Employment Specialist

Job Summary

This position is advertised from the minimum to the mid-point hourly rate. Salary will be determined based on education and experience at the time of offer.

Nature of Work

Under general supervision, performs work of moderate difficulty in employee classification, compensation, such as employment application screening and other recruitment/hiring activities. This position has county-wide responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Designs and maintains various record-keeping systems and prepares technical reports
• Compiles, researches, and analyzes data for personnel-related matters and special projects
• Responsible for New Hire onboarding, employment verification, scheduling, and preparation of ID Cards
• Scans and archives documents into the Electronic Document Management System (EDMS)
• Enters, updates, and maintains human resources data in enterprise resources planning (ERP) software system
• Develops and maintains filing, cross-reference, and tracking systems
• Responsible for reviewing and screening employment applications daily
• Responds to applicant inquiries regarding the recruitment/hiring process and/or application status
• Makes copies, prints, collates, scan documents and routes the completed documents as directed
• Provides backup to the front office when needed
• Responsible for updating the weekly job listing
• Conducts background checks, educational verifications, pre-employment, random drug/alcohol testing
• Coordinates recruitment activities for Yuma County departments/offices
• Research existing applicant files for qualifying candidates
• Manages the recruitment/hiring process from posting announcements to closing requisitions
• Responds to internal and external recruitment inquiries
• Assists with writing and revising job descriptions
• Assists with preparing, submitting, and monitoring relocation and interview reimbursement requests
• Attends job fairs and other recruitment activities in the community
• Ensures compliance with all applicable employment laws and regulations
• Regular and reliable attendance is required
• Performs other duties as assigned

Work Environment

The usual and customary methods of performing the jobs functions require the following physical demands: occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity; the position generally requires approximately 80% sitting, 10% walking, and 10% standing, with extended periods of work at a computer monitor; the job is performed under minimal temperature variations and in a generally hazard free environment.