HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST

Salary: $61,724.05 - $98,733.79 Annually
Location : Tarpon Springs City Hall
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 202600139
Department: Human Resources
Opening Date: 05/07/2026
Closing Date: 6/1/2026 11:59 PM Eastern


Description
Are you passionate about people, organization, and creating a positive workplace culture? We are seeking a detail-oriented and service-driven Human Resources Specialist to join our team. This position plays a vital role in supporting employees and leadership through recruitment, benefits administration, onboarding, HR compliance, and employee support services. The ideal candidate is organized, approachable, adaptable, and committed to delivering exceptional customer service.
Why Join Tarpon Springs?

• Health and Dental Insurance at no cost to the employee
• 9% Employer Retirement Contribution
• Employee Gym Membership
• 13 Paid Holidays
• Collaborative leadership environment
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
• Commitment to professional development and career advancement
• Education Incentives and Reimbursements

The purpose of this position is to complete complex personnel duties relative to specialized areas such as retirement, recruitment, training, onboarding, employee relations, communications, budgeting etc., which require independent action within the scope of established laws, rules, regulations and procedures.
This job works under general supervision, independently developing work methods and sequences.
Starting Salary $61,724 - $70,000 Depending on Experience, Education and Skills

Examples of Duties
The essential functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the class as necessary.

• Prepares personnel action forms and related documentation with respect to newly hired employees, resignations, retirements, dismissals, and any change in status or pay.
• Responsible for recruitment functions including job vacancy postings, initial screenings and interview assistance. Maintains applicant files and performs preliminary review of applicants' qualifications and coordinates Civil Service applicant testing. Maintains current candidate eligibility lists and transmits listing to department heads.
• Reconciles monthly health, dental and life/LTD insurance bills for employees, dependents, COBRA participants and retirees. Process all benefits additions or revisions and coordinate all COBRA documentation and correspondence.
• Assists employees in the interpretation of benefits by answering questions regarding coverages, assisting in completion of necessary paperwork, and analysis of coordination of benefits i.e., LTD, Pension, Health, Dental, Life, and 457 plan.
• Coordinates and conducts employee education and training for any new HR benefits, processes, or software as needed.
• Maintains electronic records and document management for employees. Maintains accurate information in HRIS software.
• Conducts employee orientation, onboarding and checkout.
• Revises and creates job descriptions, as required.
• Establishes and maintains comprehensive standard operating procedures (SOPS), for all position job duties, ensuring clear documentation of processes and best practices.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Typical Qualifications

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business or Public Administration or related discipline. A combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Two years of human resources, benefits administration, payroll or related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES:

• Must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license with an acceptable driving history.
• SHRM-CP, PHR or other Human Resources related certifications preferred

Supplemental Information

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Group A
Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.

• Performs sedentary work that involves walking or standing some of the time and involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or sustained keyboard operations.

UNAVOIDABLE HAZARDS (WORK ENVIRONMENT):
Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.

• None.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT COMPLIANCE
The City of Tarpon Springs is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the City to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.
STANDARD CLAUSES
May be required to work nights, weekends, holidays and emergencies (man-made or natural) to meet the business needs of the City.
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of essential functions and responsibilities that are required of an employee for this job. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.
ESSENTIAL SAFETY FUNCTIONS
It is the responsibility of each employee to comply with established policies, procedures, and safe work practices. Each employee must follow safety training and instructions provided by their supervisor. Each employee must also properly wear and maintain all personal protective equipment required for their job. Finally, each employee must immediately report any unsafe work practices or unsafe conditions as well as any on-the-job injury or illnesses.
Every manager/supervisor is responsible for enforcing all safety rules and regulations. In addition, they are responsible for ensuring that a safe work environment is maintained, safe work practices are followed, and employees are properly trained.

**This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies. **


The City of Tarpon Springs, Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment and treated without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, religion, disability, age, pregnancy, marital status or veteran status (except if eligible for Veteran's Preference) and all other protected characteristics.


Drug Free Workplace
We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
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What experience do you have with HRIS, payroll, applicant tracking systems, or benefits administration software? Please list systems you have used.
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Describe a situation where you had to manage multiple deadlines or competing priorities in an HR environment. How do you organize your work and ensure tasks were completed accurately and on time?
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Do you have experience with Public Benefit Administration and if so please describe?
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