HR Specialist

West Chester Township’s HR Specialist will have the exciting opportunity to serve Ohio’s largest township, “One of America’s Best Places to Live.” West Chester is committed to superb customer service with an emphasis on integrity, fiscal responsibility, and open communication. It is a lean and fiscally sound government known for providing exceptional services to a vibrant community. West Chester is a sophisticated community with approximately 67,000 residents and 3,700 businesses. It is a thriving community that continues to grow. Strong schools, beautiful homes, and safe neighborhoods, balanced with a vibrant business community and a variety of urban amenities, simplify the busy lives of residents and leave time for them to enjoy the ride. The Position The HR Specialist will serve as the primary contact person for West Chester Township employees and coordinate various aspects of the HR Department. This position will support the goals and mission of West Chester Township, but also all departments of our local government, including Police, Fire, Dispatch, Community Services, Community Development, and Administration. The candidate must be an effective communicator, possess excellent organizational and customer service skills, and be well‑organized and detail‑oriented to handle multiple projects within prescribed timelines. Responsibilities include various aspects of HR, including full‑cycle recruiting, leave management such as FMLA and short‑term disability, benefits administration, HRIS management, culture initiatives, and responding to internal/external HR inquiries in a timely manner. This position will be in the office Monday‑Friday with the core hours of 8:30am‑4:30pm. Travel within the Township will be required. The pay rate for this position starts at $29.19/hour. Key Responsibilities Talent Acquisition & Onboarding End‑to‑End Recruitment: Manage the talent acquisition process to attract and select top‑tier candidates Onboarding & Offboarding: Lead employee orientation, manage the 30/60/90‑day integration process, and conduct insightful exit interviews to drive continuous improvement Benefits & Leave Administration Benefits Management: Oversee day‑to‑day benefits administration, including total compensation education, open enrollment, life events, and accrual tracking Leave Management: Serve as the point of contact for leave programs, ensuring compliance and support for FMLA, Short‑Term Disability (STD), and ADA accommodations Employee Lifecycle & Engagement Culture & Engagement: Support culture initiatives and manage the deployment and analysis of employee engagement surveys Employee Support: Serve as a primary point of contact for day‑to‑day employee inquiries. Handle employment verifications, personnel file requests, and formal correspondence (e.g., years of service and benefits letters) Confidentiality and Compliance Administer the Township’s employee policy and procedures manual and ensure policies and procedures and their updates are applied to Township operations correctly and always comply with all applicable local, state, and federal laws Ensure compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal laws in personnel recruitment, examination, and selection processes Maintain confidentiality of all employee benefits and human resource functions, files, and reports Experience High School Diploma or equivalent Completion of a secondary education; PHR or SPHR Certified, or related HR certification preferred Three (3) years of related experience Benefits 11 paid holidays Lifestyle Reimbursement Account Paid leave, including vacation, personal and sick Comprehensive Health, Dental and Vision Benefits, including Township contribution to HSA & FSA Employer‑paid life insurance Employee assistance program Participation in the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System Position is open until filled, with first review of applications beginning 7/27/2026. Interviews are targeted to start the week of 8/3/2026. The selection process includes the following: oral review board, polygraph, background check, and drug/medical screening. West Chester Township is an equal opportunity employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr