Human Resources Generalist

Position open until 11/15/2026

Salary: $58,542.00 annually

General Description and Classification Standards

The Human Resources Generalist is a position within the Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) Unit of the City of Atlanta Department of Human Resources, assigned to provide comprehensive human resources support to two or more client departments within Public Safety.

The position works collaboratively with HR management, departmental leadership, and the Department of Human Resources Centers of Expertise (COEs) to ensure consistent and effective delivery of human resources services.

Under the direction of the HR Manager, the Human Resources Generalist coordinates and processes personnel transactions, recruitment and onboarding activities, employee lifecycle processes, leave and retirement administration, employee relations support, and other departmental HR functions.

The position serves as a resource to supervisors, managers, command staff, and employees by providing guidance on established HR processes, facilitating communication with appropriate HR resources, and ensuring the accurate and timely completion of assigned responsibilities.

The position requires the ability to effectively manage competing priorities, coordinate HR activities, and respond to the varying operational needs of multiple Public Safety client departments while maintaining accuracy, confidentiality, consistency, and compliance with established City policies and procedures.

Supervision Received

Works under general supervision and follows established procedures, written instructions, and guidance from the HR Manager and HRBP leadership to accomplish assigned tasks. Independently coordinate and prioritize assigned HR responsibilities across multiple Public Safety client departments. Exercises judgment in prioritizing daily assignments, identifying routine personnel issues, and coordinating appropriate resources.

Refers complex, sensitive, or escalated matters to the HR Manager or designated HR leadership.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities These are typical responsibilities for this position and should not be construed as exclusive or all inclusive.

Human Resources Administration and Personnel Transactions

• Coordinates sworn and civilian personnel actions, including hires, promotions, transfers, reclassifications, salary changes, separations, recruit-to-officer transitions, rank changes, and special assignments, using established approval and processing procedures.
• Coordinates documentation and routing for department-specific compensation matters, including education incentives, rank/tier adjustments, and specialty assignment incentives, with appropriate HR and Compensation personnel.
• Maintains and reconciles employee rosters, assignment records, HRIS data, personnel files, and transaction tracking logs; identifies discrepancies and follows up to support accurate, confidential records.

Reviews personnel requests for completeness and accuracy; monitors deadlines.

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Recruitment, Staffing, and Onboarding

• Coordinates staffing requests, vacancy tracking, recruitment pipelines, academy processing, lateral hiring, and other workforce changes with Public Safety leadership and Talent Acquisition.
• Assists with Authorization to Fill, Requests to Extend Offers, Extra Help requests, and related staffing approvals and documentation.
• Coordinates candidate status tracking, interview scheduling, pre-employment requirements, offer processing, onboarding, and relevant employee transitions; monitors outstanding actions and timelines.

Compiles vacancy, hiring, and workforce status information to support recruitment planning and staffing decisions across assigned departments.

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Employee Lifecycle, Leave, and Benefits Coordination

• Coordinates routine employee lifecycle matters, including employee status updates, timekeeping and payroll-related personnel inquiries, benefits referrals, retirement documentation, and separations.
• Facilitates FMLA, ADA, and other applicable leave-related requests with the appropriate COEs; communicates established procedures, documentation requirements, and timelines to employees and supervisors.

Follows up with Payroll, Benefits, Leave Administration.

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Employee Relations and Departmental HR Support

• Provides routine guidance to employees, supervisors, managers, and command staff on City HR policies, personnel procedures, and established employee relations processes; refers complex matters as appropriate.
• Under the direction of HR leadership or Labor Relations/Compliance, coordinates documentation, meetings, and follow-up related to employee concerns, grievances, disciplinary matters, and workplace investigations.

Supports performance management cycles, including tracking evaluations, required documentation, employee and supervisor follow-up, and related HR communications.

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Departmental Coordination and Customer Service

• Serves as an HR point of contact for multiple Public Safety client departments, coordinating with distinct command structures and leadership teams to address varying workforce and operational needs.
• Works directly with command staff and departmental representatives to facilitate time-sensitive personnel requests, staffing changes, and communications with appropriate HR specialists.
• Communicates HR initiatives, deadlines, and process updates; identifies recurring administrative issues and escalates opportunities for improved coordination and consistent service delivery.
• Participates in departmental meetings, training, and special projects; client assignments may change based on operational priorities. Performs other related duties as assigned.

May perform other duties as assigned.

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The above statements reflect the general duties, responsibilities and competencies considered necessary to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the job and should not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements of the position. COA may change the specific job duties with or without prior notice based on the needs of the organization.