HR Specialist

HR SpecialistFull-time (37.5-hour workweek)Roanoke, VAThis position is eligible for a hybrid work arrangement, which includes both remote work and required on‑site attendance. Candidates should reside within a reasonable commuting distance of the office to support on‑site requirements. A commute of 45 minutes or less is preferred. What constitutes a reasonable commute will be determined at the discretion of DePaul Community Resources. This position may be expected to work from DePaul’s Roanoke office several days per week.JOB SUMMARY: 

The Human Resources (HR) Specialist is a key contributor to the HR Department, providing support across essential functions such as recruitment, onboarding, compensation and benefits administration, HR information systems management, and personnel record auditing to ensure compliance with regulations. While the role involves assisting in multiple HR areas, responsibilities may be focused on specific functions based on organizational needs, which may change over time. This position is essential in ensuring compliance with personnel recordkeeping requirements across all programs and, with training, is expected to gain a deep understanding of relevant regulations and standards.  

The Human Resources Specialist will report directly to the Director of Human Resources.  

This list is not an exhaustive & all-inclusive list of job responsibilities. The distribution of time allotted for any function or duty is subject to change with or without notice. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign other responsibilities to this job or reassign them elsewhere at any time.

Knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics or KSAOs are attributes needed to perform a job that is demonstrated through qualifying training, education, and experience. This list is not an exhaustive & all-inclusive list of all KSAOs for this job.

A Bachelor's degree in business management, human resources, or related business field and two years of related experience is required. A comparable combination of education and experience may be considered.

The work environment characteristics described herein represent those an employee encounters while performing the position's essential functions. The employee regularly works in an office environment and occasionally in the field. Due to the nature of the work, the incumbent may be exposed to situations of a highly emotional nature; incumbents are expected to use verbal skills to resolve interpersonal situations to achieve desired results independently. Work is generally completed regularly during weekdays; however, daily work hours may vary. Completion of job duties outside of normally scheduled hours may be required. Work is subject to frequent interruptions, and noise levels are varied based on the work location.  

The physical demands described herein are representative of those that an employee in this position must meet, with or without reasonable accommodations, to perform the essential functions successfully. Physical activities required are finger dexterity necessary to operate equipment used in the position, effective communication and seeing or hearing verbal cues. Walking for up to one-third of the time, sitting two-thirds or more of the time, standing for up to one-third of the time, bending from one-third to two-thirds of the time, stooping for up to one-third of the time, lifting/pushing/pulling no more than ten pounds are required. When accessing various locations, the incumbent must climb stairs and ramps. This position requires driving approximately ten percent of the employee's working time to various locations. Public transportation may not be available. Individuals needing reasonable accommodations should speak with their immediate supervisor/hiring manager.  

After a conditional job offer, the following may be required: current DMV driving record with results that comply with insurer guidelines; drug and alcohol screening with satisfactory results stipulated by applicable governing, funding, or regulatory agencies; criminal and child protective services background report. The applicant shall not have been convicted of any barrier crime(s) on the criminal background report. The applicant will have no founded disposition of child abuse or neglect as documented by the Child Protective Services background report. 

This description provides information regarding the essential functions of the designated job and the general nature and level of work associated with the job. It should not be interpreted to describe all the duties whose performance may be required of such employees or be used to limit the nature and extent of assignments such an individual may be given.