Human Resources Specialist

Human Resources Administrative Assistant

Provides comprehensive administrative support to the Human Resources Office in the administration of recruitment, onboarding, employee records, leave administration, employee benefits, workers' compensation, performance management, and other human resources programs. Serves as the primary administrative resource supporting the employee lifecycle, providing responsive, efficient, and compliant human resources services.

Essential functions include administrative support for the Town's recruitment process, Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) program, workers' compensation program, and employee benefits programs. Supports the Human Resources Director and Payroll & Human Resources Administrator in the administration of the Town's human resources programs by coordinating HR projects, maintaining records, preparing reports, monitoring compliance activities, improving administrative processes, and providing exceptional customer service.

Recommended minimum qualifications include an Associate's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a closely related field; Bachelor's Degree preferred. Two to four years of progressively responsible administrative experience in human resources, employee benefits, payroll, municipal administration, or a closely related field. Municipal government or public sector human resources experience is preferred. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications is required. Experience with MUNIS or a comparable enterprise resource planning (ERP) system is preferred.

Hiring range: $29.37/hour (Step 1) to $31.17/hour (Step 4); full Fiscal Year 2027 Pay Range is $29.37/hour to $35.79/hour (15-Year Step). Works under the general direction of the Human Resources Director. Exercises independent judgment in carrying out assigned administrative responsibilities in accordance with established policies, procedures, and applicable laws. Work is performed primarily in a municipal office environment requiring extensive use of computers and standard office equipment. The position requires frequent interaction with employees, applicants, retirees, department heads, benefit providers, insurance carriers, occupational health providers, government agencies, and the public. Work involves managing multiple priorities, responding to frequent interruptions, and handling confidential personnel and medical information requiring discretion, professionalism, and sound judgment. Occasional attendance at meetings, recruitment events, training sessions, or other Town facilities may be required. Employee is regularly required to walk, stand, sit, speak and hear; uses hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls. Able to reach with hands and arms as in picking up paper, files and other common office objects. Employee may be required to stoop, bend and lift or move objects weighing up to 30 pounds. Vision and hearing at or correctable to normal ranges; requires ability to read documents and use a computer.