Human Resources Specialist I

About the Department

A Human Resources Specialist I performs entry level clerical and paraprofessional assignments in support of an assigned personnel functional area(s) which may include:  assisting with new hire I-9 processing and maintenance; background clearance/special requirements processing; invoicing; learning and development class registration; inputting and maintaining computerized databases, interfaces, and SharePoint; providing employees with information; compiling data; researching information; and preparing reports in support of assigned functional area(s).  A Human Resources Specialist I may perform the duties of a Human Resources Specialist II on an as needed basis.  This class is also responsible for performing related duties as required.

Work is performed under close-to-general supervision and is reviewed by a professional staff member for accuracy, completeness, and adherence to department policies and standards.  The Human Resources Specialist I is distinguished from the Human Resources Specialist II by the latter performing more responsible, full performance duties requiring greater independent judgment and a broader knowledge of modern human resources administration principles and practices.  This class is FLSA nonexempt.

Please refer to the link below for the full job description and additional information regarding assignments, preferred qualifications, and essential functions.

Position Duties

Employee Values:   All employees of the City of Mesa are expected to uphold and exhibit the City's shared employee values of Knowledge, Respect, and Integrity.

Minimum Qualifications Required.   Any combination of training, education, and experience equivalent to graduation from high school or GED.  Considerable (3 - 5 years) responsible clerical experience, including some (6 months - 1 year) human resources clerical or paraprofessional-level experience.
 
Preferred/Desirable Qualifications.  Experience related to assigned functional area is preferred.

Minimum Qualifications

https://apps.mesaaz.gov/JobDescriptions/Documents/JobDescriptions/cs3746.pdf

Other Qualifications