HR Specialist- Talent and Employee Experience

HR Specialist - Talent and Employee Experience

Under general supervision, the HR Specialist (Talent & Employee Experience) is responsible for attracting, welcoming, engaging, and supporting employees throughout their employment lifecycle by leading talent acquisition, onboarding, employee communications, recognition programs, safety coordination, and employee experience initiatives. The HR Specialist (Talent & Employee Experience) champions the City's core values of Professional Development, Accountability, Respect, Teamwork, and Integrity by creating meaningful employee experiences that support organizational success and exceptional public service.

Essential Functions are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills. They are intended to be accurate summaries of what the job classification involves and what is required to perform it. Employees are responsible for all other duties as assigned.

1. Partners with hiring managers to lead the City's full-cycle recruitment process, including workforce planning support, position advertising, candidate communications, interview coordination, selection support, pre-employment activities, and onboarding preparation to attract and retain a high-quality workforce.

2. Develops and implements innovative recruitment strategies and employer branding initiatives that position the City as an employer of choice through career outreach, partnerships with educational institutions and workforce organization, veteran outreach, social media, job fairs, and community engagement.

3. Coordinates comprehensive new employee onboarding and orientation programs that promote organizational understanding, employee engagement, and a successful transition into City employment.

4. Develops and administers employee recognition and appreciation programs, including service awards, annual employee awards, and other initiatives that strengthen organizational culture, employee engagement, and retention.

5. Develops and maintains internal employee communications, including the employee newsletter, intranet, announcements, and other communication platforms that promote transparency, employee awareness, and organizational connection.

6. Coordinates and monitors employee professional development activities, including required training, certification completion, and educational opportunities, while partnering with departments to promote continuous learning and compliance.

7. Coordinates City safety initiatives, safety committee activities, employee safety communications, and related programs that promote a safe and healthy workplace.

8. Coordinates the development, organization, and maintenance of departmental Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to promote operational consistency, knowledge management, and process documentation throughout the organization.

9. Coordinates employee offboarding activities, exit procedures, and separation documentation to ensure a positive employee experience and compliance with established procedures.

10. Evaluates recruitment, onboarding, engagement, recognition, and communication metrics and recommends process improvements that enhance organizational effectiveness and the overall employee experience.

11. Prepares reports, maintains records, develops procedures, participates on committees, and performs other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Deep knowledge and understanding of the City's core values of Professional Development, Accountability, Respect, Teamwork, and Integrity, and the mission and values of the People and Performance Management team.

• Demonstrated knowledge of Federal, State, and local government regulations and rules related to human resources functions.

• Demonstrated knowledge of municipal organizational structure, function, and authority of various City departments.

• Demonstrated knowledge of principles and practices of talent acquisition, recruitment, and employee onboarding.

• Demonstrated knowledge of employer branding and recruitment marketing strategies.

• Demonstrated knowledge of employee engagement, recognition, and employee experience best practices.

• Knowledge of employee…