Human Resources Specialist I

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The purpose of this position is to perform generalist Human Resources functions in support of the Human Resources department. Participates in HR-related processes, projects, and events. The Human Resources Specialist must be able to perform each essential responsibility accurately, appropriately, and confidentially. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Human Resources Director.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The following essential functions represent the primary duties of this position but should not be considered an all-inclusive list of responsibilities. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Greet and assist walk-in visitors.
• Answer department telephone lines.
• Order and maintain department office supplies and all other purchasing functions.
• Process Public Records Requests.
• Update HR staff on issues related to public records law changes.
• Coordinate records disposition for the Human Resources Department.
• File, create documents and perform other general clerical duties.
• Assist in processing applicants' records for the onboarding process, exit process and other related functions associated with the processing of payroll records.
• Maintain all Human Resources related record retention as required by the State of Florida.
• Assist in the preparation and justification of the annual budget.
• Provide general personnel related information to other agencies and the public, to include employment verification, both verbally and in writing, filling out salary history for mortgage and other miscellaneous information as required.
• Provide customer service to employees in the areas of pay, benefits and general concerns relating to personnel issues.
• Assist in Risk Management processes including filing claims for Worker's Compensation, Auto, Property, and General Liability.
• Assist in review of Risk Management related documents such as DWC-25 forms, Certificates of Insurance and bonds.
• Backup for Risk Administrator to compile data for safety meetings.
• Conduct Annual FDLE audit in conjunction with the Police Department.
• Assist with coordination, preparation, and attending HR staff events.
• Perform related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered, provided that the education and experience are in a relevant and related field.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

JOB LOCATION

City Hall Annex. Some travel to other City locations as required for meetings, etc. Limited travel to meetings and seminars will be required.

ADDITIONAL POSITION INFORMATION

ADA Statement : The City of Apopka is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer committed to achieving excellence and strength through diversity. The City seeks a wide range of applicants for its positions so that one of our core values, a qualified and diverse workforce, will be affirmed. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance requires the City to provide reasonable invited to discuss accommodations.

DISCLAIMER :

The City of Apopka reserves the right to fill positions prior to the closing date and also reserves the right to close the posting prior to the date indicated. Positions will be filled by competitive selection from among categories of qualified and available candidates. It is the policy of the City of Apopka to give first consideration to all employees and other internal applicants prior to considering external (outside) applicants. Applicants should expect a starting salary at the minimum of the pay grade range; applicants with exceptional qualifications and / or experience may be eligible for a rate of pay which is higher than the range minimum upon approval by Administration. Your social security number is requested for the purpose of payroll eligibility verification, processing employment benefits, applicant and employee background checks, and income reporting and will be used solely for those purposes. The City of Apopka participates in E-Verify. Employers are required by federal law to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. We utilize the E-Verify system to process our new hires. We provide information to the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with Information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.