What are the responsibilities and job description for the Human Resources Assistant II - County Only position at Snohomish County?
***This position is only available to current Snohomish County employees***
Snohomish County Central Human Resources is seeking a Human Resources Assistant II to join our team. The successful candidate will have:
- A commitment to equity and inclusion and ability to work with tact and diplomacy within a multicultural workforce;
- Strong attention to detail, accuracy, prioritization of deadlines and timely communication;
- Passion for best-in-class customer service;
- And an aptitude to use, learn, and leverage new and existing technologies with a goal of continuous improvement.
BASIC FUNCTION
To perform a variety of clerical support functions in the Compensation, Employment and Benefits section of the Human Resources Department. This position has primary responsibility to coordinate approval and processing of all personnel actions each pay period to ensure correct and timely source data for payroll processing.
STATEMENT OF ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES
- Coordinates the approval and processing of all personnel actions each pay period to ensure correct and timely source data for payroll.
- Enters employee information into payroll system and employee database; retrieves information from Human Resources Information System (HRIS); processes all payroll record changes (PRC) or Personnel Actions (PA) and employee related paperwork; proofs and corrects work entered.
- Runs and distributes monthly reports from Human Resource Information System (HRIS) and other sources.
- Receives, reviews and processes various forms such as classification requests, payroll record changes, benefit enrollment/change forms; reviews forms for accuracy, completeness, and required signatures; prepares for filing, and distributes copies as necessary; maintains benefit forms and orders new forms and booklets and other supplies as needed; may prepare new hire orientation packets.
- Track classification requests; prepare union notices and other correspondence as needed.
- Registration and room setup for new employee orientation; take pictures for employee identification badges; track benefits enrollment and follow up with employees.
- Provides assistance to employees and the general public in person or on the phone; explains services and provides basic information.
- Sets up and maintains files and recordkeeping systems.
- Provides assistance during open enrollment such as arranging meeting locations, scheduling provider meetings; prepares open enrollment materials by sending to print shop and distributing copies to employees.
- Maintains confidentiality of all personnel, payroll, accounting and finance records and reports along with any other records, reports and/or information deemed to be sensitive in nature.
STATEMENT OF OTHER JOB DUTIES
- May serve as backup to the county switchboard as required.
- Performs related duties as assigned.
Three (3) years of general office experience that includes computer record processing and customer service experience; OR, any equivalent combination of training and/or experience that provides the required knowledge and abilities. Must pass job related tests.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Must sign a confidentiality agreement as a condition of employment.
A valid Washington State Driver's License may be required.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Preference may be given for experience in Human Resources and/or confidential records processing.
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of:
- standard office practices and procedures
- basic arithmetic
- word processing, spreadsheets and database programs
- rules of grammar, spelling, punctuation and word usage
- records processing and filing
Ability to:
- meet deadlines and cope with constant interruptions
- coordinate a high volume of time sensitive work
- troubleshoot errors in data entry and ensure accuracy of information
- pay attention to detail to ensure accuracy of source data for payroll
- pay attention to detail to ensure accuracy of personnel actions
- recognize the need and ask for additional help when needed
- work collaboratively in a team environment
- assist the public and employees in determining needs
- learn and explain complex practices and procedures
- gather, evaluate and document technical data
- independently organize tasks and work in a team environment
- establish and maintain effective work relationships with staff, general public and representatives of other agencies
- communicate effectively both orally and in writing
- communicate effectively with people of all ages and from a variety of cultural, economic, and ethnic backgrounds
- maintain records and prepare related forms, applications, documents, and reports
- work with minimum supervision
- read, interpret and categorize data rapidly and accurately
SUPERVISION
Employees in this classification receive supervision from management or senior staff as assigned. Assignments are made indicating what is to be done, the quality of work expected, and any deadlines which are required to be met. Work is reviewed to ensure timely completion and accuracy.
WORKING CONDITIONS
The work is performed in the usual office environment and may include field trips to outlying areas. This is a high volume, time sensitive position with a Monday through Friday schedule. Approval of vacation leave requests is dependent upon payroll deadline schedule.
Snohomish County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer.
Accommodations for individuals with disabilities are provided upon request.
EEO policy and ADA notice
Accommodations for individuals with disabilities are provided upon request.
EEO policy and ADA notice
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