Human Resource Specialist - Personnel

YourMembership/Partner co; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Sarasota County Sheriff's Office is seeking a Human Resources Specialist to perform a range of clerical HR duties under the supervision of the Personnel Manager. You will review applications, administer pre-employment tests, schedule assessments, and maintain confidential personnel files.

The role includes handling inquiries, assisting with HR projects, and supporting recruitment activities, including events. Strong communication and confidentiality are essential in a high-volume environment.

Qualifications

• Two years of related work experience within the last three years.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professional discretion.
• Ability to review documents for accuracy and compliance.
• Proficient with general office practices and procedures.
• Proficient in the use of computers and office equipment.
• Ability to maintain multiple calendars and schedule appointments.
• Ability to multi-task and work independently.
• Effective verbal and written communication, with diversity awareness.

Responsibilities

• Review and evaluate employment applications; administer exams and score results.
• Schedule applicant appointments for fitness, psychological, medical evaluations, etc.
• Maintain confidential electronic personnel files and records.
• Respond to inquiries about job duties, benefits, schedules, and working conditions.
• Assist with background investigations, HR projects, and recruitment events.
• Enter data into personnel databases and assist with HR documentation.

Skills

Related work experience

Confidentiality

Document review

General office procedures

Computer proficiency

Calendar management

Multi-tasking

Verbal & written communication

Tools

CJSTC ATMS

Job description

Under the immediate supervision of the Personnel Manager, the Human Resources Specialist performs a variety of clerical activities; reviews and evaluates employment applications, administers, scores and records employment examinations; schedules applicant appointments such as fitness assessments, psychological assessments, medical evaluations, etc. Prepares recruitment eligibly lists, maintains multiple databases to ensure all data and records are preserved in compliance with accreditation standards, public records law, and agency policy; Maintains confidential, electronic personnel files, including preparing/updating employment records related to hiring, transferring, promoting, etc.; Interacts with and assists a high volume of clients (including applicants, employees, vendors, other law enforcement agencies, etc.) in person, via telephone, and email; Provides Human Resources information; Responds to inquiries regarding job duties, responsibilities, benefits, schedules, working conditions, promotion opportunities, etc.; Verifies employment status, updates procedures as needed, assists with employee/Human Resources projects, attends recruitment events (some recruiting events are on weekends and after hours); Assists Background investigators with initial background investigation processing and information gathering, and performs other related work as requested.

General Description of Duties

Tasks: Complete assignment as directed; maintain work areas; maintain general orders; complete, update, submit required reports/documents/forms; receive, route, and disperse telephone calls/messages; compose and type correspondence, reports, and other materials; schedule appointments/meetings; generate and update agency employee list; maintain and update files/reports/documentation; schedule special events; fingerprint persons; administer pre-employment tests; supervise employee application process; update and maintain all employee/auxiliary unit records and personnel transactions; enter registrations or changes into CJSTC=ATMS; process employment application; process enrollment paperwork for new employee/reservist; enter and update personnel database system as required; maintain and update personnel and applicant file log; generate and maintain EEO statistic; purge application/files; conduct recruitment activities; advise on open enrollment/coverage changes; process member health insurance changes; handle/resolve health insurance eligibility problems; provide insurance related assistance; and maintain adequate insurance/benefits supplies.

Minimum Requirements

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Two years of related work experience. (The term "experience," refers to active full-time employment, either in the same position, or directly related to the position applied for. The experience must have occurred within three (3) years prior to application with the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office.)
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professional discretion.
• Ability to review documents for accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
  Ability to accurately enter and/or retrieve information from various computers systems and/or programs in a timely manner.
• Knowledge of general office practices and procedures.
• Proficient in the use of computer and office equipment to perform position tasks.
• Ability to maintain multiple calendars and effectively schedule appointments.
• Ability to multi-task and work independently.
• Ability to effectively communicate, verbal and written, demonstrating an awareness for human diversity to citizens and colleagues.