Human Resources Specialist

Stafford County•Stafford County, VA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Do you have a passion for Human Resources, public service and helping your fellow employees? Are you seeking meaningful work where you can make a positive impact every day? If this sounds like you, please consider the Human Resources Specialist position with Stafford County Government as the next step in your career. This position performs professional and technical human resources work involving one or more core Human Resources functions and a variety of specialized assignments in public human resources administration. Stafford County is looking for an organized Human Resource Specialist skilled in managing and updating data in a variety of HR systems. This position provides responsive guidance and support to employees and managers, answering questions and assisting with a broad range of human resources programs, policies, procedures, and services. The successful candidate will have demonstrated collaboration and customer service skills to join the Human Resources team. Stafford County believes in exhibiting leadership qualities at all levels of the organization. The position may support a variety of day-to-day administrative Human Resource functions related to payroll support and maintenance of human resource transactions in various systems, benefits administration, and recruitment support. We have developed a career ladder for the Human Resources Specialist role that consists of three levels. This ladder is designed to provide growth opportunities and recognize the diverse skill sets and experiences within the field. As such, the specific level and hiring rate will be dependent on the qualifications and experience of our selected candidate. The hiring range for this position is $25.26/hour to $37.17/hour based on education and related experience. The ideal candidate will align with and demonstrate the values of Stafford County: Proactive Ownership Infinite Possibilities Customer First Stronger Together Ardent Learners Unwavering Respect

Requirements

Strong attention to detail
Ability to multitask and prioritize
Strong organizational skills
Ability to meet deadlines
Strong communication and customer service skills
Intermediate knowledge of principles and practices of public human resources administration
General knowledge of governmental organization and administration
Skilled in the use of personal computer and MS Office software programs
Skilled in the update and maintenance of a variety of databases and software systems
Ability to work collaboratively with team members and internal partners to resolve issues, exchange information, and effectively support HR processes
Ability to present ideas effectively, both orally and in writing
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with County officials, supervisors and employees, and the public
Ability to research and provide clear and concise recommendations and to prepare related reports
Ability to perform and organize work independently, exercising judgment and initiative over assignments with occasional support of others
Human Resources Specialist I: High School Diploma, or equivalent, and 2 years’ administrative, customer service, or office support experience, preferably involving human resource support functions
Human Resources Specialist II: High School Diploma or equivalent and four years of experience in Human Resources; or an associate’s degree and two years of experience in Human Resources; or bachelor’s degree.
Human Resources Specialist III: High School Diploma or equivalent and six years of experience in Human Resources with at least one college level course in Human Resources; or an associate’s degree and 4 years of experience in Human Resources; or bachelor’s and 2 years’ experience in human resources

Nice To Haves

Possession of certification as a Professional in Human Resources (PHR), SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP), IPMA Certified Professional, or other reputable certification in human resource management is advantageous and will be considered as part of the overall education and experience.

Responsibilities

Assists with various Human Resources department systems updates and maintenance
Assists with the implementation and administration of employee benefit plans
Processes HRIS/Payroll transactions in Human Resources and Payroll systems and assures information is entered and available on a timely basis
Sets employees up in enrollment portal and monitors enrollment status
Provides general information to employees on available benefits options
Provides general information to employees on available retirement benefits under the Virginia Retirement System (VRS)
Provides support for preparing for and conducting employee orientation
Processes data related to new hires, terminations, transfers, promotions, pay increases and other information requests to update or correct data in the system
Coordinates with payroll to review personnel actions, reconcile discrepancies, and provide audit support
Confirms accuracy and integrity of all data entered by running queries, reviewing data, and resolving discrepancies
Delivers routine reports and responds to basic or intermediate ad hoc data requests
Updates and maintains manual/job aids for staff and other users
Prepares offer letters for internal changes such as promotions and reclassifications
Provides support for Classification and Compensation such as completing surveys and updating job descriptions
Provides back up support to other functional areas such as recruitment, benefits administration, or general office support
May provide data, conduct research, and make recommendations related to Human Resources Policies
Performs other duties as assigned