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The HR Specialist - Recruitment and Benefits is a vital contributor to the Human Resources Division, tasked with advancing the organization's ability to attract, develop, and retain top-tier talent. With a primary focus on recruiting non-exempt, front-line, and back-office positions, this position directly supports the Clerk and Comptroller's strategic objectives. Reporting to the Chief Operations Officer (COO), the HR Specialist position ensures that talent acquisition, on-boarding, and training are seamlessly integrated into the broader organizational framework.
This HR Specialist position develops and executes recruitment strategies that align with the mission and values of the Clerk and Comptroller's Office. Responsibilities include posting vacancies, creating job advertisements, managing applicant tracking data, conducting background checks, facilitating on-boarding documentation, and participating in external recruitment events. Beyond hiring, the Specialist supports on-boarding and professional development programs that empower employees to excel and foster a culture of engagement and growth.
In addition to recruitment responsibilities, the Specialist administers employee benefit programs. This includes assisting employees with benefit-related inquiries, managing enrollments and life event changes, and ensuring compliance with organizational policies, state and federal regulations, and reporting requirements. The HR Specialist position ensures accurate record keeping, maintains confidentiality, and provides responsive support to employees, departments, and outside agencies.
As an internal expert on HR processes and technologies, the Specialist applies policies consistently, leverages HR systems effectively, and contributes to operational continuity across all human resources functions. In all interactions, this HR Specialist position exemplifies integrity, professionalism, and accountability, reinforcing the organization's reputation as an employer of choice.
In all interactions, the position exemplifies the Clerk and Comptroller's core values of integrity, making a difference, and proficiency, while promoting a culture of accountability, commitment, and trustworthiness. By setting high standards for professionalism in appearance and demeanor, leaders promote respectful work and service environments that emphasize individual commitment to excellence and integrity across all functions.
The Clerk and Comptroller retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position to align with the mission, core values, and goals of the organization.
Education:
Required: Bachelor's degree
Relevant Field: Human Resources Management, Business Administration, or Public Administration
Relevant Experience:
Experience serving in a human resources role with responsibilities in recruitment/talent acquisition, benefits administration, and employee relations. Demonstrated experience Posting vacancies, managing applicant tracking systems, coordinating interviews and background screenings, facilitating onboarding documentation, and supporting new hire orientation processes. Coordinating employee benefit enrollments, changes, and terminations; administering leave programs (such as FMLA, ADA, or Workers' Compensation); and ensuring compliance with applicable policies and regulations.
Direct Experience:
Required: Four (4) years of verifiable "direct experience" may be substituted for post- secondary education requirement.
Certification:
Required: N/A
Preferred: Professional in Human Resources (PHR), SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP), Certified Benefits Professional (CBP), Certified Compensation Professional (CCP), or Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD)
License:
Required: Valid Florida Driver's License (or ability to obtain upon hire)
Preferred: N/A
Drug Free Work Environment
EOE/AA/ADA
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