Human Resource (HR) Specialist

Human Resources Specialist
Salary Range: $80,784 – $103,333
Appointment Type: Career Service – Permanent
Work Schedule: Monday–Friday, 10:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Promotion Potential: Yes
Bargaining Unit Status: Non-Bargaining Unit
Open to the Public

Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled Human Resources (HR) Specialist who is passionate about supporting employees and enhancing workplace culture. As a key member of our HR team, you will be instrumental in developing and maintaining HR practices and processes that align with organizational goals and foster a thriving work environment. This role is ideal for an HR professional who excels in employee relations, onboarding and offboarding, policy implementation, benefits administration, and conflict resolution.

Key Objectives

• Develop, implement, and maintain employee processes and procedures.
• Use HR systems to document, manage, and improve employee data workflows.
• Administer new-hire and termination processes across personnel databases.
• Support benefits programs and contribute to annual enrollment activities.
• Enhance data accessibility and analytics through continuous process improvements.

Primary Responsibilities

• Coordinate onboarding logistics and orientation for new hires.
• Serve as a resource for employee questions and concerns related to compensation, benefits, misconduct, vacation, and recognition.
• Maintain accurate employee records and ensure compliance with applicable policies and regulations.
• Support organizational changes through reporting and visual presentations (e.g., org charts).
• Collaborate with Payroll and other departments on sensitive personnel issues.
• Participate in HR software forums, training webinars, and vendor updates.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum three (3) years of experience in human resources or recruitment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a high degree of integrity.
• Demonstrated ability to resolve conflicts and navigate complex employee relations.
• Experience using HR information systems and databases.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Hands-on experience with PeopleSoft or similar HRIS software.
• Solid knowledge of federal and national employment laws and HR compliance requirements.

Why Join Us?

This is an exciting opportunity to shape the HR experience of a dynamic organization. If you’re passionate about employee engagement and creating a positive, compliant, and forward-thinking workplace, we’d love to hear from you.