Human Resources Assistant - Transit

Town of Chapel Hill•Chapel Hill, NC

About The Position

Chapel Hill Transit is hiring a full-time, benefited Human Resources Assistant-Recruiting Specialist to manage recruitment and hiring for operations staff, including bus operators, mechanics, and service attendants. The position promotes employment opportunities through social media, community organizations, print outlets, and in-person outreach, and attends job fairs, career days, public meetings, and community events. It also provides basic support to the Transit HR Business Partner, including clerical support for FMLA administration, responses to routine applicant and employee questions, and maintenance of confidential human resources files and records. The position may require occasional evening and weekend work and is eligible for flex time and overtime pay. Work is typically performed in an office, with occasional attendance at off-site indoor and outdoor events. The posting is open until filled and may close at any time; applications submitted by close of business November 13, 2026, are noted as receiving immediate consideration.

Requirements

An associate degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, or a closely related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Two years of experience in a technical, paraprofessional, or professional capacity in recruitment, classification, compensation, employee relations, or employee benefits, or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the essential duties.
Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid North Carolina driver’s license and availability of private transportation or ability to provide transportation between job sites.
Knowledge of recruitment and selection best practices; personnel administration; organization and management; research methods; applicable local, federal, and state laws and regulations; standard business software; specialized HR applications; Microsoft Office Suite; and social media platforms.
Ability to solve problems and make sound decisions; perform mathematical calculations; use a computer and basic office equipment; establish effective working relationships; perform professional personnel work with minimal direction; interpret personnel programs and policies; analyze confidential issues; prepare reports and summaries; collect and analyze data; communicate clearly orally and in writing; and model behavior consistent with the value of RESPECT.

Responsibilities

Manage recruitment and hiring for bus operators, mechanics, and service attendants, including full-cycle recruitment, screening, and hiring.
Promote Transit employment opportunities using social media and other outlets, and identify new ways to promote Chapel Hill Transit as a preferred employer.
Attend job fairs, career days, festivals, and public meetings to share information about employment opportunities.
Provide clerical support to the Transit HR Partner for FMLA management, including maintaining the tracking spreadsheet, notifying appropriate staff of FMLA use, monitoring usage for compliance with approvals, and serving as an additional employee contact.
Answer routine applicant and employee questions about standard policies, benefits, and hiring processes, referring complex questions to senior HR staff or management.
Maintain accurate, current, confidential human resources files, records, and documentation.
Provide general administrative support, including assistance with lost-and-found and customer inquiries and special projects or events.
Perform other duties as assigned.