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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 Click Here To Review Full Job Description (PDF) 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 Click Here To Review Job Qualifications (PDF)