Public Sector HR Specialist - Training, Benefits & Data

City of St. Charles; St. Charles (IL); On-site; USD 49,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Wellness incentives

Retirement pension (IMRF)

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

The City of St. Charles is seeking a service-oriented, highly organized Human Resources Specialist to join its HR team.

This role provides support across recruitment, onboarding, training, benefits, performance management, records, reporting, and labor relations in a municipal setting. You will contribute to a positive employee experience, help manage confidential information, and engage with a collaborative team committed to public service and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, public administration, or a related field.
• At least 1 year of relevant HR experience; HR education, certification, or public-sector experience preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication, organization, customer service, and analytical skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, Microsoft 365, and SharePoint; ability to learn HRIS, applicant tracking, payroll, and performance-management systems.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with sound judgment and professionalism.
• Background check (fingerprinting) and drug screen will be required.

Responsibilities

• Support Citywide employee training and development programs, including scheduling, communications, vendor coordination, attendance tracking, and budget support.
• Provide responsive, confidential customer service.
• Maintain accurate and confidential personnel records, HRIS information, required postings, and employee identification records.
• Prepare HR reports, conduct research, and analyze workforce data to support HR initiatives.
• Coordinate recruitment activities, including job postings, applicant review, interview scheduling, candidate communication, and onboarding.
• Support annual performance evaluation processes for union and non-union employees.
• Assist employees with benefits, wellness programs, leave processes, recognition programs, and general HR inquiries.
• Assist with labor relations, collective bargaining preparation, and grievance research.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Customer service

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR/Business/Public Administration

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

HRIS/ATS/Payroll systems

Job description

The City of St. Charles is seeking a service-oriented, highly organized Human Resources Specialist to join its HR team.

This role provides support across recruitment, onboarding, training, benefits, performance management, records, reporting, and labor relations in a municipal setting. You will contribute to a positive employee experience, help manage confidential information, and engage with a collaborative team committed to public service and continuous improvement.