<p style="margin: 1.25em 0.0px;color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;">We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Human Resources Specialist to join our team in the public sector. The ideal candidate will play a critical role in the efficient functioning of our organization by providing HR support, implementing policies and procedures, and ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations. This role will involve a wide range of HR functions, including recruitment, employee relations, benefits administration, and personnel records management.</p><p style="margin: 1.25em 0.0px;color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;">Key Responsibilities:</p><ol style="margin: 1.25em 0.0px;padding: 0.0px;color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;"><li style="margin-bottom: 0.0px;margin-top: 0.0px;padding-left: 0.375em;"><p style="margin: 0.0px;">Recruitment and Staffing:</p><ul style="padding: 0.0px;"><li style="margin: 0.0px;padding-left: 0.375em;">Collaborate with hiring managers to identify staffing needs.<li style="margin: 0.0px;padding-left: 0.375em;">Develop and manage job postings, job descriptions, and recruitment strategies.<li style="margin: 0.0px;padding-left: 0.375em;">Conduct interviews, reference checks, and background checks as needed.<li style="margin: 0.0px;padding-left: 0.375em;">Facilitate the onboarding process for new employees.</ul><li style="margin-bottom: 0.0px;margin-top: 0.0px;padding-left: 0.375em;"><p style="margin: 0.0px;">Employee Relations:</p><ul style="padding: 0.0px;"><li style="margin: 0.0px;padding-left: 0.375em;">Promote positive employee relations through effective communication and conflict resolution.<li style="margin: 0.0px;padding-left: 0.375em;">Provide guidance to managers and employees on HR-related matters.<li style="margin: 0.0px;padding-left: 0.375em;">Investigate and address employee complaints and grievances in accordance with policies and laws.</ul><li style="margin-bottom: 0.0px;margin-top: 0.0px;padding-left: 0.375em;"><p style="margin: 0.0px;">Benefits Administration:</p><ul style="padding: 0.0px;"><li style="margin: 0.0px;padding-left: 0.375em;">Administer employee benefit programs, including health insurance, retirement plans, and leave policies.<li style="margin: 0.0px;padding-left: 0.375em;">Ensure compliance with benefits regulations and assist employees with benefit-related inquiries.<li style="margin: 0.0px;padding-left: 0.375em;">Manage the annual open enrollment process.</ul><li style="margin-bottom: 0.0px;margin-top: 0.0px;padding-left: 0.375em;"><p style="margin: 0.0px;">Compliance and Policy Management:</p><ul style="padding: 0.0px;"><li style="margin: 0.0px;padding-left: 0.375em;">Stay up-to-date with federal, state, and local labor laws and regulations.<li style="margin: 0.0px;padding-left: 0.375em;">Develop, update, and communicate HR policies and procedures.<li style="margin: 0.0px;padding-left: 0.375em;">Ensure compliance with diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.</ul><li style="margin-bottom: 0.0px;margin-top: 0.0px;padding-left: 0.375em;"><p style="margin: 0.0px;">Personnel Records Management:</p><ul style="padding: 0.0px;"><li style="margin: 0.0px;padding-left: 0.375em;">Maintain accurate and confidential employee records.<li style="margin: 0.0px;padding-left: 0.375em;">Handle data entry, record-keeping, and report generation.<li style="margin: 0.0px;padding-left: 0.375em;">Ensure records are in compliance with record-keeping requirements.</ul><li style="margin-bottom: 0.0px;margin-top: 0.0px;padding-left: 0.375em;"><p style="margin: 0.0px;">Training and Development:</p><ul style="padding: 0.0px;"><li style="margin: 0.0px;padding-left: 0.375em;">Coordinate training programs and development opportunities for employees.<li style="margin: 0.0px;padding-left: 0.375em;">Identify training needs and support professional growth and skill development.</ul><li style="margin-bottom: 0.0px;margin-top: 0.0px;padding-left: 0.375em;"><p style="margin: 0.0px;">HR Reporting:</p><ul style="padding: 0.0px;"><li style="margin: 0.0px;padding-left: 0.375em;">Generate and analyze HR-related reports for management and government agencies.<li style="margin: 0.0px;padding-left: 0.375em;">Prepare reports on key HR metrics and trends.</ul></ol><p style="margin: 1.25em 0.0px;color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;">Qualifications:</p><ul style="margin: 1.25em 0.0px;padding: 0.0px;color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;"><li style="margin: 0.0px;padding-left: 0.375em;">Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field (Master's degree preferred).<li style="margin: 0.0px;padding-left: 0.375em;">SHRM or HRCI certification is a plus.<li style="margin: 0.0px;padding-left: 0.375em;"> years of experience in human resources, preferably in a public sector or government setting.<li style="margin: 0.0px;padding-left: 0.375em;">Strong understanding of federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.<li style="margin: 0.0px;padding-left: 0.375em;">Excellent interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills.<li style="margin: 0.0px;padding-left: 0.375em;">Proficiency in HRIS and other relevant software.<li style="margin: 0.0px;padding-left: 0.375em;">Exceptional organizational and problem-solving abilities.</ul><p style="margin: 1.25em 0.0px;color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;">The public sector offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including healthcare, retirement plans, and professional development opportunities. If you are a dedicated HR professional with a passion for serving the community and ensuring compliance in the public sector, we encourage you to apply for this position.</p>