HR Specialist II

Job Summary

This position is responsible for providing a wide range of HR support with an emphasis on recruiting and administering special projects. 

Essential Job Functions

This job description should not be interpreted as all inclusive. It is intended to identify the essential functions and requirements of this job. Incumbents may be requested to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this specification. Any essential function or requirement of this class will be evaluated as necessary should be an incumbent/applicant be unable to perform the function or requirement due to a disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Reasonable accommodation for the specific disability will be made for the incumbent/applicant when possible. 

• Manages the recruiting process for all open positions such as process employment requisitions posting jobs, prep applicant packets, and screen applications, schedule interviews, manage interview process, follow up with candidates, and forward rejections letters. 
• Screens applications and forwards qualified applicants to the hiring manager.
• Collaborates with hiring managers and department directors to understand staffing needs and developing effective recruitment strategies. 
• Builds relationships with military, colleges and universities, trade schools, and other sources to build a talent pipeline.
• Attends and actively participate in recruitment events such as job fairs, college career days, city sponsored events, community and business partner events. 
• Stays active on job boards and social networks to find talent. 
• Manages, updates and create job descriptions.
• Champions best practices for recruiting and onboarding employees. 
• Generates recruitment reports by collecting, analyzing and summarizing recruiting data and trends
• Manages the onboarding process to include: conducts background checks, and pre-employment drug tests; administers all onboarding related activities and tasks. 
• Conduct new hire orientation session to educate employees on city systems, policies, and procedures. 
• Conducts and completes wage surveys to ensure the city is wage competitive. 
• Act as back-up to process bi-weekly payroll. 
• Performs exit interviews and notifies appropriate staff of employee termination. 
• Assists HR leadership and participates in department initiatives and projects as needed. 
• Actively contributes to continuous improvement with the HR team. 

Minimum Qualifications 

Licenses(s): Valid Georgia Driver's License 

Education: Completion of a standard high school diploma, GED or equivalent from a regionally or nationally accredited school. An Associates' or Bachelors' Degree with a concentration in human resources, psychology, business or related field is preferred. 

Experience: Two (2) or more years of experience in full life cycle recruiting (non-exempt, exempt, managerial positions) utilizing an ATS. Experience with Tyler ERP (Munis) a plus. 

Certifications: Professional in Human Resources (PHR) from HRCI or SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) from the Society of Human Resource Managers; and/or Certified Human Resources Manager (CHRM) from the Carl Vinson Institute of Government is preferred. 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Personal Computer and other equipment associated with a general office environment (copier, telephone, fax, etc.)
• Intermediate to expert skills in Microsoft Office (specifically Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
• Excellent problem solving, verbal communication skills and organizational skills. 
• Basic understanding of employment laws and practices.
• Maintain highly confidential nature of human resources work. 
• Experience developing recruiting strategies.
• Exceptional customer service skills.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. 

When performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; stoop, bend and sit. This job requires the employee to lift files, open filing cabinets and therefore, lift at least 25 pounds infrequently.

Pay Grade: 

908-1

Salary: 

$24.176 / Hourly 

$50,285 Annually 

Salary : $50,285