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Human Resources Specialist
$21.81/hour | Full-Time | Contract | Temporary
Work Location: Hillsborough Transit Authority (HART)
4305 E. 21st Ave, Tampa, FL 33605
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM
Background Check Required
Job Overview
BJE is seeking a detail-oriented and professional Human Resources Specialist to support Hillsborough Transit Authority (HART). This role provides administrative and operational support to the Human Resources department while serving as a key point of contact for employees, vendors, and the public.
The ideal candidate will have a strong administrative background, HR experience, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining confidentiality.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform specialized administrative support duties for the Human Resources department.
- Support purchasing activities, including obtaining quotes, processing requisitions, coordinating approvals, receiving purchase orders, and managing departmental P-Card transactions.
- Respond to inquiries related to human resources, purchasing, facilities, personnel, and administrative matters.
- Explain policies and procedures and resolve routine issues independently.
- Serve as a primary contact for Human Resources-related public records requests.
- Provide cross-functional support to HR team members and assist with departmental processes.
- Coordinate employee surveys and HR initiatives.
- Create and edit presentations, reports, correspondence, forms, and other business documents.
- Maintain spreadsheets and perform basic statistical calculations for reports and presentations.
- Provide administrative support to executive leadership as needed.
- Assist with coordination of job fairs, benefits enrollment activities, wellness initiatives, and employee events.
- Arrange staff travel and process travel reimbursement requests.
- Perform additional administrative duties in support of HR operations.
Minimum Qualifications Education & Experience
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Minimum of five (5) years of related administrative experience.
- Associate degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
- Minimum of three (3) years of Human Resources administration, clerical, or HRIS experience.
- Experience with ADP is a plus.
- Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.
Required Skills
- Knowledge of Human Resources principles, procedures, and recordkeeping requirements.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and related business software.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong customer service and interpersonal abilities.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
License Requirement
- Valid Florida Driver's License
Physical Requirements
- Work primarily performed in a professional office environment.
- Occasional work may occur in outdoor, community, transit, or facility settings.
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, stoop, and lift up to 25 pounds.
- Ability to interact professionally with employees, customers, contractors, and members of the public.
Why Apply?
This is an excellent opportunity to gain valuable experience supporting a large public transportation organization while working in a professional Human Resources environment. If you enjoy organization, employee support, administrative coordination, and HR operations, we'd like to hear from you.
Qualified candidates should submit a resume detailing relevant Human Resources and administrative experience.
Pay: $21.81 per hour
Expected hours: 40.0 per week
Work Location: In person
Salary : $22