Human Resource Specialist - Personnel

Under the immediate supervision of the Personnel Manager, the Human Resources Specialist performs a variety of clerical activities; reviews and evaluates employment applications, administers, scores and records employment examinations; schedules applicant appointments such as fitness assessments, psychological assessments, medical evaluations, etc. Prepares recruitment eligibly lists, maintains multiple databases to ensure all data and records are preserved in compliance with accreditation standards, public records law, and agency policy;
Maintains confidential, electronic personnel files, including preparing/updating employment records related to hiring, transferring, promoting, etc.;
Interacts with and assists a high volume of clients (including applicants, employees, vendors, other law enforcement agencies, etc.) in person, via telephone, and email;
Provides Human Resources information;
Responds to inquiries regarding job duties, responsibilities, benefits, schedules, working conditions, promotion opportunities, etc.;
Verifies employment status, updates procedures as needed, assists with employee/Human Resources projects, attends recruitment events (some recruiting events are on weekends and after hours);
Assists Background investigators with initial background investigation processing and information gathering, and performs other related work as requested.

Tasks:
Complete assignment as directed; maintain work areas; maintain general orders; complete, update, submit required reports/documents/forms; receive, route, and disperse telephone calls/messages; compose and type correspondence, reports, and other materials; schedule appointments/meetings; generate and update agency employee list; maintain and update files/reports/documentation; schedule special events; fingerprint persons; administer pre-employment tests; supervise employee application process; update and maintain all employee/auxiliary unit records and personnel transactions;

enter registrations or changes into CJSTC=ATMS; process employment application; process enrollment paperwork for new employee/reservist; enter and update personnel database system as required; maintain and update personnel and applicant file log; generate and maintain EEO statistic; purge application/files; conduct recruitment activities; advise on open enrollment/coverage changes; process member health insurance changes; handle/resolve health insurance eligibility problems; provide insurance related assistance;

and maintain adequate insurance/benefits supplies.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Two years of related work experience. (The term "experience," refers to active full-time employment, either in the same position, or directly related to the position applied for. The experience must have occurred within three (3) years prior to application with the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office.)
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professional discretion.
• Ability to review documents for accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
  Ability to accurately enter and/or retrieve information from various computers systems and/or programs in a timely manner.
• Knowledge of general office practices and procedures.
• Proficient in the use of computer and office equipment to perform position tasks.
• Ability to maintain multiple calendars and effectively schedule appointments.
• Ability to multi-task and work independently.
• Ability to effectively communicate, verbal and written, demonstrating an awareness for human diversity to citizens and colleagues.