Human Resources Assistant Jobs

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Closing Date: May 25th, 2023 or upon receipt of the first 50 application submissions
Human Resources Assistant
Deptarment of Human Resources
Full time, Hourly
Hourly Pay Rate: $19.32 - $24.77
JOB SUMMARY: This position assists the HR Business Partner (HRBP) in ensuring all assigned divisions and its employees are provided with exceptional HR support and guidance. This position will provide HR service to employees and managers in responding to general inquiries, providing administrative support to the HR Partner and ensure appropriate documentation is administered; coordination of hiring activities and complete project work. This would be a hybrid work schedule after successful completion of training.
JOB DUTIES:

• Provide Administrative Support to HRBP and HR Manager - Respond to Unemployment Insurance inquiries. Create and maintain employee electronic files and other HR records. Assist HRBP in gathering information and documentation when needed.
• Coordinate Hiring Activities - Assist in managing candidates in the applicant tracking system (ATS) and drafting rejection letters. Coordinate new employee onboarding process including pre-employment requirements and creating offer letters.
• Project Work - Complete assigned projects including report generation, track requested information, etc.
• HR Data Entry - Process employee changes into the HRIS including new hires, transfers, and terminations.
• Provide HR Service to Employees and Managers - Answer day-to-day HR questions from employees and managers. This may include responding to general inquiries related to payroll, benefits, policies/procedures, training, or other general questions. Complex issues are referred to the HRBP or HR Manager.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Ability to push, pull, lift and carry up to 10 lbs.
• Ability to properly operate computers and utilize required applications, copiers, fax machines, scanners, phones, and general office equipment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• One (1) or more years of work experience in HR administration (i.e., HRIS - Dayforce) or in an Administrative Assistant role required
• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Current resident of the State of Wisconsin
• Valid WI Driving License

KNOWLEDGE, SKIILS AND ABILITIES:

• Maintain confidentiality
• Experience working with HR systems is desirable.
• Previous experience responding to Unemployment Insurance inquiries preferred.
• Previous experience processing employee changes into an HRIS preferred.
• Experience working in City, County or State Government
• Extremely detailed oriented and organized
• Strong organizational skills
• Stong data entry and excel skills.

NOTE: This ORIGINAL APPLICATION is open to qualified residents of the State of Wisconsin at the time of application. Candidates need to submit a full account of their training and experience (i.e., by submitting an up-to-date resume or by fully completing the application) during the application process and may also be asked to take additional written or performance tests as part of the selection process.
APPLICANTS MUST POSSESS MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AT TIME OF FILING APPLICATION
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