Human Resources Specialist

City of Yakima; Yakima (WA); On-site; USD 42,333 - 51,439; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3% contribution to a 457 deferred compensation plan

Employee contribution to Teamsters Pension Plan

Leave accruals

Vacation starting at 8 hours/month

3 personal holidays

11 observed holidays

Up to 5% bilingual pay

Longevity pay after 5 years

Job summary

The City of Yakima's Human Resources Department seeks a Recruitment Specialist to join the recruitment team. This role involves expertly reviewing confidential applications, ensuring accuracy, and maintaining professional interactions that reflect HR's commitment to service.

Candidates should have a High School diploma and substantial experience in human resources or an equivalent degree. The position offers a competitive hourly salary of $30.73 - $37.34, plus outstanding benefits like vacation accruals and pension contributions.

Qualifications

• 4 years progressively responsible experience in human resource administration or relevant BA with 1 year experience.
• Ability to accurately type 35 wpm.
• SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review confidential application and pre-employment materials.
• Maintain accuracy and integrity throughout the testing process.
• Support candidates with empathy and clear communication.

Skills

Confidentiality

Customer service

Communication

Empathy

Accuracy

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management or related field

Job description

The Human Resources Department has an exciting opportunity on the recruitment team!We’re looking for a recruitment specialist who can expertly review confidential application and pre‑employment materials, and maintain accuracy and integrity throughout the testing process. Just as importantly, the ideal candidate will have an upbeat friendly demeanor, be able to communicate clearly, support candidates with empathy, and ensure every interaction reflects the HR Departments commitment to exceptional service to internal and external customers.

MINIMUM CLASS REQUIREMENTS:

High School diploma or equivalent and four (4) years progressively responsible experience in human resource administration OR BA in Human Resources Management; Psychology; Industrial Relations; Public Administration or closely related field with one (1) year customer service experience in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment. Ability to accurately type 35 wpm.

Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM) Certification SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP and at least one (1) year of human resource management experience is preferred.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND/OR CERTIFICATES

Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM) Certification SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP is preferred.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Salary Range $30.73 - $37.34 Hourly
• 3% contribution to a 457 deferred compensation plan
• Employee contribution to Teamsters Pension Plan
• Leave accruals
• Vacation – Starting at 8 hours/month
• Personal holiday – 3 days
• Observed holiday – 11 holidays
• Up to 5% bilingual/biliterate English/Spanish special pay
• Longevity pay (after 5 years)
• Much more!