Canton Human Resources Generalist
Salary
$48,951.00 - $71,879.00 Annually
Location
218 Cleveland Ave. SW, Canton OH 44702, 4th Floor, OH
Job Type
Full-Time
Job Number
M66-26
Department
Human Resources
Opening Date
07/31/2026
Closing Date
8/15/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Wage Information
Salary Range: $48,951 - $71,879 (+$10-$20/hour in benefits)
Employment with the City of Canton comes with an array of benefits. We offer comprehensive health insurance, paid vacations, paid holidays, a retirement plan, sick time, and personal holidays.
Interested in this position? Please submit your application through governmentjobs.com/careers/cantonohio by clicking the "Apply" button on the posting. Applicants MUST submit a copy of a valid drivers license or other photo ID along with their application and any other pertinent documentation. Applicants MUST also include their college transcripts along with their application, (unofficial will be accepted).
This is an open examination. To be eligible for the position under this examination, all applicants must be U.S. citizens.
Job Description
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:
An employee in this classification performs various Human Resources administrative duties in the department office and provides support for the Director of Human Resources. The individual handles confidential materials to be used in the collective bargaining process. The individual will manage other confidential materials such as personnel files, medical files, workers' compensation files, and financial information.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a relevant field. Human Resources administrative work experience with collective bargaining units, working knowledge of Workers' Compensation processes, FMLA, Labor Laws, and Onboarding/Offboarding employees; or an equivalent combination of education, experience, and/or training which provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities.
UNIQUE REQUIREMENTS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Knowledge of organizational structure of City of Canton. Ability to manage numerous complex activities simultaneously. Excellent organizational skills, and ability to prioritize tasks. Keyboarding skills. Ability to operate office equipment such as mobile devices, scanners, printers, fax machines, and copy machines. The ability to proficiently learn the city's HRIS and Payroll Systems in a timely manner. Knowledge of standard office procedures and techniques. Ability to communicate ideas effectively, orally and in writing. Ability to prepare administrative reports. Ability to analyze situations and develop workable solutions. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with department heads, City employees, other agencies, elected officials, and the general public. Ability to train new hires in the Human Resources Department.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Performs administrative functions as described above under General Statement of Duties.
DESCRIPTION OF WORK:
The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.
Performs various administrative duties including those regarding confidential and personnel matters.
Manages onboarding/offboarding of employees.
Develops office procedures and identifies opportunities for database enhancements. Consistently identifies areas to improve efficiency. Communicates best-practice solutions to department head. Strives to streamline workflow.
Develops routine correspondence. Creates processes for communicating with employees regarding family medical leave status (for both paid and unpaid leave) and assists employees in understanding the city's requirements for paperwork submission and continued eligibility for leave/time off.
Performs various entries into the city's payroll system (Workforce Dimensions/KRONOS) and communicates with Auditor's Office regarding updates/changes.
Possesses working knowledge of City of Canton's financial system and is able to open purchase orders, pay invoices, track expenses, make recommendations for budgeting, and run standard and custom reports for department head.
Processes cash transactions by accepting health benefits payments and following City Auditor processes for creating pay-ins.
Attends meetings/trainings when necessary.
Advises employees in unusual or difficult situations, and determines when to consult the supervisor for assistance.
Meets with Director of Human Resources regularly to review correspondence and communications and to discuss activities, problems, conflicts and concerns.
Assists in research for collective bargaining and special projects by locating appropriate sources of information and compiling, organizing and presenting to Director of Human Resources. Maintains log of collective bargaining issues to be used in negotiations.
Assists the Department Heads and/or designee in keeping records of employee time and attendance information and in updating personnel files as necessary. Prepares necessary documentation for disciplining employees who are in violation of policies and procedures.
Manages and tracks the performance evaluation process to adhere to all deadlines.
Performs other administrative tasks as needed.
Testing Information
SUBSEQUENT TO THE FILING OF THE APPLICATION, ELIGIBLE CANDIDATES WILL BE NOTIFIED OF THE FORMAT, LOCATION, DATE, AND TIME OF THE EXAMINATION.
Repeating an Exam
Per OAC Rule 123: 1-9-01, an applicant who has competed in a civil service examination cannot repeat that examination or take and examination for the same classification within FOUR MONTHS from the date of original examination, unless an alternative form of examination is given, or unless other standards are specific in the examination announcement.
RATING
Your name will be placed on a list of eligible candidates upon receiving a passing score. Once the list has been established, your name will remain on the list for a period of one (1) year.
Additional Information
All applicants should receive an email from noreply@governmentjobs.com confirming that their application was received. If you do not receive a confirmation email, please contact Civil Service at jobs@cantonohio.gov to confirm that your application went through. Once Civil Service processes applications, you will be emailed again within 5 business days. Should you not receive an email, please call our office at 330-489-3360.
IMPORTANT NOTICE TO VETERANS
As provided in ORC 124.23C, any person who has completed service in the uniformed services, who have been honorably discharged from the uniformed services or transferred to the reserve with evidence of satisfactory service, and who is an Ohio resident and any member of a reserve component of the armed forces of the United States, including the Ohio National Guard, who has completed more than 180 days of active duty service pursuant to an executive order of the President of the United States or an act of Congress of the United States may file with the director a certificate of service or honorable discharge (DD-214 - Long version), and upon this filing, the person shall receive an additional credit of twenty percent (20%) of the person's total grade given in the examination in which the person receives a passing grade.
A member in good standing of a reserve component of the armed forces of the United States, including the Ohio National Guard, who successfully completes the member's initial entry-level training shall receive a credit of fifteen percent (15%) of the person's total grade given in the examination in which the person receives a passing grade.
NOTICE OF DRUG TESTING REQUIREMENT
Pursuant to Civil Service Rules applicants are hereby advised that the position of employment being examined for is subject to a drug test. Accordingly, eligibility is not considered final until drug testing has been successfully completed with a negative result.
NOTICE OF BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION
Be advised that candidates may be subjected to a confidential background investigation, including, but not limited to, a criminal record check and driving record check.
ADA COMPLIANCE
Reasonable accommodation in accordance with ADA Compliance will be made available upon request to those qualified applicants in need of it, in order to achieve the essential job functions as described above.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for appointment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, political affiliation, age, type of disability, or any other non-merit factor.
BY ORDER OF THE CANTON CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
Rachel A. Forchione, Director
Anna M. Moeglin, Assistant Director
City of Canton permanent, full-time employees (working 30 hours per week or more) and their eligible dependents become eligible for comprehensive health benefits on the first day of the month following 60 days of employment. Health benefits include hospitalization, outpatient services, prescription coverage, dental and vision coverage, and group life insurance.
Time off benefits may include paid vacation, paid holidays, and paid sick leave.
Full-time employees may be eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness. To learn more about the program and how to qualify, visit https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service
All Safety Forces (Police and Fire) become members of the Ohio Police and Fire Pension (OP & F). All other employees become members of the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS).
For additional information regarding benefits, contact the Human Resources Department at 330.438.4136. Click here to access the benefits flyers.
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Are you a U. S. Citizen, or do you have a valid permanent resident card? (Must attach valid permanent resident card when completing application to qualify).
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Have you tested for this position with the City of Canton in the last 4 months?
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Do you have a Bachelors degree in a relevant field AND have Human Resources administrative work experience with collective bargaining units, working knowledge of Workers Compensation processes, FMLA, Labor Laws, and Onboarding/Offboarding employees; OR an equivalent combination of education, experience, and/or training which provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities?
Required Question
Employer City of Canton
Department Human Resources Address 218 Cleveland Ave SW
4th Floor
Canton, Ohio, 44702
| Location | Canton, OH |
| Salary | $48,951–$71,879 Per Hour |