Human Resources Specialist (Employment Services)

Cobb County Government • The David Hankerson Building Marietta, GA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

This position will work in the Cobb County Human Resources Department Employment Services division supporting various departments with recruitment and classification needs. This role serves as a recruiter for a number of assigned departments and is responsible for candidate sourcing, job postings, interviews, participating in job fairs and other related duties.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources Management, Industrial Organizational Psychology, Industrial Organizational Psychology, Organizational Behavior, Public Administration, or related field required
• Supplemented by three years of progressively responsible experience in benefits, HR system administration, recruitment, test development and administration, human resources or related field
• Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.

Nice To Haves

• Full-cycle recruitment and/or candidate sourcing experience.
• Previous work experience using NEOGOV or a similar applicant tracking system.
• Experience in the government sector.

Responsibilities

• Serves as a specialist to provide guidance and support to departmental managers and County employees: interprets and explains HR policies and procedures; counsels managers regarding employment actions; counsels employees and candidates regarding career and promotional opportunities; ensures compliance with HR policies and regulations; and coordinates work with other HR staff as needed.
• Conducts recruitment and selection to fill County vacancies: coordinates recruitment process with hiring department; creates and posts requisitions, screens and refers applications; administers applicant testing; reviews hiring proposals and salary requests; requests, processes, and analyzes all required checks, testing, and verifications; coordinates offers; and schedules new hire orientations.
• Process new hires and employment changes: Prepare and maintain employee files, assuring accuracy, compliance, and confidentiality; receive, review, verify, and process required new hire and employment transaction documentation.
• Performs customer service functions in person, by telephone or by email; provides information and assistance regarding department services, forms or other issues; responds to questions, complaints, or requests for service from employees, departments, and HR staff; and resolves related problems.
• Periodically provide training to department representatives.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level