Human Resources Specialist Position Available In Bladen, North Carolina

Human Resources Specialist City of Clinton (NC) Lisbon, NC JOB General Statement of DutiesPerforms difficult professional and administrative work managing the human resources systems for the City.

Distinguishing Features of the ClassPerforms a variety of technical, administrative, and advanced level clerical duties in support of the Human Resources department; provides information and assistance to City employees and the general public regarding human resources activities, processes, policies, and procedures; prepares various correspondence and memoranda; coordinates activities related to Human Resources; and performs a variety of tasks requiring specialized knowledge pertaining to Human Resources. An employee in this class performs technical and administrative support to the Human Resources Department in providing human resource services (including but not limited to recruitment, application process, personnel records, and customer service). Technical work includes maintaining the applicant database system, maintaining employment statistics, and producing reports. Administrative work includes maintaining personnel files; creating and typing correspondence; preparing documents for departmental use, and assisting Human Resources staff with other administrative support functions. Work requires considerable knowledge of human resources functions and administrative practices. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Human Resources Director and is evaluated through conferences, observations, reports, review of work accomplished, and feedback based on adherence to procedures, customer service, and accuracy.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

Essential Duties and TasksMaintains applicant database for human resource activities; tracks progress of applicant data records and other recruitment activities.

Posts vacant positions according to requests from departmental Directors and with approval from the City Manager and the Human Resources Director; maintains files of job postings and applications.

Receives and reviews all employment applications ensuring they are completed correctly and notifies the hiring manager of available applications for their vacant positions; requests, from applicants, additional information when applications are incomplete.

Assists in the employee recruitment and selection process; enters requisitions and criteria information into computer system; enters applications into system; updates application records; orders written tests; proctors and scores tests as assigned; schedules rooms for oral interviews; participates in updating interview questions and oral interview rating sheets; establishes and provides departments with eligibility lists.

Provides benefits information; orients new employees to the benefits programs and payroll policies; signs up employees for benefits; furnishes forms and information on fringe benefits and related HR and payroll processes; assists employees with benefits questions and problems. Maintains up-to-date employment law posters for all City locations.

Explains federal and state laws relating to payroll issues to help them understand how their pay is affected including deductions for child support and garnishments when court ordered. Explains benefit provisions and rates and assists the employees with understanding, contacts with insurance companies and making contact as needed serving as a liaison.

Enters changes to payroll continuously as needed i.e. child support, loans, benefits, name changes, etc.

Completes and requests accounts payable check requests for state taxes, voluntary benefits deductions, credit union, etc.

Processes insurance premiums, local government retirement, longevity, accrual updates, deduction totals, etc. monthly.

Assists with lunch and learns, breakfast burns, stepping challenges and other programs, coordinates with vendors and wellness committee members.

Organizes two annual main events: Open Enrollment and Employee Appreciation. Administers Employee Service Recognition; identify employees to be recognized; schedules date of event; orders gift brochures, obtains employees gift selections, and orders gifts; participates in reserving venue for events; coordinates with Human Resources Director regarding presentations.

Handles confidential or sensitive technical information in an appropriate manner.

Additional Job DutiesPerforms related duties as required

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Physical RequirementsThe work is generally performed in an office environment. Typically, the employee may sit to do the work. However, there may be some walking, standing, stooping, carrying of light items such as papers, books, or small parts, or driving an automobile. No special physical demands are required to perform the work.