Human Resources Specialist presso Sarasota County Sheriff's Office, FL

Under the immediate supervision of the Human Resources Director, the Human Resources Specialist performs a variety of clerical activities; reviews and evaluates employment applications, administers, scores and records employment examinations; schedules applicant appointments such as fitness assessments, psychological assessments, medical evaluations, etc. Prepares recruitment eligibly lists, maintains multiple databases to ensure all data and records are preserved in compliance with accreditation standards, public records law, and agency policy; Maintains confidential, electronic personnel files, including preparing/updating employment records related to hiring, transferring, promoting, etc.; Interacts with and assists a high volume of clients (including applicants, employees, vendors, other law enforcement agencies, etc.) in person, via telephone, and email; Provides Human Resources information; Responds to inquiries regarding job duties, responsibilities, benefits, schedules, working conditions, promotion opportunities, etc.; Verifies employment status, updates procedures as needed, assists with employee/Human Resources projects, attends recruitment events, and performs other related work as requested.

Tasks: Complete assignment as directed; maintain work areas; maintain general orders; complete, update, submit required reports/documents/forms; receive, route, and disperse telephone calls/messages; compose and type correspondence, reports, and other materials; schedule appointments/meetings; generate and update agency employee list; maintain and update files/reports/documentation; schedule special events; fingerprint persons; administer pre-employment tests; supervise employee application process; update and maintain all employee/auxiliary unit records and personnel transactions; enter registrations or changes into CJSTC=ATMS; process employment application; process enrollment paperwork for new employee/reservist; enter and update personnel database system as required; maintain and update personnel and applicant file log; generate and maintain EEO statistic; purge application/files; conduct recruitment activities; advise on open enrollment/coverage changes; process member health insurance changes; handle/resolve health insurance eligibility problems; provide insurance related assistance; and maintain adequate insurance/benefits supplies.