Human Resources Specialist

The Human Resources Specialists provides professional and administrative support in the delivery of human resources services. This position is responsible for employee recruitment, onboarding, benefits administration, personnel records, training, policy implementation, and compliance with applicable federal, state, and local employment laws. The Human Resources Speicialists serves as a resource to employees and department managers on HR policies, procedures and contributes to fostering a positive, compliant, and equitable workplace environment.

Work requires a high level of confidentiality, attention to detail, and the ability to interact effectively with employees, supervisors, and the public. Normally scheduled work hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification.

Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Coordinates the full-cycle recruitment process, including creating requisitions, posting job announcements, screening applications, scheduling and attending interviews.
• Works with department heads to develop job postings and identify qualified candidates.
• Conducts reference and background checks in accordance with city policy, procedures and applicable law.
• Coordinate new employee orientation, onboarding and offboarding processes.
• Maintain and support employee recognition programs, wellness initiatives and staff development activities.
• Maintains accurate and confidential employee personnel files in compliance with applicable records retention laws and standards.
• Ensure HR records in the Human Resources Information System (HRIS) are current and accurate.
• Assists in ensuring compliance with federal and state employment laws, including FMLA, ADA, FLSA, EEO, and HIPPA.
• Assist employees with inquiries regarding HR policies, procedures, and benefit questions, escalating complex matters as appropriate.
• Administer employee benefits programs including health, dental, vision, retirement, leave and other City-sponsored programs.
• Administer and maintain the City’s internship program.

• Knowledge in principles and practices of public sector human resources administration.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, including but not limited to FMLA, ADA, FLSA, Title VII, EEO, and HIPPA.
• Knowledge of benefits programs and administration practices.
• Knowledge of recruitment and selection best practices.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint), and HR information systems.
• Strong organization skills and the ability to adapt to changing priorities and organizational needs.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information appropriately.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and written.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive working relations with employees and management.
• Ability to research analyze and resolve HR-related issues.
• Represent the City of Dade City professionally in interactions with employees, applicants, vendors and the public.

High School Diploma or GED required.

Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in human resources or equivalent, required.

Associate’s degree in human resources, business administration, or related field preferred.

Prior municipal or public sector experience, highly preferred.

• Valid Florida Driver’s License; required.
• SHRM-CP or PHR certification, preferred.

Work is performed under the general supervision of the Human Resources Director.

A qualified employee or applicant with a disability may be afforded a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential job functions of a position in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

The City of Dade City is a drug-free workplace in accordance with Federal and Florida Law.

Under Section 295.07, F.S., Chapter SSA-7 the City of Dade City provides to Veterans that first preference in appointment will be given to preference-eligible applicants.

Tasks require the ability to sit for extended periods of time at a keyboard or workstation accessing, inputting and retrieving information. Some tasks involve the intermittent performance of physically