Description

Job Summary:

The Human Resources Specialist provides technical and administrative support in recruitment, employee benefits, records management, and compliance. This role assists with hiring processes, testing, benefits coordination, employee orientations, and maintaining personnel records while ensuring adherence to HR policies and regulations.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Perform paraprofessional, technical, and administrative HR support duties requiring knowledge of procedures, programs, and compliance.
Assist with recruitment and selection activities, including drafting job announcements, coordinating recruitment sources, screening applications, and notifying candidates.
Compile testing documents, coordinate oral and written exams, instruct panel members, proctor and score tests, recommend pass points, and maintain eligibility lists.
Support promotional testing by preparing announcements, reviewing applications, scheduling interviews, and preparing test/interview packets.
Review, verify, and enter data into human resources information systems.
Coordinate pre-employment requirements such as drug screens, polygraphs, physicals, and psychological exams.
Assist with new employee orientations, reviewing forms, and answering questions.
Support development of benefits-related communication materials.
Monitor and maintain benefit plans including health, dental, vision, life, disability, retirement, and deferred compensation.
Assist with annual open enrollment, employee events, and recognition activities.
Support leave management programs and advise employees on rights under applicable laws.
Conduct surveys and studies, analyze data, and prepare reports and recommendations.
Assist with grievance processes and related investigations.
Maintain and digitalize personnel files, ensuring confidentiality of all records.
Attend meetings and serve on committees as assigned.
Perform general administrative tasks such as filing, report preparation, and data entry.
Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Minimum Selection Criteria:

Graduation from high school or possession of a State of Florida-recognized High School Equivalency Diploma; AND
Associates degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field; OR
Two (2) years of experience in office management; AND
Valid Florida Drivers License.