Human Resources Specialist

Under limited supervision, assist the Human Resources Director or designee with all aspects of human resources for the County including areas related to employment, benefits, employee services, staffing, assist with payroll processing, and records maintenance functions. *The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or logical assignment to the position.* - Ensure the County Personnel Policy and Bargaining Unit Contract, as applicable, is followed by employees, and report suspected violations to the Supervisor and County Manager. - Post all open positions when notified of vacancy. - Review employee applications for qualifications, verify references, maintain records, and conduct or coordinate background checks. - Organize and conduct interviews for all qualified candidates. - Maintain all hiring files for each posted position. - Schedule all employment candidate drug screens, and physicals prior to starting. - Distribute, collect, and maintain all new hire paperwork. - Comply with County purchasing policy and terms of a contract with a service provider. - Maintain data entry of all employee records into the appropriate software systems. - Process and file employee benefit new enrollment, open enrollment changes, qualifying event changes, and cancellations, including Cobra notifications. - Help build and conduct new hire orientations. - Monitor monthly driving records for County drivers. Communicate record changes to employees and supervisors as required. - Maintain all confidential personnel files in accordance with governmental record retention statutes and County policy. - Assist with School Career Fairs and County Job Fairs. - Assist with maintaining the employment section of the County Website. - Assist with Worker’s Compensation, FMLA, ADA, ACA, and leave bank benefits in compliance with federal and state laws as well as the County’s policies and procedures. - Assist in answering Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Complaints and Human Rights Complaints. - Assist with new employee orientations and schedule training as needed and required by County policy or law. - An Associate’s degree in a related field or a minimum of two (2) years of experience in a related position - Must possess and maintain a valid New Mexico driver's license. Must have a good driving record to be insurable for liability purposes. **Professional Requirements:** - Successful completion of required training, including but not limited to Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), and Defensive Driving within one year from the date of hire. - Adhere to the dress code; business casual dress is neat and clean. - Report to work on time and as scheduled. - Represent the County positively and professionally at all times, including the use of tact when working with a wide range of individuals, including the public, often under tense circumstances. - Comply with all County policies, procedures, and standards regarding ethical business practices in accordance with the Governmental Conduct Act. - Attend regular staff meetings. **Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:** - Knowledge of human resources principles and practices, including recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, compensation, benefits administration, leave management, and employment law. - Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local employment laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and collective bargaining agreements. - Knowledge of personnel records management, human resources information systems (HRIS), and records retention requirements. - Skill in interpreting and applying personnel policies, procedures, collective bargaining agreements, and applicable laws. - Skill in conducting research, maintaining accurate records, preparing reports, and ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regul…