<p style="margin: 1.25em 0; color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0">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; color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0">Key Responsibilities:</p><ol style="margin: 1.25em 0; padding: 0; color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0"><li style="margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 0; padding-left: 0.375em"><p style="margin: 0">Recruitment and Staffing:</p><ul style="padding: 0"><li style="margin: 0; padding-left: 0.375em">Collaborate with hiring managers to identify staffing needs.</li><li style="margin: 0; padding-left: 0.375em">Develop and manage job postings, job descriptions, and recruitment strategies.</li><li style="margin: 0; padding-left: 0.375em">Conduct interviews, reference checks, and background checks as needed.</li><li style="margin: 0; padding-left: 0.375em">Facilitate the onboarding process for new employees.</li></ul></li><li style="margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 0; padding-left: 0.375em"><p style="margin: 0">Employee Relations:</p><ul style="padding: 0"><li style="margin: 0; padding-left: 0.375em">Promote positive employee relations through effective communication and conflict resolution.</li><li style="margin: 0; padding-left: 0.375em">Provide guidance to managers and employees on HR-related matters.</li><li style="margin: 0; padding-left: 0.375em">Investigate and address employee complaints and grievances in accordance with policies and laws.</li></ul></li><li style="margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 0; padding-left: 0.375em"><p style="margin: 0">Benefits Administration:</p><ul style="padding: 0"><li style="margin: 0; padding-left: 0.375em">Administer employee benefit programs, including health insurance, retirement plans, and leave policies.</li><li style="margin: 0; padding-left: 0.375em">Ensure compliance with benefits regulations and assist employees with benefit-related inquiries.</li><li style="margin: 0; padding-left: 0.375em">Manage the annual open enrollment process.</li></ul></li><li style="margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 0; padding-left: 0.375em"><p style="margin: 0">Compliance and Policy Management:</p><ul style="padding: 0"><li style="margin: 0; padding-left: 0.375em">Stay up-to-date with federal, state, and local labor laws and regulations.</li><li style="margin: 0; padding-left: 0.375em">Develop, update, and communicate HR policies and procedures.</li><li style="margin: 0; padding-left: 0.375em">Ensure compliance with diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.</li></ul></li><li style="margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 0; padding-left: 0.375em"><p style="margin: 0">Personnel Records Management:</p><ul style="padding: 0"><li style="margin: 0; padding-left: 0.375em">Maintain accurate and confidential employee records.</li><li style="margin: 0; padding-left: 0.375em">Handle data entry, record-keeping, and report generation.</li><li style="margin: 0; padding-left: 0.375em">Ensure records are in compliance with record-keeping requirements.</li></ul></li><li style="margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 0; padding-left: 0.375em"><p style="margin: 0">Training and Development:</p><ul style="padding: 0"><li style="margin: 0; padding-left: 0.375em">Coordinate training programs and development opportunities for employees.</li><li style="margin: 0; padding-left: 0.375em">Identify training needs and support professional growth and skill development.</li></ul></li><li style="margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 0; padding-left: 0.375em"><p style="margin: 0">HR Reporting:</p><ul style="padding: 0"><li style="margin: 0; padding-left: 0.375em">Generate and analyze HR-related reports for management and government agencies.</li><li style="margin: 0; padding-left: 0.375em">Prepare reports on key HR metrics and trends.</li></ul></li></ol><p style="margin: 1.25em 0; color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0">Qualifications:</p><ul style="margin: 1.25em 0; padding: 0; color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0"><li style="margin: 0; padding-left: 0.375em">Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field (Master's degree preferred).</li><li style="margin: 0; padding-left: 0.375em">SHRM or HRCI certification is a plus.</li><li style="margin: 0; padding-left: 0.375em"> years of experience in human resources, preferably in a public sector or government setting.</li><li style="margin: 0; padding-left: 0.375em">Strong understanding of federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.</li><li style="margin: 0; padding-left: 0.375em">Excellent interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills.</li><li style="margin: 0; padding-left: 0.375em">Proficiency in HRIS and other relevant software.</li><li style="margin: 0; padding-left: 0.375em">Exceptional organizational and problem-solving abilities.</li></ul><p style="margin: 1.25em 0; color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0">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>