What are the responsibilities and job description for the Human Resources Assistant position at City of Reno?
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The City of Reno Human Resources Team has an exciting opportunity for a temporary, non-benefited, part-time Human Resources Assistant. The ideal candidate will have a passion for delivering an exceptional and transformational employee experience. As a Human Resources Assistant you will provide support for various human resources functions, projects, and initiatives.
This is a temporary, non-benefited, part-time position up to 17.5 hours per week between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday - Friday (not to exceed 233 hours per quarter and 1039 hours in the FY). There are no benefits offered with this position.
The Human Resources Assistant will work alongside and support the Human Resources Team. Typical responsibilities include: assisting employees with employment related questions; answering telephones; responding to written and oral inquiries; routing calls to appropriate staff; performing records scanning, corrections, and maintenance; sorting and distributing mail; running reports; and performing other support functions as needed.
Performs various routine clerical duties, utilizing standard office equipment, to include: screening incoming calls; taking and transmitting messages; maintaining calendars; scheduling meetings; making photocopies; performing data entry; faxing documents; typing; and word processing.
Processes, receives, sorts, and distributes a variety of correspondence, deliveries, and mail.
Files documents alphabetically, numberically, or by retention schedules.
Responds to requests for information from employees, general public, other agencies, and/or other interested parties; answers routine questions; directs visitors to appropriate locations.
Prepares, reviews, and/or processes a variety of routine correspondence, reports, logs, information, paperwork, invoices, forms, agreements, flyers, brochures, invitations, and/or other related information in assigned area of responsibility; keys information into applicable spreadsheets and/or databases
Conducts employment verifications according to privacy rules and regulations; tracks and monitors fingerprinting and background check logs.
Monitors and orders office supplies and materials.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Customer service principles.
Basic principles, practices, and operations of providing office assistance.
Principles of business letter writing and basic report preparation.
Work organization and office management principles and practices.
Methods and techniques of effective technical, administrative, and financial record keeping, report preparation, and presentation.
Terminology used in the area of assignment.
Modern office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and various software packages.
Methods and techniques used in communication and public relations.
English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
Basic filing, and confidential recordkeeping principles.
Ability to:
Provide exceptional customer service.
Learn basic principles of a human resources.
Learn to prepare a variety of basic reports and agendas.
Participate in the administration of assigned human resources programs and functions.
Maintain accurate, confidential and complete employee records.
Plan and organize work to meet schedules and timelines.
Operate and use modern office equipment including a computer and various software packages.
Work in a team based environment to achieve common goals.
Meet the physical requirements to safely and effectively perform the assigned duties.
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Work Experience:
One (1) year experience in an office and/or customer service-oriented environment.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT
The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
Environment: Work is performed primarily in a standard office setting.
Physical: Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight; to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard; and to verbally communicate to exchange information.
This position is exempt from the Civil Service System.
HOW TO APPLY:
Applicants must submit an online application at reno.gov/jobs.
NOTE: The deadline to submit your application online is Sunday, February 4, 2024 by 11:59 p.m. PST. Questions about the information on this announcement should be directed to Human Resources at 775-334-2285.The City of Reno is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to everyone. This commitment is an integral part of our efforts to ensure that we have a diverse and representative workforce that serves the community of Reno.
Salary : $13 - $15
