5776 - Human Resources Specialist (Recruitment and Selection)

Overall Job Objective

Position Description

Salary Grade: 6

Pay Range
Hiring Range: $20.10 - $23.62 Per Hour
Full Range: $20.10 - $27.14 Per Hour

Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification.

Pima County Human Resources is currently seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic individual to join our team as a Human Resources Specialist in Recruitment and Selection. In this position, you will play a vital role in supporting the Recruitment and Selection team in attracting and selecting exceptional talent to support the diverse needs of Pima County.

Join our dedicated team where you will have the opportunity to showcase your skills and experience.

Duties/Responsibilities

(Work assignments may vary depending on the department's needs and will be communicated to the applicant or incumbent by the supervisor.)

GENERAL DUTIES
Provides human resources services to client departments, employees and the public;

Creates, prepares and maintains common departmental and confidential client/employee records, in accordance with requirements of County, state and federal laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures;

Maintains required security and confidentiality of all information encountered or created during the course of business;

Keeps abreast of changes/updates to County, state or federal laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures relative to area of assignment;

Researches general and specialized information and prepares reports of findings, other routine correspondence, memoranda, operations manuals, and documents for supervisor review and approval;

Establishes and maintains specialized files and reference libraries;

Maintains specialized databases, inputs and retrieves data, and produces routine and adhoc computer reports;

Creates adhoc reports using electronic HRIS systems; Represents work unit in group presentations, events and meetings.

RECRUITMENT & SELECTION
Evaluates employment applications to determine qualifications of applicants for job classifications;

Assists and advises applicants in completing application, soliciting additional work history information when needed, and identifying required supplementary documentation;

Prepares, administers, scores and verifies employment tests, while maintaining security of all testing materials;

Uses specialized/automated databases and programs to screen applicants eligibility for certification to departments;

Assists professional staff and client departments in preparing recruiting announcements and advertising copy;

Updates and maintains the Countys applicant tracking system;

Works with vendor to troubleshoot problems with applicant tracking software and the Countys IT staff to troubleshoot problems with computer hardware;

Verifies accuracy of vendor billings for work unit and prepares/submits for payment following County procedures.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

Knowledge of:

• techniques for screening employment applications to determine applicants qualifications;
• maintenance and operation of automated applicant tracking systems;
• county and vendor billing processes and procedures;
• federal eligibility requirements and county procedures for FMLA entitlement;
• federal processing requirements and county procedures for E-verify;
• scope and content of state retirement plans available to Pima County employees;
• scope and content of county-provided insurance and related programs including LTD;
• business/legal English and basic statistical calculations;
• research techniques and reports writing;
• basic legal terminology;
• principles and techniques of client counseling;
• county processes/procedures for calculation, collection and accounting for funds;
• legal time constraints and deadlines imposed by law relative to area of assignment;
• departmental, county, state and federal laws, rules and regulations for the creation and maintenance of sensitive client/employee-related documentation.

Skills:

• reviewing employment applications to determine applicant qualifications;
• grading tests and entering data into specialized databases;
• interpreting requirements for assigned county-provided benefits and insurance programs;
• interpreting state and federal laws or regulations relative to area of assignment;
• counseling clients on benefits plans and identifying options available;
• assisting clients in the preparation of required documentation for benefit plan coverages and modifications of same;
• gathering information and preparing routine legal documents;
• communicating effectively;
• researching and mediating client problems with contractors/service providers;
• maintaining required security and confidentiality of information created or encountered during the course of assigned duties;
• conducting basic research, compiling data, and preparing reports for management consideration;
• creating and maintaining client files in compliance with county, state and federal laws, rules and regulations;
• calculating benefit program premiums and adjustments;
• use of computer-based resources to create, track and report information and activities;
• assisting departmental benefits/insurance representatives in processing of benefits-related documentation and the resolution of client problems with benefits providers;
• assisting employees and DPRs in accurately and completely filling out FMLA requests and I-9 paperwork;
• creating and delivering benefits-related information to clients, management and affected parties.

Minimum Qualifications

(1) A high school diploma, or GED and two years experience working in administrative/personnel functions.

(For experience, relevant education from an accredited college or university may be substituted.)

(2) One year of experience with Pima County performing administrative work functions.

Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see resume" on your application.

Preferred Qualifications: (Be specific in describing your experience in your application. Ensure the descriptions provided illustrate your competencies, specifically addressing the required and preferred qualifications.):

1. Experience using an HRIS system for employment actions, reporting, and analytics.
2. Customer service experience.
3. Experience with/knowledge of public records requests and subpoenas.
4. Experience with Microsoft Office Suite specifically with Excel, Word, and Outlook.

Selection Procedure:

Pima County Human Resources Department reserves the right to admit to the selection process only those candidates that meet the minimum/desired qualifications. All applications will be assessed based on an evaluation of the listed education and experience. Candidates meeting the minimum/desired qualifications may be further evaluated/scored against any advertised Preferred Qualifications. The hiring authority will interview and select the successful candidate from a referral list provided by Human Resources. Additional assessments/testing may be required as part of the selection process.

Supplemental Information

Licenses and Certificates: Valid driver license is required at time of application. Valid AZ driver license is required at time of appointment. The successful applicant will be subject to a 39-month DOT Motor Vehicle Record review to determine applicants suitability to operate county vehicles in accordance with Pima County administrative procedures. Failure to obtain and maintain the required licenses and certifications shall be grounds for termination. Any offer of employment resulting from this recruitment is contingent upon Fleet Services review and approval of the candidates driving record.

Special Notice Items: The County requires pre-employment background checks. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include verification of work history, education, and criminal conviction history. A prior criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify a candidate from employment with the County.

Physical/Sensory Requirements: Physical and sensory abilities will be determined by position.

EEO Information: Pima County Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce and will not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, kinship, political interest, or any other characteristic protected by law.