Human Resources Specialist (Onslow County Sheriff's Office)

Onslow County•Jacksonville, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Human Resources Specialist provides specialized human resources support and coordinates personnel matters for the Onslow County Sheriff's Office. The role requires independently organizing assigned activities, maintaining accuracy and confidentiality, and applying established policies and procedures. The position works under the general supervision of the Administration Captain and in coordination with County Human Resources. The successful candidate is expected to demonstrate the Sheriff's Office core values of Resilience, Excellence, Accountability, Customer Service, and Honesty by delivering high-quality work, taking responsibility, providing exceptional service, and maintaining integrity. Work is generally performed in an office environment.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED and moderate experience in personnel administration, human resources, or related administrative work, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Must possess or obtain Professional in Human Resources (PHR) or Society for Human Resource Management Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) certification within two years of hire and maintain certification throughout employment.
Must possess or obtain a North Carolina Notary Public commission within six months of hire and maintain the commission throughout employment.
Valid driver’s license in the State of North Carolina.
Ability to perform the essential functions satisfactorily; reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.
Standard vision and hearing abilities to review written and electronic information and communicate effectively.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree with coursework in human resources, business administration, public administration, or a related field.

Responsibilities

Coordinate recruitment and applicant processing, including reviewing applications and required documentation for completeness and eligibility.
Coordinate applicant assessments, interviews, background investigations, polygraphs, psychological evaluations, medical examinations, and drug screenings with relevant staff and service providers.
Respond to inquiries about employment opportunities, application requirements, and hiring procedures.
Coordinate onboarding and communicate new employee information to authorized personnel and County Human Resources.
Prepare and process personnel action forms for appointments, promotions, status changes, and separations; update personnel systems and communicate changes to authorized personnel.
Submit required appointment, status change, separation, and certification documentation to North Carolina Sheriffs’ Standards by applicable deadlines; monitor submissions and address deficiencies.
Respond to authorized certification-information requests and assist with annual reporting, certification audits, and records review.
Coordinate promotional announcements and application packets, provide administrative support for promotional processes, and coordinate promotion ceremonies.
Prepare promotion warrants, employee biographies, and related personnel records.
Coordinate oath of office ceremonies, prepare oath documents, perform authorized notarial functions, and coordinate registration and retention of completed records.
Coordinate administrative requirements for employee participation in Basic Law Enforcement Training, including application packets, assessments, interviews, and required college documentation.
Review employee timecards and leave entries for accuracy; process authorized corrections and communicate payroll adjustments to County Human Resources and payroll personnel.
Maintain accurate and confidential personnel records in Laserfiche and other designated systems, including scanning, filing, retrieving, and updating documentation.
Maintain knowledge of applicable personnel policies, certification requirements, and procedural changes; identify matters requiring supervisory or County Human Resources review.
Perform assigned functions as a Disaster Ready Team (DRT) member, if appointed or volunteer.
Perform related work as assigned.