Employment Specialist

Job Title

Under general supervision, performs work of moderate difficulty in employee recruitment, classification, compensation activities, and agency needs assessment; this position has county wide responsibility. Designs and maintains various record-keeping systems and prepares technical reports; compiles, researches, and analyzes data for personnel-related matters and special projects; responsible for New Hire onboarding, employment verification, scheduling, and preparation of ID Cards; scans and archives documents into the Electronic Document Management System (EDMS); enters, updates, and maintains human resources data in enterprise resources planning (ERP) software system; develops and maintains filing, cross-reference, and tracking systems; responsible for reviewing and screening employment applications daily; responds to applicant inquiries regarding the recruitment / hiring process and / or application status; makes copies, prints, collates, scan documents and routes the completed documents as directed; provides backup to the front office when needed; responsible for updating the weekly job listing; conducts background checks, educational verifications, pre-employment, random drug / alcohol testing; coordinates recruitment activities for Yuma County departments / offices; research existing applicant files for qualifying candidates; manages the recruitment / hiring process from posting announcements to closing requisitions; responds to internal and external recruitment inquiries; assists with writing and revising job descriptions; assists with preparing, submitting, and monitoring relocation and interview reimbursement requests; attends job fairs and other recruitment activities in the community; ensures compliance with all applicable employment laws and regulations; regular and reliable attendance is required; performs other duties as assigned.