Human Resources Specialist

Jekyll Island, Georgia Vacation, Conservation, and Education Destination; Saint Simons (GA); On-site; USD 49,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Flex benefits

12 paid holidays

Vacation and sick leave accrual

Amenities pass

Parking

Job summary

Jekyll Island Authority in Georgia is seeking a Human Resources Specialist (Recruiting & Retention) to build a strong workforce by leading staffing, implementing recruitment strategies, and managing the applicant tracking system. You will conduct interviews, extend offers, and focus on retention to support the organization.

The role requires engaging with candidates and managers, delivering excellent customer service, and coordinating with the ADA and safety functions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Admin or related field with 2+ years HR experience.
• Or high school diploma with 6+ years related HR experience.
• HR certifications are a plus.
• Knowledge of employee relations and/or safety is a plus.
• Strong communication and customer service skills; comfortable speaking to groups.

Responsibilities

• Staffing and talent acquisition to attract qualified applicants.
• Serve as primary contact for candidates and hiring managers; deliver excellent service.
• Manage recruitment cycle: review applications, interviews, references.
• Assess candidate qualifications via application, resume, and interviews.
• Schedule interviews and extend employment offers; provide feedback.
• Maintain ATS data and generate recruitment reports.
• Conduct employee retention check-ins and develop retention insights.
• Create and manage social media calendar and posts for openings and benefits.
• Develop candidate sourcing across job boards and networks; attend job fairs.

Skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Social media recruiting

Applicant tracking systems

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR/Business or related field

High school diploma or equivalent + 6+ years HR experience

Tools

HRIS/ATS software

Job description

Job Title:Human Resources Specialist (Recruiting & Retention)

Department/Division:Human Resources / Administration

Status:Regular, Full-time Employee

Pay:$48,825 - $54,825 annual salary (DOQ)

Reports to:Director of Human Resources

Benefits:Full Benefits eligible including health insurance, flex benefits, 12 paid holidays, vacation and sick leave accrual, amenities pass and parking.

Retirement:State Employee Retirement System -GSEPS (Pension plus matching 401k)

Closing date: 4:00pm Monday September 14, 2026. *Note: This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified. Incomplete applications or applications without accompanying documents when required will not be considered.

Jekyll Island is dedicated to maintaining the delicate balance between nature and humankind through conservation, education, and preservation. Surrounded by salt marshes, expansive oceanfront, and ancient maritime forests, it is situated within the chain of the Golden Isles and just a few miles from St. Simons Island, Sea Island, and Brunswick. As a State Park, Jekyll Island is a coastal haven where nature and humans peacefully co-exist.

Job Summary

The Human Resources Specialist (Recruiting & Retention) will be responsible for staffing and talent acquisition to build a strong workforce, including developing and implementing effective recruitment strategies to attract and hire qualified applicants as well as employee relations that maintains strong talent retention. Responsibilities include managing the applicant tracking system (ATS), conducting interviews, extending offers of employment, and retention. A successful candidate will love interacting with people, understand the recruiting cycle, and have a desire to learn, understand, and support our organization.

Description

• Provides human resources services, primarily recruiting and staffing by actively recruiting to find and hire talent with appropriate experience, skills, and abilities to meet the needs of the position.
• Serves as a primary point of contact for candidates and hiring managers of assigned positions by building effective relationships; delivers exceptional customer service through quality performance and follow-through.
• Manages recruiting cycle including but not limited to application/resume review, conducting preliminary interviews, scheduling and participating in interviews and checking references.
• Assess candidates’ qualifications via application, resume reviews and interviews.
• Schedules interviews, works with hiring managers on selection process, and employment offers; contributes relative feedback.
• Maintains and utilizes recruitment applicant tracking system to ensure accurate data, monitors applicant process.
• Performs employee retention check-ins, provides relative feedback, develops reports of findings.
• Create and manage social media calendar and posts related to employment openings, benefits, employee recognition, etc.
• Develops and maintains candidate sourcing from a variety of channels including job boards, professional networks, serves as primary point of contact and attends job fairs and off-site events.
• Performs additional HR related duties related to safety, including but not limited to reviewing Workers’ Compensation claims, assisting department managers with cause of incident, and recommends training as necessary. Collaborates with ADA coordinator for modified duty accommodations.
• Conducts employee relations-related investigations as assigned.
• Performs clerical activities including generating system reports, filing, and distributing correspondence/information to candidates, maintains records in accordance with retention guidelines.
• Maintains a consistent, customer-focused attitude when conducting business and providing services to employees, the public, and other customers.
• Participates in training as required or assigned.
• Maintain confidentiality of employee/applicant records.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related projects as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field with a minimum of two (2) years related experience required. OR
• High school diploma or recognized equivalent plus a minimum of six (6) years of related human resources experience.
• HR related professional certifications a pluss.
• Knowledge, ability, and experience with employee relations and/or safety a plus.
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal) are required, must be comfortable proactively communicating with others, must be comfortable talking in front of a group of people.
• Must be self-motivated, attentive to details, have excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Critical thinking skills with the ability to develop recruiting plans and strategies.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks or projects at one time, recognize and respond to priorities, and regularly meet deadlines.
• Able to give and receive feedback effectively.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office required.
• Ability to utilize social media in recruiting.
• Knowledge of electronic applicant tracking systems.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

• Exert up to 35 pounds of force occasionally, 20 pounds of force frequently, and a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.
• More than 50% of the typical workday will be spent sitting, reaching, grasping and using repetitive motions of the wrists, hands, and fingers, certain periods will require more than 50% of the day spent walking and standing.
• Between 25% and 50% of the typical workday may be spent climbing stairs, pushing and pulling.
• Less than 25% of the day is spent standing, kneeling, crouching and/or stooping.
• Must have visual clarity to prepare and analyze data and use computer.
• Sensory abilities required include vision, hearing and touching with more than 50% of the day spent communicating, talking, and hearing.
• Majority of work will be performed within an indoor office environment, however, work may be occasionally performed outdoors and subject to adverse environmental conditions.
• Noise level is considered quiet to normal.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field with a minimum of two (2) years related experience required. OR
• High school diploma or recognized equivalent plus a minimum of six (6) years of related human resources experience.
• HR related professional certifications a pluss.
• Knowledge, ability, and experience with employee relations and/or safety a plus.
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal) are required, must be comfortable proactively communicating with others, must be comfortable talking in front of a group of people.
• Must be self-motivated, attentive to details, have excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Critical thinking skills with the ability to develop recruiting plans and strategies.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks or projects at one time, recognize and respond to priorities, and regularly meet deadlines.
• Able to give and receive feedback effectively.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office required.
• Ability to utilize social media in recruiting.
• Knowledge of electronic applicant tracking systems.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

• Exert up to 35 pounds of force occasionally, 20 pounds of force frequently, and a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.
• More than 50% of the typical workday will be spent sitting, reaching, grasping and using repetitive motions of the wrists, hands, and fingers, certain periods will require more than 50% of the day spent walking and standing.
• Between 25% and 50% of the typical workday may be spent climbing stairs, pushing and pulling.
• Less than 25% of the day is spent standing, kneeling, crouching and/or stooping.
• Must have visual clarity to prepare and analyze data and use computer.
• Sensory abilities required include vision, hearing and touching with more than 50% of the day spent communicating, talking, and hearing.
• Majority of work will be performed within an indoor office environment, however, work may be occasionally performed outdoors and subject to adverse environmental conditions.
• Noise level is considered quiet to normal.

Jekyll Island Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Authority supports equal employment opportunities for all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. The Jekyll Island is a Drug-free Workplace.