HUMAN RESOURCES ADMINISTRATIVE SPECIALIST

NOTE: Position is open only to permanent employees of the Arlington County Government.

Are you interested in a fast-paced Human Resources environment providing high quality service to a public safety organization? This opportunity might be for you! The Arlington County Sheriff's Office is hiring for a Human Resources Administrative Specialist. This position provides technical and administrative support to a 260 staffed Sheriff's Office, primarily comprised of uniformed law enforcement professionals. Duties include a wide range of tasks related to supporting timekeeping, payroll, recruiting, onboarding, human resources file management, and special projects.

Major Duties include:

• Recruitment/Onboarding:
  • Provides technical and administrative support to the recruiting and onboarding processes to include assisting with writing job announcements, coordinating interviews and interview panels, and assisting with new hire orientation;
  • Coordinates identification/access cards for new hires; and
  • Oversees and assists entry-level testing events and job fairs.
• Payroll:
  • Manages and coordinates the Sheriff's Office timekeeping and payroll activities;
  • Audits time reports to ensure accuracy of entries in accordance with applicable rules; and
  • Performs payroll corrections.
• Records Management:
  • Maintains current and former employee records;
  • Assists with Human Resources Management System (HRMS) entries for employment status changes such as hires, terminations, transfers, special pays and promotions; and
  • Prepares employee notifications of status changes.
    

Employee must be in permanent or limited term status and completed a competitive process with Arlington County Government.

Minimum:

• Some college coursework in human resources management, business administration, public administration or a related field; and
• Considerable experience in human resources work in either a private, public or governmental environment.

• Human resources within a public safety environment;
• Timekeeping activities involving shift workers and/or complex schedules;
• Prior experience coordinating recruitment events; and/or
• Researching and communicating solutions for payroll and policy questions.

Candidates must agree to the completion of a background investigation conducted by the Sheriff's Office. This investigation includes completing a thorough background questionnaire, participating in a background interview, successful completion of a polygraph examination, and partaking in a drug screening test.

Work Hours: Monday through Friday, 9:00 am and 5:00 pm with occasional evening and weekend hours. This position is onsite and requires the incumbent to work from the office.

Please complete each section of the application. A resume may be attached; however, it will not substitute for the completed application. Do not write "See Resume", as it will not be considered part of the application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

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Applicants who have questions or need assistance with the application may telephone (703) 228-3500 or visit the Human Resources Department. Our staff will be happy to work with you to enter your application into the system. Public access computers are available at all County Libraries, and in the Human Resources Department.

The examination process for this position may include: (1) training and experience evaluation; (2) written and oral examination; (3) personal interview; (4) performance test/work sample; and/or (5) physical examination.

Applicants with disabilities may request reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process. Please call the ADA Coordinator at 703-228-3559 (voice) or email pers@arlingtonva.us.