Job Description

Human Resources Generalist (Human Resources)
Lexington, KY, United States of America
$26.04 - $26.04

Overview

The Lexington-Fayette County Health Department (LFCHD) is an independent public health agency charged with helping Lexington be well since 1904 and proudly nationally accredited since 2014. Vision: We will move Lexington toward being one of the healthiest communities in the nation. Mission: Helping Lexington be well.
Values:  We commit to being...
Caring - by being thoughtful and considerate in all our interactions.
Accountable - in bringing high quality to our work.
Respectful - for all clients and for each other.
Equity - in opportunity and access.
Service - that exceeds expectations. 
We are here to serve our clients and community. LFCHD provides a wide range of public health services for the community, including restaurant inspections, flu shots, HANDS visits for moms and dads, diabetes prevention/management, training to licensed childcare providers, nutrition through the Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program, school health, a needle exchange program to fight the spread of hepatitis C and HIV, and much more. Visit www.lfchd.org to learn more about LFCHD!

Job Skills / Requirements

This is a professional level position in the Human Resources Department.  This position is responsible for managing the tasks associated with Recruitment and Credentialing; On-Boarding and New Employee Orientation; FMLA compliance and tracking; Unemployment Claims and Hearings; Performance Management; Employee Retention activities; and routine Employee Relations.  Administrative support for training and development functions and initiatives, which Includes monitoring HR Library, assist with available online training registrations and reporting, training attendance tracking, and training certificates   This position reports to the Human Resources Officer and may be assigned special projects as needed.

Education Requirements (Any)

HR: Associate’s degree, 3 years’ professional experience required.
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business or directly related field + two years' professional experience is required.
HR: High School/GED six years of professional experience required.

Additional Information / Benefits

Lexington-Fayette County Health Department (LFCHD) offers a comprehensive benefits package to full-time and some part-time eligible employees.

  • Annual Leave accruals
  • Sick Leave accruals
  • 13 paid holidays
Employee benefits summary:

3 medical plans are offered, so you can select the coverage that best meets your needs. Two plan options include an employer-funded health reimbursement account.

Employees who waive medical coverage are eligible for an employer-funded health reimbursement account that receives $175 per month.

Dental Insurance and Vision Insurance is available with three plan options ranging from basic to comprehensive.

Additional benefits include:

  • basic life insurance
  • long-term disability
  • wellness program
  • employee assistance program
  • leave
  • tuition reimbursement program
Retirement Benefits:

  • Kentucky Public Pension Authorities (KPPA) and Cash Balance plan
  • Kentucky Deferred Compensation which includes 401(k), 457, and IRA options.
Other optional benefits available

Benefits: Medical Insurance, Life Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Days, Paid Holidays, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, 401K/403b Plan, Pension/Retirement, Educational Assistance

This job reports to the Dee Hogstpm

This is a Full-Time position 1st Shift.

Travel is required occasionally

Number of Openings for this position: 2