We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Human Resources Office Specialist I to join our busy team. This entry-level role works directly under the departmental HR supervisor to provide essential support for a wide range of HR administrative functions, helping to ensure efficient operations and exceptional service to employees across the agency. The CIBH HR team works under the guidance of the City HR department to support a staff of 250 full time and 25 part time employees working in various Clinical, Outpatient, Residential, Administrative and 24 hour programs.

The successful candidate will possess a professional demeanor, excellent communication skills and the ability to exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality in handling sensitive employee information.

If you are organized and love helping people, come grow your HR career in a supportive and professional environment! Be part of a team that values collaboration, diversity, and employee development with a competitive benefits package and opportunities for growth!

Duties Include: Provide clerical support for HR processes, including on boarding, employee records management, benefits coordination and special projects Respond to general HR telephone calls and emails and routing them to appropriate team members Create personnel files, maintain filing in personnel files Assist with recruitment tasks such as, scheduling interviews, and preparing new hire packets, Preparing spreadsheets, creating reports, drafting emails Support Annual HR projects and initiatives as assigned Assist in New Employee Orientation and/or other agency trainings Order supplies, materials for the unit Responding to inquiries from internal staff as well as other city departments Other related clerical duties as assigned The City of Chesapeake offers an exceptional range of benefits. Please browse our Benefits Brochure for a full list of benefits and employee perks.

Required Qualifications VOCATIONAL / EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENT : Requires a high school diploma or GED and any combination of education and experience equivalent to satisfactory completion of one year of college education in word processing, secretarial skills, or a closely related field. EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT : " In addition to satisfying the vocational/education standards, this class requires a minimum of three years of full-time equivalent experience in administrative support. SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES : Depending on departmental operational requirements, may require valid driver's license and driving record in compliance with City Driving Standards . SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS : Employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies. Emergency operations support work and work locations may be outside of normal job duties.

Preferred Qualifications Minimum of one (1) year of clerical or administrative experience, preferably in a human resources or public agency setting. Proficiency is Microsoft Office applications Strong organizational and communication skills