HR Specialist

DePaul Community Resources•Roanoke, VA

9d•$24 - $26•Hybrid

About The Position

The Human Resources (HR) Specialist is a key contributor to the HR Department, providing support across essential functions such as recruitment, onboarding, compensation and benefits administration, HR information systems management, and personnel record auditing to ensure compliance with regulations. While the role involves assisting in multiple HR areas, responsibilities may be focused on specific functions based on organizational needs, which may change over time. This position is essential in ensuring compliance with personnel recordkeeping requirements across all programs and, with training, is expected to gain a deep understanding of relevant regulations and standards.

Requirements

Knowledge of: Office and records administration techniques and procedures
Knowledge of: The structure and content of the English language, including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar
Knowledge of: Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint, Teams, and virtual meeting applications such as Zoom, Webex, Google Meet
Knowledge of: DePaul's policies, procedures, and standard practices and the rules and guidelines established by regulatory and governing agencies
Knowledge of: Relevant policies, procedures, and strategies to promote the safety and protection of people, data, and property
Knowledge of: Methodologies and resources used to assess the needs of the listener or audience to share information or engage in ongoing communication
Knowledge of: Policies, procedures, and guidelines established by professional organizations and governing agencies
Knowledge of: Records administration and maintenance techniques and procedures
Skill/Ability to: Demonstrate the use of interpersonal and verbal skills to defuse emotional situations, calm upset individuals, allay fears, and lessen confusion
Skill/Ability to: Give full attention to what other people are saying, take time to understand the points being made, ask questions as appropriate, and not interrupt at inappropriate times
Skill/Ability to: Demonstrate verbal and written communication and body language that conveys information, ideas, or inquiries effectively and concisely that purveys professional composure, emotional intelligence, thoughtfulness, patience, and respect amidst change, ambiguity, and within the daily trajectories of work
Skill/Ability to: Demonstrate the use of logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems
Skill/Ability to: Complete assignments accurately and with attention to detail
Skill/Ability to: Collect, research, analyze, and organize technical data
Skill/Ability to: Manage multiple priorities and complete assignments on time, accurately, and with attention to detail, and ensure a high-quality work product
Skill/Ability to: Develop and maintain professional working relationships and appropriate boundaries with employees, management, community partners, and business associates, and work collaboratively in a team environment and build strategic relationships
Skill/Ability to: Make arithmetical computations and tabulations
Skill/Ability to: Read and understand information and ideas presented in writing
Skill/Ability to: Operate a personal computer with a general understanding of MS Office Suite, spreadsheets, databases, word processing, email, internet, and online meeting software, and department or program-specific software
Skill/Ability to: Operate standard office equipment such as telephone, calculator, printer, scanner, cellular phone, tablet, computer, postage machine, shredder
Skill/Ability to: Analyze and prepare concise and accurate documents, reports, and correspondence
Skill/Ability to: Effectively market the programs and services of the department and organization
Skill/Ability to: Effectively give public presentations with concise and accurate information crafted for the particular audience
Skill/Ability to: Train others
Skill/Ability to: Accurately prepare and maintain records, files, and report
Skill/Ability to: Review work for accuracy
Skill/Ability to: Exercise sound judgment and critical thinking in decision-making and solving various work-related situations
Skill/Ability to: Learn and adhere to policies, procedures, and guidelines established by DePaul, professional organizations, governing agencies, and local laws, statutes, regulations, codes, and standards related to the area of responsibility
Skill/Ability to: Assist with the general upkeep and cleaning of office areas and agency vehicles
Other Characteristics: Demonstrate self-awareness, ongoing self-evaluation, and a commitment to being part of a diverse, equitable, respectful, and inclusive workplace where all people are valued
Other Characteristics: Demonstrate professional composure in difficult and stressful situations
Other Characteristics: Demonstrate the FIRST (fairness, integrity, respect, safety, trust) values in the daily trajectories of work
Other Characteristics: Demonstrate professionalism regarding access to sensitive and confidential information related to employees, clients, and business records with no disclosure to others without needing to know.
A Bachelor's degree in business management, human resources, or related business field and two years of related experience is required.
A comparable combination of education and experience may be considered.