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HR Specialist

City of West Allis
$23.35 - $28.53 Hourly
medical insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, vision insurance, paid holidays, retirement plan, pension
United States, Wisconsin, West Allis
7525 W Greenfield Ave (Show on map)
Jul 11, 2025

Description

The City of West Allis is hiring a Human Resources Specialist to join our dynamic and collaborative HR team! Whether you're just starting your professional journey or seeking a meaningful way to wrap up your career, this role provides the chance to learn, grow, and make an impact in local government.
In this full-time role, you'll provide essential administrative support, work closely with experienced HR professionals, and be exposed to a broad range of HR functions-from recruiting and onboarding to data management and providing frontline customer service.
We offer a competitive benefits package including contributory medical and fully paid dental, a pension program, and generous time off. West Allis residents earn an additional 5% on top of the ay range. Learn more and apply today!

Examples of Duties

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  • Frontline customer service and a variety of clerical functions which require the application of independent judgment and ability to organize, prioritize, and coordinate multiple ongoing, detailed responsibilities
  • Responsible for critical thinking, personal discretion, and initiative to accomplish tasks with little direct supervision
  • Manage sensitive and confidential human resources related matters
  • Supply information regarding human resources policies and procedures to employees, supervisors, job applicants, and the public
  • Analyze, compile, and complete surveys and provide information related to City staffing and organizational structure to other municipalities and organizations
  • Complete employment verifications
  • Complete unemployment insurance forms with direction
  • Support HR Generalists with recruiting tasks as needed
  • Coordinate temporary seasonal laborer recruitment (spring/summer)
  • Assist in the scheduling of interviews and notify applicants
  • Assist with scheduling drug testing and physical examinations and performing background checks for new hires
  • Assist with new employee onboarding process
  • File all digital personnel documents in Docuware
  • File all pre-hire and new hire documents in Docuware

Qualifications

  • Associate's degree - Administrative Professional or related field

  • 2-3 years of recent administrative support work experience (Human Resources environment preferred)

  • Ability to enter data and utilize software in accordance with the needs of the department

  • Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite programs - including Microsoft Outlook (mail, calendar, tasks), Word (templates, forms, mail merge, reviewing) and Excel; and Adobe Acrobat
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