JOB SUMMARY

Performs a variety of general HR functions. This position handles coordinating the recruiting, onboarding of new hires, coordinates annual events among other tasks within HR.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Provides internal and external customer service via phone, email, and in-person.
• Advertise open positions based on updated job descriptions and maintain Applicant Pro
• Process new hire documentation and screenings along with new hire reporting
• Process employment verification/salary verifications
• Completes records requests.
• Assist with salary surveys.
• Assist with timekeeping duties.
• Coordinates and assist with Civil Service entry-level and promotional testing for Fire and Police departments.
• Order and maintain office supplies.
• Assist and or processes HR invoices and bill pay.
• Coordinates and assist various city-wide functions such as the Employee of the Year program and Quarter Century Club
• File documents, process letters, forms, reports, and scan documents and or files along with data entry.
• Serves as a backup to Administrative Specialist I
• Review completed work for accuracy.
• Performs related additional duties as required and assigned.

Human Resources

• Perform general HR functions.
• Maintain secure and confidential record keeping.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

High school diploma or equivalent and 6 Months of related human resources experience.

Special Requirements:

Possession of a valid class "C" Texas driver's license is required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of office practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of grammar, spelling, and alphanumeric sequencing.
• Ability to create and maintain files and records.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to interface effectively with other office personnel working in a team environment.
• Ability to add and subtract, multiply, and divide.
• Ability to use functional reasoning and apply rational judgment in performing diversified work activities.
• Ability to exercise judgment in situations involving a variety of generally pre-defined duties which may be subject to frequent change.
• Ability to follow both oral and written directions.
• Ability to operate commonly used manual and automated office equipment.
• Ability to effectively communicate with elected officials, department heads, and other employees.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work is light and requires the ability to exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds of force to move objects. Additionally, the following physical abilities are required: hearing, kneeling, reaching, speaking, standing, talking, repetitive motions, visual acuity, and walking.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is performed in an office environment.