Human Resources Specialist

Under the general direction of the Human Resources Director, a Human Resources Specialist administers the recruitment processes for classes of work with Muskegon County. This process includes the advertising of positions, screening of applications, testing and certifying qualified applicants. An employee in this class of work will also perform the pre-employment orientation process for selected candidates. In addition, the Human Resources Specialist will process employee forms and review department submitted performance evaluations in accordance with Muskegon County Personnel Rules.

A Human Resources Specialist will also prepare standard reports, complete employment verifications and perform other duties as assigned.

• Possess an Associate's degree in a business program from an accredited university, college or business school.
• Have a minimum of one (1) year full-time paid personnel or human resources administration work experience.

An employee in this class performs generally sedentary work activities requiring occasional lifting of objects weighing thirty-five (35) pounds or less.

This employee generally works in County offices though occasional local travel may be required.

The selected candidate must take a post-offer medical examination (including back screen and complete physical) and drug screening test given by a County appointed physician before the first day of employment. An offer of employment is contingent upon the results of the medical examination and drug screening test. Applicants for County employment may be subject to a post-offer criminal background check, depending on the nature and assignment of the position.

When such check is conducted, an offer of employment is contingent upon the results of the criminal background check. Appointees must satisfactorily complete a probationary period before the appointment will be considered permanent.

Any applicant is entitled to a review of any determination or action taken by the County regarding the applicant’s employment application. Inquiries should be directed to the County Human Resources Department.

The purpose of this recruitment is to establish an eligible list from which to fill present and future vacancies in this classification in the County system. For each opening, the Department Head has her/his choice of the candidates who meet the required minimum entrance qualifications. This list remains in effect for three months unless exhausted or extended.

MUSKEGON COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

MUSKEGON COUNTY HAS ADOPTED A VETERANS PREFERENCE POLICY THAT RECOGNIZES QUALIFYING MILITARY SERVICE