Human Resources Specialist (Human Resources)

Position Summary

Performs human resources support activities for Shelby County Human Resources, including new employee on-boarding, recruiting, staffing, training, and other related HR functions.

Pay Grade: 45

Salary Commensurate with Experience and Education

Minimum Qualifications

• Two (2) years of experience in a human resources environment; and
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in human resources, public or business administration, management, or a closely related field; OR
• An equivalent combination of related experience and/or education.
• Experience with applicant tracking system preferred.
• PROOF OF EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND/OR EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED.
  

Duties and Responsibilities

• Services as the relief person to the front desk for lunch and breaks as assigned.
• Coordinates and administers employee ID photos.
• Works with applicant tracking systems.
• Responds to questions concerning employment processes for internal and external customers.
• Coordinates and facilitates the skill assessments (testing) process for candidates.
• Coordinates and maintains the process for background checks for all County employees.
• Assists in the preparation of training materials for Human Resources.
• Assists with the pre-screening process of all requisitions for screening.
• Organizes and prepares job vacancies for selected and hired applicants.
• Performs other related duties as required or directed.
  

KSAs

• Knowledge of public administration functions, programs, policies and practices.
• Ability to make administrative and procedural decisions and judgment on sensitive, confidential issues.
• Proficient in or knowledge of using a variety of computer software applications, especially Excel and Microsoft Word.
• Ability to work in a team environment, high energy level, professional integrity and demonstrated leadership.
• Must be extremely organized, detailed-oriented, and able to multi-task.
• Excellent communication (verbal, written, and listening) skills and ability to interact with all levels of the organization.
• Strong organizational and time management skills and openness to innovation and change.
  

Special Requirements

• Must possess a valid Tennessee driver’s license or secure one by date of employment.
• Must have daily access to an operable automobile and meet county requirements for automobile insurance upon date of employment.
• Able to travel to other Shelby County Government site locations as required
  

Disclaimer

This position is subject to a background check for any convictions that have a substantial relationship to potential job duties. Only convictions that are substantially related to potential job duties will be considered and will not automatically disqualify the candidate.

Shelby County Resident Disclaimer

All employees hired after September 1, 1986, must be residents of Shelby County and shall continue to reside in the County as a condition of their employment.  The residency requirement shall not apply to certain public safety/civil service employees.  This means exemption from this policy is in effect for the following departments and positions: (1) Sheriff Deputy Patrol Officers, Deputy Jailers and Dispatchers, employed by the Sheriff Department, (2) Correction Officers employed by the Division of Corrections, (3) Firefighters, Paramedics and Dispatchers employed by the Shelby County Fire Department.  The residency exemption for public safety/civil service employees does not include Appointed positions with Sheriff’s Office, Division of Corrections or the Fire Department.