Human Resources Assistant - Full Time

County of Cumberland, Pennsylvania

  • Carlisle, PA
  • 18 days ago

    Highlights

    Assists in the onboarding process for all County new hires, including receiving personnel action forms, initiating contact with candidates, coordinating electronic pre-employment communication and requirements including drug testing and background clearances, issuing conditional offer letters, and related tasks. Essential Job Functions: Provides a variety of administrative and support functions for the department operations including preparing, authorizing, and issuing documents and forms; provides guidance and information regarding departmental services.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationCarlisle, PA

    Description

    Department: Human Resources

    Sub-Department: N/A

    Pay Grade: 104

    FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

    Employment Status: Full Time

    Reports to: Compensation & Recruitment Manager

    Supervises: N/A

    Position Code: HR3005

    Work Schedule: Monday through Friday 8:00am to 4:30pm, this position will work and be paid for 75 hours in a 2-week pay period, ability to go onto a compressed work schedule (working 9 days vs. 10 day) after 6 months of satisfactory job performance

    Current County Employees will follow the County Promotion/Demotion Policy.

    Job Summary:

    Performs a variety of administrative and support functions with accuracy, confidentiality, and timeliness the efficient and effective operation of the department.

    Essential Job Functions:

    • Provides a variety of administrative and support functions for the department operations including preparing, authorizing, and issuing documents and forms; provides guidance and information regarding departmental services.
    • Assists in the onboarding process for all County new hires, including receiving personnel action forms, initiating contact with candidates, coordinating electronic pre-employment communication and requirements including drug testing and background clearances, issuing conditional offer letters, and related tasks.
    • Prepares new hire orientation packets, ensuring all forms are accurately printed, copied, and assembled in advance.
    • Coordinates departmental schedules and activities, ensuring effective planning and execution.
    • Supports the planning and coordination of employee engagement events and departmental functions.
    • Ensures completeness of electronic new employee files ensuring all forms are collected and filled out completely prior to electronically filing them.
    • Prepares a variety of documents, reports, correspondence, and forms; assists in the development and maintenance of departmental templates and forms.
    • Answers the main Human Resources phone line, handling incoming calls, taking messages, providing general information, and routing calls appropriately; ensures consistent backup coverage for the main line.
    • Manages incoming and outgoing mail, including sorting and distribution.
    • Performs routine typing and data entry.
    • Maintains the department's filing system, including organizing, updating, and retrieving files as needed.
    • Attends meetings, training sessions, and seminars as required to maintain knowledge and skills relevant to the role.
    • Performs other related duties as assigned.

    Minimum Requirements to Perform the Work:

    Education:

    • High school diploma or equivalent required.
    • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, with demonstrated working knowledge of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

    Work Experience:

    • Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in a professional office setting or a related administrative field.

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