Human Resources Assistant (Limited Term)
Job ID: 108168
Location: Oregon City, Oregon
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary:Limited Term
CLACKAMAS COUNTY CORE VALUES
Clackamas County employees work to serve the public and enrich our community. In that spirit, we pledge to hold ourselves to these standards at all times in our interactions with customers and one another:
• Service
• Professionalism
• Integrity
• Respect
• Individual accountability
• Trust
By incorporating these values into our daily routines, we can better serve our customers, ourselves and our projects. We're always looking to improve. That's the Clackamas County SPIRIT.
https://www.clackamas.us/countyadmin/spirit
Clackamas County is committed to building a community where people thrive, have a sense of safety, connection, and belonging, so that everyone is honored and celebrated for the richness in diversity they bring. We encourage applicants of diverse backgrounds and lived experience to apply.
CLOSE DATE
This Job Posting closes at 11:59 p.m. (Pacific Time) on Wednesday, February 11, 2026.
PAY AND BENEFITS
Hourly Pay Range: $30.831194 - $40.089075
Salary offers will be made within the posted pay range and will be based on a candidate's experience (paid or unpaid) that is directly relevant to the position.
This is a limited term position with full benefits.
Clackamas County proudly offers an attractive compensation and benefits package, including competitive wages, cost-of-living adjustments, merit increases (for eligible employees), and a robust sick and vacation plan for regular status employees.
We encourage and support employee health and wellness by offering, health and wellness classes and events, and alternative care benefits, so you can customize your wellness needs to fit your lifestyle.
Employee benefits become effective the first of the month following an employee's date of hire.
Attractive benefits package and incentives for employees in regular status positions are detailed below.
Generous paid time off package, including:
• 16 hours of vacation accrual per month
• Eligible newly hired employees will have the one-time option to frontload their first year of vacation accruals in compliance with http://dochub.clackamas.us/documents/drupal/a51ff5d3-d243-49ba-aa11-15324f4c0bf8! This means you have access to vacation time at time of hire.
• 8 hours of sick accrual per month
• 10 paid holidays and 1 personal day per year
Other Benefits:
• Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP):
• Employer-paid 6% PERS retirement contribution(The county currently pays the employee's share of the retirement contribution.)
• OPSRP members get vested after five years of contributions or when they reach age 65
• A Choice of Medical Plans that include chiropractic coverage, alternative care, vision, and prescription drug coverage
• A Choice of Dental Plans
• Robust EAP and wellness programs, including gym discounts and wellness education classes
• Longevity pay
• Other retirement Savings Options that allow for additional retirement funds savings, including an option to contribute a portion of employee earnings on a pre or post-tax basis to a 457b Deferred Compensation Plan
• A variety of additional optional benefits (see links below for additional information)
This is a full time non-represented group 2 County position
https://dochub.clackamas.us/documents/drupal/89bed039-1cd2-4362-87d1-58972a37473b
http://www.clackamas.us/des/benefits.html
JOB DETAILS AND QUALIFICATIONS
Launch Your Career in Human Resources with Clackamas County!
The Clackamas County Department of Human Resources is seeking a motivated, detail-oriented professional who is eager to grow a career in Human Resources. This Limited Term HR Assistant role is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to gain broad, hands-on exposure to HR operations while working in a collaborative, public sector environment.
Located within the Director's Office, this position supports a team that provides strategic HR direction, executive consultation, and policy guidance to the Board of County Commissioners, County Administrator, County departments, and employees. The work of the Director's Office plays a critical role in aligning people strategies with the County's operational and organizational goals.
Under general supervision, the HR Assistant performs a wide range of administrative and customer-focused duties in support of the Department of Human Resources. The administrative and operational tasks of this role will apply established HR guidelines, rules, policies, and procedures while gaining exposure across multiple HR functions, offering a strong foundation for future growth in the field.
The HR Assistant is the first point of contact for employees and visitors to the department. The position requires professionalism, discretion, strong problem-solving skills, and a commitment to providing excellent customer service in a confidential environment.
This is a customer-facing role that supports both County employees seeking HR assistance and internal HR staff, contributing to a positive and responsive service experience.
This is a Limited Term position with full benefits through June 2027, making it an ideal opportunity for someone looking to get started in HR, build practical experience, and work alongside seasoned HR professionals in a comprehensive, full-service HR department.
Typical Tasks:
Front Desk & General Office Operations
• Provide front desk customer service for walk-in and walk-up visitors.
• Answer phones, return voicemails, and route inquiries appropriately.
• Assist with copy room equipment and supply needs.
• Process incoming mail, including Risk-related correspondence.
• Monitor and respond to administrative inbox requests.
• Coordinate room reservations, walk-up requests, and shared calendar scheduling.
• Provide A/V setup, support, and basic troubleshooting.
• Maintain and update phone lists and evacuation rosters.
• Coordinate kitchen operations, shared duties, and annual schedule updates.
• Submit Facilities work orders and surplus requests as needed.
• Collect and date-stamp benefits-related paperwork.
• Process retiree benefits payment documentation.
• Maintain and compile information to prepare reports for the HR Director.
Financial Administration
• Process travel and training requests.
• Process purchasing card (P-Card) change requests.
• Coordinate annual signature authority documentation.
Director's Office & Administrative Support
• Process employee ID badge requests and access changes.
• Provide all-staff administrative support, including preparation of packets, presentations, and meeting minutes.
• Support Safety Committee operations, including meeting coordination, posting minutes, and participating in inspections.
• Maintain and update intranet and internet content.
• Maintain Phone and Evacuation Lists
New Hire Administration
• Coordinate new hire onboarding tasks, including orientation materials and packets.
• Schedule and escort new employees to badge appointments.
• Process phone and system access requests for new hires.
Employee Recognition & Engagement
• Prepare retirement, Team Excellence, SPIRIT of Excellence, and Years of Service certificates.
• Coordinate Years of Service recognition activities, including tracking eligibility, invitations, event setup, and gift distribution.
• Manage recognition communications and nomination correspondence.
Minimum Qualifications:*
• A minimum of two (2) years in an administrative role with experience supporting Human Resource tasks and activities that would likely provide the required knowledge and skills to perform the responsibilities of the position.
• A minimum of one (1) year providing direct customer service in an administrative role.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and SharePoint).
• Technical skills required to learn new software applications.
• Prior experience handling confidential business matters and information with discretion.
• Strong interpersonal and communication (oral and written) skills.
• Experience establishing and maintaining cooperative, positive working relationships with internal and external partners.
Preferred Special Qualifications/ Transferrable Skills:*
• Two (2) years direct experience working in a role within a Human Resources department.
• Experience working in the public sector.
• Experience entering data into a database.
• Experience working with PeopleSoft software.
*For Veterans qualified for Veteran's Preference: If you believe you have skills that would transfer well to this position and/or special qualifications that relate to this position, please list those skills and/or qualifications in the open-ended question at the end of the application and explain how those skills and/or qualifications relate to this position.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
Working knowledge of:
Office practices and procedures; record-keeping principles; basic research methods; customer service techniques; basic math, including simple statistical calculations; English composition, grammar, and spelling; and the use of human resource information systems, word processing, and spreadsheet software.
Some knowledge of:
Principles and practices of human resources administration, and applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, policies, and procedures related to assigned HR functional areas.
Ability to:
Read, understand, and apply complex forms, documents, policies, and technical language; interpret and apply relevant laws and guidelines; communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing; build and maintain effective working relationships with HR staff, County employees and officials, external agencies, vendors, and the public; perform basic calculations for research and administrative tasks; collect, organize, analyze, and summarize data; and operate standard office equipment and software applications.
WORK SCHEDULE
This position is included in the County's alternate workweek program, working 40 hours during a standard workweek of Monday through Thursday (Fridays off). Specific hours of work will be discussed with the candidate selected for this position at the time an offer of employment is extended.
This position is eligible for hybrid on-site/telework subject to the https://dochub.clackamas.us/documents/drupal/9065b5fb-2237-47ce-9534-e7c8c40fc2bc and based on the Department's business needs. The exact amount of on-site/telework and schedule will be discussed with the hiring manager during time of offer. Telework locations cannot be located outside of Oregon or Washington. Washington residents must perform 50% of their time on-site at Clackamas County.
This position is required to be on-site for training, onboarding, and to meet department staffing needs. Remote work will be discussed after successful completion of training and onboarding.
EXPLORE CLACKAMAS COUNTY
Clackamas County is in a prime location in the Portland, Oregon metropolitan area and is recognized nationally as one of the most livable areas in the United States. Located on the southern edge of the City of Portland and extending to the top of Mt. Hood, Clackamas County is part of a thriving region in the Northwest. It has a population of about 420,000 residents.
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http://www.clackamas.us/onboarding/
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ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT
As an internal service department, the Department of Human Resources (HR) provides consultative services and the infrastructure that sustains County department customers. HR acts as a strategic partner to provide comprehensive, timely and progressive employment practices and services to support the departments' missions, which are carried out by County employees.
The Department of HR consists of eight primary program areas - Office of the Director/Administrative Services, Workforce Data Management, Recruitment and Selection, Classification and Compensation, Benefits and Wellness, Workforce Development and Planning, Risk Management and Safety, Employee and Labor Relations.
The Mission of the Department of Human Resources (HR) is to provide employment services, benefits and wellness, risk management and workforce planning to County Departments and Agencies so they can have the resources they need to provide high quality services and achieve their strategic results.
http://www.clackamas.us/des/
APPLICATION PROCESS
Clackamas County only accepts online applications.
Help With Your Application:
https://dochub.clackamas.us/documents/drupal/6b3147a3-bf84-4f52-8238-64a37e936b4f
https://www.clackamas.us/jobs#helpwiththeapplication
If you have any questions or issues you may contact the Department of Human Resources at 503-655-8459 or mailto:jobs@co.clackamas.or.us?subject=Application%20Materials%20Question. Our office hours are Monday - Thursday 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Pacific Time (closed on Fridays).
HOW TO CLAIM VETERAN'S PREFERENCE
https://www.clackamas.us/des/jobs.html
https://dochub.clackamas.us/documents/drupal/a67ee11c-861c-4126-aa5a-4dec6174f6eb
VISA SPONSORSHIP
Clackamas County does not offer visa sponsorships. Once a job applicant has accepted a position, they will be required to complete an I-9 and confirm authorization to work in the United States prior to their first day.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Clackamas County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential elements that create and foster a welcoming workplace. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation, disability or any other factor unrelated to the essential functions of the job.
If you wish to identify yourself as a qualified person with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act and would like to request an accommodation, please address the request to the Department of Human Resources prior to the recruitment close date. You may request an accommodation during the online application process.
RECRUITING QUESTIONS?
E.D. Barnett, Recruiter
mailto:EBarnettHerro@clackamas.us?subject=RECRUITMENT%20QUESTIONS
To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/6906359
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