City of Roswell, Georgia · 12 hours ago
HR Specialist
The City of Roswell, Georgia is seeking an HR Specialist II to assist the Human Resources Division in managing recruitment processes. This role provides administrative support to the Employment & Staffing Manager and hiring managers, handling tasks such as pre-employment screening, maintaining records, and entering data into the HRIS system.
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Responsibilities
Handles internal and external HR inquiries or requests
Posts, tracks, and manages job requisitions through our internal Applicant Tracking System
Identifies additional resources to post jobs and source candidates
Identifies candidates through the Applicant Tracking portal and performs reference checks
Schedules interviews and pre-employment physicals and assists in creating interview questions and guides
Attends entry-level interviews and makes verbal offers when necessary
Sends onboarding paperwork and provides pre-employment screening notifications
Processes payroll change forms for new hires, transfers, and promotions
Responds to employee requests and questions
Maintains accurate vacancy list and updates leadership regularly
Tracks internal metrics and KPIs, such as time to fill, vacancy rate, and turnover
Processes incoming and outgoing mail and manages general clerical tasks such as answering phone calls, making copies, and sending and receiving faxes
Maintains file systems for personnel records, organizing documentation and filing in a designated order
Ensures all new hire paperwork is completed thoroughly and accurately, and stores according to policy
Maintains transaction logs for all personnel/payroll changes
Maintains a comprehensive understanding of applicable laws and regulations
Runs MVRS (Motor Vehicle Reports), conducts reference and credit checks and verifies employment as needed
Collects I-9s, runs E-Verify, and completes the GA new hire report
Supports other functions as assigned, including attending job fairs and handling general or clerical tasks as needed
Prepares various forms, reports, correspondence, and documents such as new hire/termination reports, spreadsheets, and employment verifications as needed
Closes job postings, sends non-select emails, and creates and sends adverse action letters
Maintains confidentiality of departmental issues and documentation
Stays updated on industry trends, participates in professional development activities and maintains professional affiliations
Assists other employees or departments as needed
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management, Business Management, Business Administration, or a closely related field
Two (2) years of previous experience and/or training that includes human resources administration, recruiting and onboarding, or similar field
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Strong organizational skills with keen attention to detail
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality
Familiarity with HRIS systems, ATSs, and other HR-related software
Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks effectively in a fast-paced environment
Understanding of human resources management's principles, practices, and legal requirements
Familiar with the administration of various human resources programs
Knowledgeable in human resources policies and procedures
Able to comprehend, interpret, explain, and apply laws, regulations, policies, and procedures
Capable of evaluating, auditing, deducing, and assessing data using established criteria
Exercises discretion in determining actual or probable consequences and selecting alternatives
Applies principles of persuasion and influence in coordinating project or program activities
Proficient in operating, maneuvering, and controlling equipment, machinery, and tools used in essential functions
Utilizes various reference, descriptive, advisory, and design data and information
Proficient in addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division
Calculates decimals and percentages and performs mathematical operations with fractions
Applies principles of influence systems such as motivation, incentive, and leadership
Exercises independent judgment to develop approaches and techniques to resolve problems
Demonstrates judgment, decisiveness, and creativity in evaluating information against measurable or verifiable criteria