The City of Surprise is seeking a motivated and service-oriented Human Resources Specialist to join our HR Operations team. This position plays an important role in supporting the employee lifecycle from recruitment to onboarding and new hire orientation. As part of a collaborative HR team, this role works closely with departments across the organization to help deliver a positive candidate and employee experience while supporting key HR programs and processes. The position also assists with maintaining HR systems and records, coordinates onboarding activities, and serves as a resource for employees and departments on a variety of HR-related matters.
The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and enjoys working with people. Strong communication skills, a customer-service mindset, and the ability to build positive working relationships across departments are essential for success in this role.
If you enjoy helping others, take pride in creating a welcoming experience for new employees, and want to be part of a team that supports the people who serve our community, we encourage you to apply.
Summary
Incumbents are required to have functional knowledge and perform administrative support in multiple human resources areas such as general Human Resources operations, risk management, and Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS)/Payroll. Incumbents are responsible for tasks such as completing data entry, maintaining different types of employee records and information, assisting with various requests for information, and preparing human resources-related reports. Incumbents are required to understand and use limited discretion in applying laws, rules, regulations, and policies.
EDUCATION And/or EXPERIENCE
Associate's degree and one year of human resources, customer service and/or administrative support in a professional environment; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job. Additional education cannot be substituted for experience.
CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
None
SELECTION PROCESS
Applicants whose education, training and experience most closely meet the needs of the position may be invited to participate in a selection process to include a panel interview.
Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include:
- Fingerprinting
- Criminal Background screening
- E-Verify
- Education and Experience Verification
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The City of Surprise is an EEO/ADA reasonable accommodation employer.
