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Posted: January 16, 2026 (1 day ago)

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Part-time Human Resources Specialist

Gwinnett County

Department of Human Resources

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Location

Salary

Not specified

Closes

January 25, 2026

Job Description

Summary

This part-time role involves helping with everyday HR tasks like posting job openings, reviewing applications, handling new hire paperwork, managing employee leave, and assisting with basic employee relations issues in Gwinnett County's HR department.

It's a flexible position without benefits, paying between $18 and $25 per hour based on your background.

A good fit would be someone organized and detail-oriented with some HR experience who enjoys supporting recruitment and administrative work in a fast-paced government setting.

Key Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED
  • Two years of Human Resources experience, including recruiting and leave management
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Teams
  • Strong communication skills
  • Excellent organization and time management abilities
  • Attention to detail and problem-solving skills
  • Post-employment fingerprinting required for background check

Full Job Description

This is a temporary, part-time position and is not eligible for paid holidays, leave, or benefits.


This is a part-time position and is not eligible for paid holidays, leave, or benefits.

Job Description

The part-time Human Resources Specialist will support the Operations Division by performing various tasks related to recruiting, leave management, employee relations, and other HR functions.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong communication, organization, time management, prioritization, attention to detail, collaboration, problem-solving skills, and flexibility.


Essential Duties
  • Posting job vacancies
  • Screening job applications
  • Gathering and maintaining new hire documentation
  • Processing large amounts of deadline-driven employment actions to include election cycles and summer seasonal hiring
  • Peer-reviewing data entries
  • Reviewing and processing leave requests
  • Front-end intake and triage for ER and accommodation-related matters (without decision making authority)
  • Other duties as assigned

Other Job Requirements/Information
  • This job requires post-employment fingerprinting for processing sensitive criminal histories.

Hourly rate
$18.00 - $25.00/hour, dependent on education and experience

Minimum Qualifications
  • High school diploma or GED
  • Two years of Human Resources experience to include recruiting and leave management
  • Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Teams proficiency

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About Gwinnett County



Welcome to Gwinnett County — one of America's fastest-growing counties for the past 20 years. Our dynamic and exciting county combines the best of big-city living with the comforts of the suburbs.

The county's population in 2000 was about 588,448 and we’ve only continued to grow since then, with the population expected to reach one million by the year 2022.

Gwinnett has many advantages, beginning with its location and road system. The county is just 45 minutes from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and 30 minutes from downtown Atlanta. Thanks to this location, 80 percent of the U.S. population is within a two-hour flight. Georgia Highway 316 has been extended to Athens, reducing travel time to the University of Georgia to 25 minutes. Gwinnett's infrastructure includes more than 2,750 miles of roadways to provide excellent mobility for our residents.

The County Administrator and County Attorney are appointed by the Board of Commissioners and serve at its pleasure. To implement the Board's policy directives, the County Administrator uses a management team consisting of members of his immediate staff and 14 department directors. The 14 departments that make up the executive side are Police Services, Fire and Emergency Services, Corrections, Communications, Support Services, Financial Services, Community Services, Human Resources, Information Technology Services, Law, Planning and Development, Water Resources, Child Advocacy & Juvenile Services, and Transportation. Each department is run by a director who is charged with managing operations in a manner which stresses the County’s values.

In addition to the executive side of County government, certain services are provided through Constitutional officers and independent elected officials. These external offices are created by the Georgia Constitution or through state law. In Gwinnett, they include the Sheriff, Tax Commissioner, District Attorney, Solicitor, Probate Court Judge, and Chief Magistrate.

Vision
Gwinnett is the preferred community where everyone thrives!

Mission
Gwinnett proudly supports our vibrantly connected community by delivering superior services.

Values
Integrity: We believe in being honest, building trust, and having strong moral principles.
Accountability: We believe in stewardship, transparency, and sustainability.
Equity: We believe in fairness and respect for all.
Inclusivity: We believe in engaging, embracing, and unifying our communities.
Innovation: We believe in continual adaptation of technology, process, and experience.

Hiring Process

Gwinnett County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information regarding our hiring process, please click the links below:

Hiring ProcessFAQsGwinnett County is committed to creating a diverse workforce.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we prohibit discrimination on the basis of genetic information (including sex), race, color, national origin (including ancestry), gender (identity and expression), sexual orientation, age, marital status, familial status (including pregnancy), disability, military or veteran status, religion, political affiliation, immigration status, homeless status, or any other category protected by law.

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Posted on NEOGOV: 1/16/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 1/17/2026

Source: NEOGOV | ID: neogov-gwinnett-5162499