What are the responsibilities and job description for the Human Resource Assistant position at Morrow County?
Position open until filled.
Position Title: Human Resource Assistant
Union: Non-Represented
Department: Human Resources
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Last updated: 2024
Pay Grade:15
Hours: Part Time – 32 hours/week
Reporting Location: Heppner
Supervisory: No
Type: Confidential
Position Summary: The HR Assistant provides para-professional and administrative support to the HR department. This role involves a wide range of responsibilities, including assisting with employee engagement, recruitment, new hire onboarding, responding to inquiries, preparing reports, maintaining personnel records, and supporting special projects. The HR Assistant will also handle various administrative tasks to ensure smooth departmental operations.
Essential Job Functions:
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Provide guidance to departments, employees, and the public on County policies, procedures, and HR functions. Assist in the implementation and communication of HR policies and procedures.
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Assist in recruitment activities, including job posting, candidate screening, facilitating hiring processes, and conducting new hire orientation.
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Compile and organize data reports to assist with compliance, union negotiations, and strategic planning.
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Perform department’s administrative duties such as managing correspondence, processing invoices, purchasing supplies, and filing.
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Assist with organizing employee events, recognition programs, and special HR projects.
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Assists with updating Human Resources forms, information, benefit summaries, and compensation tables. Ensure updated required employment law posters are displayed. Manage employee notices and union lists.
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Coordinate performance evaluations, training sessions, and employee development activities.
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Support HR processes such as leave of absence requests (FMLA, OFLA, Paid Leave Oregon) and worker’s compensation claims.
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Assist with payroll processing and benefits administration as needed.
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Establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, subordinates, supervisors, elected officials, community partners, and the public.
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Performs related duties as assigned to meet business needs.
Salary : $23 - $28