Collin County · 1 day ago
Human Resources Assistant
Collin County is seeking candidates for the Human Resources Assistant position, which provides administrative support to the Human Resources Department. The role involves customer support to applicants and managers, managing the recruiting and onboarding processes, and handling various administrative tasks.
Responsibilities
Serves as the first point of contact for visitors to Human Resources and callers on the main line
Accepts and directs calls to the appropriate area, administers skills testing including typing tests, and assists applicants in person with navigating the online application process
Administers the recruiting process by preparing and publishing accurate job postings, assisting applicants with questions or application completion, assisting hiring managers, checking applications for completion, reviewing and forwarding offers for evaluation by management, monitoring application statuses, and compiling weekly personnel approval agendas for Commissioners Court
Coordinates and administers the onboarding process including initial employee meeting, I-9 completion and document inspection, and issuing employee badge
Perform purchasing duties for the department including maintaining standard office supplies, processing requisitions for payment of goods/services, reconciling and processing transactions on the purchasing card, and monitoring the status of payments/requisitions in the purchasing software system
Make arrangements for training and travel for Human Resources and Veterans Services personnel, including booking hotels, car rental reservations, providing credit card authorizations, compiling travel documents, and processing registrations
Completes expenditure estimates associated with travel and processes advance or reimbursement requests as needed
Processes written and verbal verifications of employment for former and current employees
Processes open record requests and ensures compliance with the Texas Public Information Act
Performs notarizations
Processes incoming mail and other documents and directs them to the correct work group
Maintains HR records including employee files and I-9’s in accordance with state and federal requirements, as well a strictly following internal procedures
Processes a variety of personnel transactions in the HRIS system with a high level of accuracy, including terminations, new hires, rehires, promotions, demotions, transfers, status changes, and personal information changes such as address and name
Processes all access/time badge requests for both employees and non-employees, including accepting and verifying requests, requesting and logging background check clearance, and printing and tracking badges issued
Processes service awards for employee milestone anniversaries and retirements
Performs driving record and credit checks on new hires
Perform other related administrative duties as required
Qualification
Required
At least two years' work experience including experience in a customer-facing role and/or clerical/administrative experience including handling and processing documents, creating correspondence, and providing support to others in an office environment
An intermediate to high level of proficiency in using the Microsoft suite of applications including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook is required
A high school diploma or equivalent is required
Must be able to type at a rate of 45 words per minute or better. Typing test required
Must possess and maintain a valid Texas Operator's Driver's License with an acceptable driving record
Must have strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to handle sometimes difficult or contentious situations with tact and professionalism
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Must be professional, detailed, accurate, able to manage multiple requests and tasks and prioritize tasks appropriately, and able to organize and ensure completion of all assigned tasks in the required time frame
Must be discreet and able to keep information confidential
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in a related field
Prior experience working in a Human Resources department
Benefits
200% retirement match with employee contributions earning 7% interest
100% tuition reimbursement
Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans
10 paid holidays annually
24 days of PTO in your first year of employment with balance rollover from year-to-year
County-provided life insurance
Short-term disability
Long-term disability
Other optional participation benefits