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:

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.

Assist in recruitment activities, including job posting, candidate screening, facilitating hiring processes, and conducting new hire orientation.

Compile and organize data reports to assist with compliance, union negotiations, and strategic planning.

Perform department’s administrative duties such as managing correspondence, processing invoices, purchasing supplies, and filing.

Assist with organizing employee events, recognition programs, and special HR projects.

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.

Coordinate performance evaluations, training sessions, and employee development activities.

Support HR processes such as leave of absence requests (FMLA, OFLA, Paid Leave Oregon) and worker’s compensation claims.

Assist with payroll processing and benefits administration as needed.

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, subordinates, supervisors, elected officials, community partners, and the public.

Performs related duties as assigned to meet business needs.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: High School Diploma or General Equivalency

Experience: Two years of practical experience in an administrative role preferred.

A combination of education and experience demonstrating the ability to perform the essential duties of the position.

License: Valid Oregon Driver’s License

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience: Previous experience in human resources
Education: Associate's degree in business or equivalent education

Skills/Abilities:

Proficient in the use of computers, telephones, copy machines, scanners, and other standard office equipment.

Skilled in operating an automobile, including a valid driver’s license

Competent in Microsoft Office Suite and other software as needed for daily tasks.

Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks effectively.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills for clear and professional interaction with team members, clients, and stakeholders.

Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.

Strong problem-solving skills with attention to detail and accuracy.

Adaptable to changing priorities and capable of handling occasional high-stress situations effectively.

Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion when handling sensitive information.

Familiarity with employment laws and regulations, and a basic understanding of HR compliance requirements.

Morrow County Oregon

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