. Work schedule is Monday–Friday, 37.5+ hours per week with potential for hybrid-remote/in-person.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional human resources duties in employee relations, training needs identification and program development, recruitment and selection, employee benefits, labor relations, and related duties.
• Assist in identifying, evaluating and resolving HR and work performance challenges to facilitate open communication and improve employee skills and performance.
• Carry out policies and programs relating to all phases of personnel activity in line with the Division of Human Resources and Public Safety Civil Service Commission.
• Advise managers, supervisors and employees on HR policies, procedures and employee benefits, including collective bargaining agreements and personnel rules.
• Research questions, verify answers, make decisions within guidelines, maintain records, and communicate decisions to involved parties.
• Develop and coordinate training; assess training needs and identify opportunities; may conduct in-house training.
• Coordinate recruitment efforts, job descriptions, testing, interviews, reference checks, onboarding and orientation for new hires.
• Manage classification standards, compensation considerations, and post-hiring processes (orientation, training, performance evaluation); conduct exit interviews where applicable.
• Analyze wage and benefits data and recommend adjustments to stay competitive.
• Administer FMLA per agreements and laws; support disciplinary processes and union negotiations as needed.
• Assist with payroll processes and HR system updates; handle confidential information appropriately.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• At least five years of proven experience as a Human Resources Generalist/Human Business Partner/Human Resources Specialist or similar role.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in human resources, industrial relations, psychology, public administration, communications or related field highly preferred.
• Experience with collective bargaining agreements preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and safe driving record.
• Demonstrated HR service provision skills; excellent written and verbal communication; knowledge of HR practices, laws and guidelines; strong analytical and customer service skills.
• Ability to multitask and manage a high-volume workload; proficiency with computer software and HR systems; ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Physical and Work Environment

Primarily sedentary with occasional lifting up to 25 pounds; travel between City worksites as needed; indoor environment with standard conditions.

Selection Method

Structured Oral Interview. Eligible list to follow the lifetime of eligibility list.

Application Instructions

To apply for this position, please apply online at www.cityofevanston.org on or before the closing date. Selected candidates may be subject to a qualifying drug screen. The City of Evanston is committed to accessible public meetings and equal opportunity in employment. For accessibility assistance, contact the Human Resources Office at 847-448-8204 (voice) or 847-866-5095 (TTY).