Human Resources Specialist / Town Clerk

Join the Town of East Spencer in an onsite role combining core human resources functions with municipal clerk responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate recruitment, hiring, onboarding, and employee separation processes.
• Maintain confidential personnel files and employment records.
• Administer employee benefits and assist with benefits-related questions.
• Support payroll and timekeeping processes as assigned.
• Assist with employee relations, workplace concerns, and performance-related matters.
• Maintain compliance with applicable federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
• Assist with development, review, and implementation of personnel policies and procedures.
• Identify opportunities to improve HR processes, internal procedures, and employee services.
• Assist with employee engagement and retention initiatives.
• Coordinate required employment documentation, training, and compliance records.
• Work with department heads and Town leadership on personnel matters.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding sensitive employee and personnel information.
• Attend and support regular and special meetings of the Board of Aldermen.
• Prepare agendas, meeting materials, minutes, notices, and other official documents as assigned.
• Maintain official municipal records in accordance with applicable laws and records retention requirements.
• Assist with public records requests and records management.
• Prepare and distribute meeting notices and other required public notices.
• Maintain official ordinances, resolutions, policies, agreements, and other municipal documents.
• Serve as an administrative point of contact between the Board, Town Manager, employees, residents, and outside organizations.
• Assist with elections and other municipal activities as assigned.
• Support communication and coordination between Town departments and leadership.
• Help ensure administrative processes are organized, consistent, and transparent.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Public Administration, Business Administration, or a related field (or combination of relevant education and experience).
• Human resources experience.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Experience working in municipal or local government is preferred.
• Knowledge of federal and North Carolina employment laws and regulations is a plus.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with Town leadership and staff.
• Strong computer and administrative skills.
• Bilingual English/Spanish candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Retirement plan
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance

Compensation

• Salary range: $50,000 - $70,000 annually (depending on qualifications and experience)
• Job type: Full-time
• Pay: $50,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year
• Benefits: 401(k), Dental insurance, Health insurance, Life insurance, Retirement plan, Vision insurance

Application Question

• Are you bilingual? If so, please provide the languages you are fluent in.

Work Location

• Onsite: East Spencer, NC