What are the responsibilities and job description for the Part Time Human Resources Specialist - Temp position at City of Grand Prairie?
Job Summary
Join the City of Grand Prairie’s dynamic team! We’re hiring for two temporary part-time Human Resources positions where you’ll play a vital role in coordinating hiring processes, managing wellness and group health programs, and contributing to special projects that make a real impact. If you’re passionate about people, organization, and creating a positive workplace, this is your chance to shine in a supportive and rewarding environment. Apply today with The City of Grand Prairie!
Essential Job Functions
Coordinates the hiring process by preparing advertisements; performing recruitment planning; screening applications; updating and creating job descriptions; entering new employee data into computer; conducting new employee orientation; conducting civil service entrance exams; explaining City policies and procedures to new employees; conducting background investigations and social security checks; and administering pre-employment testing.
- Administers group health insurance program by conducting new hire benefits orientation; maintaining COBRA files; reviewing new enrollments and changes for accuracy; completing changes as required by the plan; coding forms according to the plan; copying and faxing forms to various vendors; mailing originals to vendors; inputting data to payroll system; copying files in personnel files; communicating with employees regarding forms in order to clarify information about coverage and dependent information; and assisting employees with any questions or concerns.
- Administers the wellness program by planning and coordinating health fair and wellness activities; recruiting volunteers; scheduling meetings; monitoring the budget; locating and calling vendors for participation; and creating letters, maps, and participation surveys for vendors.
- Maintains records by maintaining various spreadsheets; maintaining applications; and selecting rejection forms and interview rating sheets for legal and EEOC purposes.
- Completes special projects by conducting and responding to salary surveys; completing ESR processing; and assisting with special events as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
Formal Education / Knowledge: Requires Graduation from an accredited college with an associate’s degree with major study in human resources management, business or public administration or a closely related field; and/or two years of increasingly responsible experience in all areas of human resources. Any equivalent combination of education and experience, with additional work experience substituting for the required education on a year for year basis.
Experience: Over one year up to and including two years.
Certification and Other Requirements: Valid Texas Class C Driver's License
Additional Information
Please note this is a TEMPORARY position:
Project Duration: The position is funded only through the project’s completion date of September 30, 2026.
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End of Project Employment: After the conclusion of the project, employment with the city will cease unless the individual applies for and is selected for a different, funded, and budgeted city position.
- No Guaranteed Transition: There will not be a specific position created for any project employee to continue their employment after the project ends.
