Human Resources Specialist

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Are you an organized, detail-oriented professional with a passion for people and process? Do you thrive in a collaborative, service-driven environment? The City of Keene is seeking a Human Resources Specialist to join our dedicated team of 3 other HR professionals!

In this dynamic role, you’ll be at the heart of the City’s Human Resources operations, supporting employees, departments, retirees, and volunteers while maintaining essential systems and records that keep our organization running smoothly. From coordinating hiring and onboarding to supporting benefits administration, safety, and compliance, this position offers a variety of responsibilities with room to grow and make a meaningful impact.

What You’ll Do:

As the Human Resources Specialist, duties include (but not limited to):

• Provide technical and administrative support across all HR functions including recruitment, onboarding, training, risk management, and benefits.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for employees, job applicants, retirees, and internal departments.
• Maintain accurate employee records in our Human Capital Management System, ensuring data integrity for classifications, compensation, benefits, and deductions.
• Track and manage workers’ compensation claims, employee leaves, and coordinate related documentation and compliance processes.
• Assist with recruitment logistics, background checks, E-Verify, and new hire orientation.
• Generate and distribute HR reports, maintain up-to-date procedures, and support records retention and archiving.
• Provide exceptional customer service while managing a high volume of sensitive and confidential information.

What We’re Looking For:

We’re seeking a resourceful and professional individual who:

• Has a solid foundation in HR principles, procedures, and compliance.
• Is highly detail-oriented, organized, and able to adapt to shifting priorities.
• Demonstrates strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a knack for building positive relationships across departments.
• Can manage multiple systems and processes efficiently, including HR databases and electronic workflows.
• Brings a collaborative mindset and commitment to providing excellent service to both internal and external customers.

Our Community:

Keene is a progressive city with the heart of a town, the cultural and economic hub of the Monadnock region.

Keene is an energetic community that provides services, programs, and resources for a much greater population than the residents of the city alone. Although the conveniences and attractions of large metropolitan areas are close at hand, the community maintains a solidly residential working-class character, complemented by an idyllic, rural landscape. The heart of the community is its vibrant and historic, downtown core. Keene has cultivated a lasting spirit of place, built on a foundation of the past and a clear vision of the future.

Pay and Benefits:

This full-time position offers a competitive pay range of $29.69- $37.00 per hour and will also receive an attractive benefits package which includes low deductible/low-cost health insurance, low-cost dental insurance, State of NH Group I retirement, and other benefits such as life insurance, disability, and paid time off. Municipal employees may also qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program.

Apply today! Please upload your resume before submitting your completed application. Confirmation that your application has been successfully submitted and received will be sent via email.

This position will be open until filled and the first review of applications will be on September 22, 2025.

Job Description: Human Resources Specialist

The City of Keene is an Equal Opportunity Employer.