Human Resources Specialist - Staffing #1119 - Human Resources Division

About the role

Under general supervision, performs a variety of technical, complex and/or specialized support duties related to supporting a variety of Human Resources functions. Provides internal and external communications/information to the general public and employees regarding personnel information and services. Provides support and assistance to professional and technical personnel staff as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Assists departments with Neogov and personnel requisitions in the application system.
• Coordinates job postings on the website and prepares and distributes job announcements to departments.
• Prepares new and revised job descriptions and files appropriately.
• Assists applicants with the application process and performs all staffing-related tasks in a timely manner.
• Handles temporary employment requests for departments, including requesting positions and serving as a liaison with temporary staffing agencies.
• Requests background verifications on new hires and assists new hires with scheduling physicals and providing hiring process information.
• Performs verification requests of employment and updates employee records in the Human Resources Information System (HRIS) as needed.
• Serves as backup or provides assistance for other Human Resources personnel during vacations, lunch, and absences.
• May assist with countywide trainings and other requested trainings across the county.
• Assists other Human Resources personnel with special projects as needed and performs other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and local laws, ordinances, statutes, and regulations relating to Human Resources.
• Knowledge of Hamilton County policies and procedures and standard office practices and principles.
• Skill in reading, interpreting, understanding, and applying departmental and Hamilton County policies and procedures.
• Proficiency in PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and Outlook, and data entry.
• Skill in the use of personal computers and related software.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships and verbal and written communication.
• Skill in composing, typing, and proofing materials, establishing priorities, and meeting deadlines.
• Ability to operate standard office equipment and edit and proofread.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality while working in the Human Resources environment.

Minimum Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a closely related field and a valid driver’s license is required.
• OR an Associate’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a closely related field plus two (2) years of direct work experience in Human Resources, Business Administration, Customer Service, or a closely related field. A valid driver’s license is required.
• OR the equivalent of a high school diploma and four (4) years of direct work experience in Human Resources, Business Administration, Customer Service, or a closely related field. A valid driver’s license is required.

Prior to operating a County-owned vehicle, all employees are required to complete the HC Defensive Driving course and/or an Emergency Vehicle Operations Course (EVOC) provided at the department level.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous work experience in a Human Resources Department.
• Experience working in a staffing position.

Physical Requirements

Work involves a minimum of physical effort with intermittent sitting, standing, kneeling, bending, walking, and driving. May require lifting up to 25 lbs. on occasion. Excessive keyboarding may be required.