HR Administrative Specialist, Human Resources Department

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St. Cloud, MNtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted 4 Days Agotime left to apply:
End Date:
March 5, 2026 (2 days left to apply) job requisition :
JR2026-50
** Salary
* * Hiring Rate: $24.12/hour, Grade 12, Non-Exempt, Non-Union
** Stearns County Mission:
Provide Exceptional Public Services to Assure a Safe, Healthy, Vibrant County for All.  Stearns County Values:
Professional | Approachable | Responsive | Collaborative | Fair & Equitable
** Stearns County is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, public assistance status, veteran status, disability or sexual orientation.

It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you possess. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

Starting Salary Range: $24.12-$28.81/ hour
* Human Resources is seeking a highly engaged office support professional with strong communication skills and confidence using modern workplace technology including the Human Capital Management (HCM) system Workday to deliver responsive customer service. The ideal candidate is detail‑focused, adaptable, exceptionally organized and focused on customer service. If you are self‑motivated, thrive in a dynamic environment, and enjoy variety in your work, this may be your next opportunity in public service.
** Stearns County employs nearly 1,000 dedicated employees whose contributions advance our mission and values every day. As an HR team, we strive for excellence, collaboration, and timely service to ensure that working at Stearns County is a positive and rewarding experience.
*** Position Objective
** To provide quality and consistent administrative support and focused internal and external customer service that contributes to the commitment to the County’s mission and values. This position supports recruitment and selection activities, maintains accurate electronic personnel records, manages digital file workflows, and assists employees and the public by responding to inquiries with professionalism.
** Essential Duties and Responsibilities
** These examples do not include all possible responsibilities in this position and do not limit the assignment of related duties to this classification.
1. Supports the recruitment lifecycle by leveraging the County’s digital applicant‑tracking system (Workday). Creates, updates, and posts job announcements across approved platforms, reviews system reports for accuracy, builds online interview schedules, prepares interview materials, and coordinates interview logistics across in‑person, phone, and virtual formats to support an efficient hiring process.
2. Delivers front‑desk and quality customer support services by assisting internal and external customers in person, by phone, through virtual platforms, and via email. Provides timely assistance and information across a wide range of inquiries, including communicating with job applicants about their application status, next steps, and available employment opportunities.
3. Coordinates pre-employment processes by managing applicant testing, initiating and monitoring background and reference checks, and maintaining accurate electronic records to support timely and informed hiring decisions.
4. Assists with employee onboarding and offboarding by preparing status change notifications and tracking required tasks and forms to ensure compliance.
5. Prepares and indexes personnel records and forms into the electronic filing system to provide accurate and accessible records.
6. Provides general HR administrative support, including processing mail, completing employment verifications, disseminating information, and monitoring and responding to inquiries received through HR email and fax mailboxes.
7. Provides administrative support to business partners daily, responding to inquiries, drafting communications, preparing reports, and ensuring accuracy and organization in all deliverables.
8. Coordinates and organizes the Employee Recognition Awards…