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Utah Transit AuthorityDescription At the Utah Transit Authority (UTA, we put people first-both our employees and our community. Working here means being part of a dynamic, forward-thinking organization where innovation meets public service. As a Human Resources Specialist, you'll play a key role in supporting and empowering our workforce, helping create a positive and efficient HR experience while tackling new challenges and making an impact every day. This position will be part of UTA's onboarding team and will be responsible to:Perform background checks and/or reference checks, fingering printing system and courts for new employees and contractors.Maintain employee and contractor badges, transit passes including dependent passes and badging system.Track new hires and collaborate with Talent Acquisition and HRBP's when onboarding employees to ensure a positive experience throughout the process.Directly support UTA's Human Resources Information System (HRIS), Workday, to ensure data integrity, system security, and operational efficiency.Be responsible for the day-to-day HRIS system operations and serve as a technical liaison with Talent Acquisition and Human Resources to optimize HR processes.Assist with the development and implementation of HRIS procedures in compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations.Maintain and update confidential employee records.Perform operational and administrative activities related to onboarding new employees.This is an on-site position at our Frontlines headquarters in Salt Lake City, UT MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/TRAINING:Two years' HR related work experience. Work experience in HRIS, ATS or other related software applications. Experience with Workday a plus.Associate's degree or related field required.SHRM or HRCI certification preferred.KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIESHRIS, ATS or other related software applications.Human Resources best practicesWorking knowledge of employment/labor lawsExcellent writing skills and verbal communication skills.Ability to solve problems and think critically.Ability to collect, analyze and interpret information.Ability to organize, prioritize, and follow through on tasks.Professionalism, confidentiality, and discretion.MS-Office proficiency at the intermediate level in Word and Excel, and basic level in MS-PowerPoint.UTA Leadership Competencies:Social Acumen - Exhibiting strong Emotional Intelligence skills (self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship management). Relating comfortably with people across levels, functions, culture, and geography. Partnering with others to get work done. Navigating conflict. Seeking feedback without being defensive.Develops Self & Others - Taking action to continuously improve. Accepting assignments that broaden capabilities. Placing a high priority on developing others. Developing others through coaching, feedback, exposure, and stretch assignments.Ensures Fairness - Concerned with the welfare of others and expressing that concern on a personal level. Distributing resources fairly. Giving others a voice prior to reaching decisions that affect them. Reaching decisions through a fair process. Explaining to others why and how decisions were made that impact them.Safety - Acting as a Safety Ambassador by working safely, complying with requirements and serving as an example to others. Wearing required personal protective equipment.Integrity - Acting with honesty, strong ethics, and accountability and taking responsibility for actions and mistakes.Belonging - Creating a culture where employees are seen, heard, valued and safe to be authentic.Teamwork - Building strong teams that create an environment where everyone's unique skills sand perspectives contribute to shared purpose, connection sand achievement of goals.Empowerment - Creating a workplace environment where people are properly resourced and motivated to do their best in solving problems and taking Leadership ownership of their work.Acc