Human Resources Specialist

$94,125 - $114,409/Yr

City Of Brentwood, Ca - Brentwood, CA

Full-time - Entry Level

Brentwood, CA

251-500 employees

About the position

The City of Brentwood is seeking a Human Resources Specialist to join its innovative and diverse HR team. This role is essential in supporting the HR Department's functions, which include talent management, benefits administration, employee engagement, and workforce development. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, demonstrating a customer-focused approach and the ability to adapt quickly across various HR responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Support talent acquisition processes including recruitment and selection.
• Administer employee benefits and assist with HRIS support.
• Manage HR metrics and reporting for performance management.
• Facilitate employee engagement initiatives and wellness programs.
• Assist in classification and compensation processes.

Requirements

• Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade supplemented by two years of college level coursework in human resources or a related field.
• Two years of increasingly responsible technical and office support experience in a human resources environment.
• Possession of an appropriate driver's license may be required.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with HRIS systems and metrics reporting.
• Knowledge of CalPERS pension participation and deferred compensation plans.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Alternative work schedule option with Director approval
• Telework option (up to 2 days a week) with Director approval
• 15 paid holidays (13 City observed holidays, 2 floating holidays)
• Generous leave accruals (Vacation - 11 days per year; Sick Leave - 12 days per year)
• Selection of health care plans with City paid contributions; cash-in-lieu offered if waiving coverage
• City-paid dental and vision insurance
• CalPERS pension participation
• Deferred compensation (457 plan) options
• City paid contributions to Retiree Health Savings account
• Employee Engagement Program (includes recognition for service, safety, peer nominations, and more)