Recruitment & HR Specialist

Allentown Parking Authority; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Health Benefits –Medical

Life Insurance and other benefits

Retirement Plan with APA match

Tuition reimbursement

Generous Paid Leave Time

Job summary

The Allentown Parking Authority is seeking a detail-oriented Human Resources Assistant to join its HR team. This role focuses on the full recruitment lifecycle, coordinating hiring activities, onboarding new hires, and supporting employee relations and training efforts.

The position reports to the Human Resources Manager and will assist with compliance, HRIS data maintenance, and internal communications about policy updates while upholding strict confidentiality and contributing to a positive

Qualifications

• 2+ years’ experience conducting full life cycle recruiting; required
• Associates degree or degree in Human Resources and/or Business preferred, or relevant experience
• Advanced PC skills (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook)
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities
• Prior experience with HRIS; Paylocity preferred
• Individual must be flexible, self-starter, team oriented, and capable of multi-tasking
• Must hold and maintain a valid driver’s license and record in compliance with requirements established by the company’s auto insurance provider

Responsibilities

• Handle the recruitment process for all open positions, including job postings, applicant screening, interview coordination, background checks, extending offers and onboarding
• Organize hiring events by planning activities, handling event details and representing the organization to attract qualified candidates
• Assist in employee relations, where applicable
• Assist in identifying employee training needs and development opportunities, coordinate logistics and deliver training sessions
• Maintain compliance with labor laws and regulations; maintain employee records and HR documentation; assist with audits and inspections
• Manage internal communications related to policy updates and track acknowledgements
• Maintain HRIS systems and data confidentiality; generate reports and analytics from HRIS data
• Promote a positive workplace culture and organize employee engagement activities and events
• Facilitate effective communication between management and employees and keep applicants informed through recruitment stages
• Provide administrative support for the Human Resource Manager and executive leadership; assist with Appeals Processes; organize and protect confidential HR records
• Escort employees for random drug testing in compliance with policy and regulations
• Organize, compile, update company personnel records and documentation
• Order and maintain office supplies for meetings, events, and trainings; ensure supplies are stocked
• All other duties as assigned

Skills

Recruitment

Employee relations

Training & development

Compliance

HRIS

Employee engagement

Communication

Education

Associates degree in HR/Business

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Outlook

Job description

The Allentown Parking Authority is seeking a detail-oriented Human Resources Assistant to join its HR team. This role focuses on the full recruitment lifecycle, coordinating hiring activities, onboarding new hires, and supporting employee relations and training efforts.

The position reports to the Human Resources Manager and will assist with compliance, HRIS data maintenance, and internal communications about policy updates while upholding strict confidentiality and contributing to a positive