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Job Details: Human Resources Specialist

Job Type	In Person
Employment Type	Full Time
Shift Schedule
Industry	Other: Workforce Development
Education Level
Ability One/Second Chance
Job Description	This position serves as the Hampton Roads Workforce Council’s (Council) Human Resources Specialist and is responsible for assisting with various human resources functions, to include recruiting and interviewing, completing administrative tasks, and assisting with special projects. Reports to the Human Resources Director.
Key Responsibilities	ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS\\· Provide assistance to department leadership with job postings, resume review, interview scheduling, and follow-up with candidates.\\· Assist the HR Director with coordination, planning, and execution of annual open enrollment activities.\\· Assist the department with staff training and development efforts.\\· Coordinate scheduling of interview panels; attends career fairs, develop and maintain relationships with employment agencies, universities, and other recruitment sources.\\· Familiarize oneself with the rules and regulations governing the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), as it pertains to Equal Opportunity.\\· Provide administrative support during quarterly and annual EO monitoring and training to Council and partner/subrecipient staff members.\\· Assist the HR department with special projects, as needed.\\· Respond to staff requests in a timely manner, providing guidance and direction on HR matters.\\· Complete and submit necessary paperwork for staff changes.\\· Assist the finance and payroll department with special projects, as needed.\\· Performs other duties as assigned.
Education Level	High School Diploma/GED
Required Certifications or Licenses
Optional Certifications or Licenses
Skills and Experience	REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE\\· Human Resources – A basic understanding of human resources and modern business principles, theories, and practices. General knowledge of organizational development including training principles and practices. Basic knowledge of recruitment and selection processes and best practices.\\· Customer Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer service. This includes setting and meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.\\\REQUIRED SKILLS\\· Computer Skills — Utilizes a personal computer with word processing, spreadsheet, and related software to effectively complete a variety of administrative tasks with reasonable speed and accuracy.\\· Critical Thinking – Uses logic and reasoning; performs additional research to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches.\\· Time Management — Plans and organizes daily work routine. Estimates expected time of completion of elements of work and establishes a personal schedule accordingly. Implements work activities in accordance with priorities and estimated schedules.\\\REQUIRED ABILITIES\\· Interpersonal Relationships — Ability to develop and maintain cooperative and professional relationships with employees and all levels of management to include representatives from other departments and organizations.\\· Communication —Ability to effectively communicate ideas and proposals verbally and in writing.\\· Basic Math - Ability to perform arithmetic and statistical applications. Ability to employ basic math principles and practices in the analysis and reporting of data.
Benefits	Excellent benefits, including participation in the Virginia Retirement System and fully paid health insurance for the employee.