Human Resources Specialist Sr #2403-261300-01

• Personnel and Human Resources – Knowledge of principles and procedures for compensation and benefits, labor relations and negotiation, and personnel information systems.
• Clerical – Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, confidentiality policies, and other office procedures.
• Administration and Management – Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, leadership technique, and coordination of people and resources.
• Customer and Personnel Service – Knowledge of principles and processes for providing service specifically to potential and current employees. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
• Communication Skills – Conveying information effectively through speaking and writing and understanding information others give through speaking and writing.
• Decision Making Skills – Efficiently and effectively makes choices. Considers the cost and benefits of potential actions through understanding of others’ possible reactions.
• Organization – The ability to organize information in a way that can be effectively accessed and remain confidential if necessary.
• Problem Sensitivity – The ability to tell when something is wrong or likely to go wrong. Recognizing there is a problem that needs a solution. 
• Technology/Computer Skills – Has the capacity to learn and is familiar with computer programs such as 
• PeopleSoft, Kronos

The City’s Background Check Policy requires background checks to be conducted on final internal or external candidate(s) applying for any position with the City of Charlotte. The type of information that will be collected as part of a background check includes, but is not limited to: reference checks, social security verification, education verification, criminal conviction record check, and, if applicable, a credit history check, sex offender registry and motor vehicle records check.

Background checks must be in compliance with all federal and state statutes, such as the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). The checks must be consistent with the guidelines set forth by these laws requiring organizations to obtain a candidate’s written authorization before obtaining a criminal background report, motor vehicle records check or credit report; and to properly store and dispose of information derived from such reports. 

The City of Charlotte requires proof of COVID-19 vaccination as a condition of employment for any new City of Charlotte employees.  The City is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such, will consider reasonable accommodations as required by law.

Final candidates must pass a pre-employment drug-screening test and physical examination. During the selection process, candidates may be asked to take a skills test, and/or participate in other assessments.

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Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job.

You are welcome to visit the City of Charlotte Human Resources Department lobby where we have workstations available. Our office is located at 700 East 4th Street, Suite 200, Charlotte, NC 28202. Our hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (EST), excluding official City holidays.

Anyone seeking an accommodation to apply for a job may call (704) 336-2285 for assistance or you may email questions to CityHrJobPostingsNotify@ci.charlotte.nc.us.

The City of Charlotte provides a comprehensive benefits package to all employees.

Click here to learn more about the City of Charlotte’s benefits.

The City of Charlotte is a drug and alcohol-free workplace.