JOB SUMMARY: 

The Human Resources Assistant works on assignments that are moderately complex in nature where judgment and analysis are required in resolving problems and making recommendations. This position ensures that all details of tasks in the following functional areas: benefits administration, employee relations, training, performance management, onboarding, policy implementation, recruitment/employment, affirmative action, and employment law compliance are accomplished properly.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Answers and directs departmental phone calls.

• Receives and distributes office mail.

• Schedules and organizes appointments; takes minutes during departmental meetings.

• Proofreads and types documents and correspondence produced by department.

• Processes required paperwork for employee transfers, changes in job classification, salary increases, and other related employment matters.

• May assist with preparation of human resource reports such as attendance, new hire, and turnover reports.

• Prepares purchase orders for human resource office.

• Responsible for completing competency-based workplace safety training as assigned by the agency.

• Performs other related duties as assigned