Human Resources Generalist

About the Role

Prince George’s County Government is seeking a qualified Human Resources Generalist to assist and provide comprehensive support to the Department of Public Works & Transportation's (DPW&T) Human Resources program. This position offers an entry-level to full-performance professional administrative role.

Key Responsibilities

• Provides professional human resources support across multiple functional areas:
• Recruitment and staffing
• Learning and development
• Employee and labor relations
• Performance management
• Related HR programs
• Assists with the preparation and development of comprehensive recruitment and staffing packages for vacancies, backfills, position reallocations, and newly created positions.
• Prepares job posting documentation and initiates recruitment requisitions in NEOGOV, tracking actions through the appropriate approval process.
• Assists with reviewing referred candidate lists to determine qualification meet.
• Provides information to applicants regarding employment opportunities and application procedures.
• Assists with preparing salary recommendation packages and drafting official employment offer letters.
• Prepares correspondence and reports associated with employee transfers, temporary details, reassignments, and other personnel actions.
• Supports new-hire orientation and onboarding activities, including preparing materials.
• Coordinates with appropriate staff to ensure facilities, materials, and supplies are available for new-hire orientations and HR-sponsored events.
• Supports the full recruitment lifecycle for seasonal employees.
• Assists with developing and implementing workforce learning and development strategies, programs, and initiatives.
• Coordinates with the Workforce Development and Training Manager to develop, maintain, and distribute the department-wide training calendar.
• Maintains training and professional development records, generates reports, and tracks professional licenses and training requirements.
• Assists with designing structured career development frameworks, competency models, and training pathways.
• Provides support for employee and labor relations matters, including progressive discipline, performance management, policy research, employee counseling, grievances, arbitrations, collective bargaining matters, and Labor Management Partnership activities.
• Researches applicable personnel policies, procedures, and collective bargaining agreements.
• Receives and responds to requests for employee counseling and progressive discipline.
• Drafts disciplinary notices and prepares supporting documentation.
• Assists with processing disciplinary and dismissal actions.
• Supports the coordination of quarterly Labor Management Partnership Committee (LMPC) meetings.
• Participates in Countywide HR training sessions and working groups.
• Develops and maintains effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Performs other related duties consistent with the responsibilities and level of the Human Resources Analyst classification.
• Serves as a critical/essential employee and participates in the Department’s Snow and Ice Control Program and other emergency or special operations.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Human Resources/Personnel Management, Organizational Development, Business/Public Management, Psychology, or closely related field.
• Any equivalent combination of relevant training, education and experience may also be considered.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, and other related productivity tools.
• One (1) year of experience supporting and processing personnel actions in SAP.
• One (1) year of experience supporting workforce management and timekeeping functions in Kronos.
• One (1) year of experience utilizing NEOGOV to support recruitment and human resources functions.
• Knowledge of confidential records and file maintenance.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of effective customer service techniques.
• Knowledge of Federal and State laws, rules, and regulations relating to employment practices.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.
• Willing and able to serve as an essential employee.

Conditions of Employment

• Meet all training and performance standards.
• Wear and use agency protective apparel and equipment.
• Successfully pass pre-employment checks (reference checks, background investigations, drug screenings).
• Be willing and able to serve as an essential employee, reporting during standard or non-standard hours as operations necessitate, or during emergencies.