Human Resources Specialist

Job Summary
Company Description

The City of Pawtucket is a municipal government located in Pawtucket, RI. The administration provides a variety of services for the City's 75,000 residents, including Public Works, School Department, Public Library, Law Enforcement, Fire Protection, and more.

Role Description

This is a full-time salaried position responsible for employee and labor relations and other HR functions and support. Standard schedule 8:00-4:30PM Monday through Wednesday, 8:00-6:00PM on Thursday, and 8:00-12:30PM on Friday. This is an onsite position - no working from home. Reports to the HR Director.

Qualifications

· Bachelor’s degree in HR, labor relations, business or related field and at least 3 years work-related experience in HR, or Master’s degree in related field and at least 1-year HR related experience

· General knowledge of HR, state and federal laws

· Strong interpersonal, written, and presentation skills

· Customer service orientation and sense of urgency

· Proficiency in HRIS programs, and MS Office including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

· Ability to develop and conduct PowerPoint presentations

· Ability to travel to other sites as required

· SHRM, PSHRA or project management certifications a plus

Duties

· Customer Service: Provides excellent service to City employees and the public

· Employee Relations and Engagement: Handles complaints, conducts investigations, and prepares reports with recommendations. Provides coaching to managers to improve staff performance. Supports employee engagement and recognition initiatives

· Labor Relations: Supports collective bargaining efforts

· Recruitment: Collaborates with external vendors like really and LinkedIn to recruit employees and organizes community recruitment events. Facilitates onboarding, including job offers, benefits enrollment, background checks, and employee orientation

· Policy Administration: Assists in developing and updating HR policies, employee handbook and job descriptions. Administers pre-employment exams, drug testing, licensure tracking, and post-accident protocols for CDL employees

· Process Improvement: Recommends policy updates and operational improvements

· Training & Development: Works with the HR Director to coordinate employee training and may conduct on/off-site sessions

· Leave and Benefits Coordination: Supports FMLA, Workers' Compensation, and other leave programs by coordinating with department managers. Handles ADA accommodations and modifications. ……………Resolves benefit concerns with carriers

· Internship and Co-op Programs: Coordinates and supervises interns and co-ops from local schools and organizations

· Other Duties: Performs other duties as assigned

Benefits

· Health, dental, vision and life insurance

· Paid time off and parental leave

· 457B deferred compensation plan

· Retirement plan

· Onsite credit union

· Employee assistance program

Join our team as a Human Resources Specialist where you can make a meaningful impact on our workforce while fostering a positive work environment!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $58,000.00 - $77,500.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Pawtucket, RI 02860 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $58,000 - $77,500