Human Resources Specialist
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Norfolk, Virginia is America's most authentic and urban waterfront city. Home to the world's largest naval station and the business, arts, and cultural center of Coastal Virginia, Norfolk has been rated a top place to live, work, play, and raise a family by numerous publications.Working for the City of Norfolk is an opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of others. With our commitment to competitive pay and a strong retirement package, you can do good for your community and do well for yourself. Join a caring workplace that proudly celebrates uniqueness, authenticity, and a shared commitment to improving the lives of our residents.The Department of Human Resources attracts, develops, and retains diverse and exceptional employees committed to supporting our vibrant and resilient coastal community. We are currently seeking a Human Resources Specialist with a passion for public service and a genuine desire to provide the highest level of customer service. This position is responsible for successfully on-boarding new City employees and performing duties in support of the HR Administration and Talent Acquisition operations.The Human Resources Specialist provides a variety of highly responsible, confidential, and detailed administrative and technical support of the Human Resources department. Responsible for HRIS and personnel records maintenance, detailed administrative support, talent acquisition efforts, and special project support as assigned.Essential functions include but are not limited to:* Works with Talent Acquisition Analysts to successfully onboard new hires.* Assists with administrative aspects of recruitment.* Schedules and coordinates pre-employment background checks and drug screens, and communicates results to the appropriate staff.* Assists new hires with completing initial employment paperwork.* Enters new employee information into the HRIS system (PeopleSoft) with accuracy.* Creates identification badges and processes related request.* Issues and maintains ID/building access cards.* Serves as a liaison between City departments and the Department of Information Technology as it relates to employee on-boarding and employment maintenance processes.* Finalizes the roster for New Employee Orientation (NEO) in coordination with the Talent and Organizational Development team.* Responds to a variety of questions from employees and applicants including information on processing forms, recruitment, general benefits, policies and procedures and special programs or activities.* Reviews, verifies, and processes new hire and payroll documents.* Ensures appropriate security and confidentiality of employee information and records.* Prepares administrative reports as necessary or requested; reconciles and corrects errors as required.* Maintains HR files, correspondence and other materials; files all correspondence and other records in a timely manner. Makes copies of correspondence or other printed material, as necessary.* Performs other administrative/HR duties as assigned or requested.Work requires a level of knowledge equivalent to four years of high school.Two years' experience in Human Resources; preferably performing Talent Acquisition, Staffing, and new employee on-boarding duties.The ideal candidate will possess:* Ability to demonstrate exceptional interpersonal and customer service skills, attention to detail and organizational skills.* Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with frequent interruptions.* Ability to successfully navigate and use Microsoft Office Suite.* PeopleSoft experience.Signing Bonus: This position is eligible for a one-time $5,000 signing bonus.