This position is responsible for performing technical and administrative duties in support of the human resources function. This position is open from July 31,2026 to August 14,2026.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Input changes to payroll and employee data prior to processing; verify leave time taken with balances; communicate with supervisors to resolve discrepancies with payroll timesheets; calculate employee timesheets; and performs timesheet entry into payroll system.
- Answers telephone and greet job applicants; provides basic information and assistance; refers to appropriate personnel as needed.
- Creates and posts job vacancy announcements for current and budgeted classified positions; updates website; logs and distributes employment applications; assists appointing authorities and department heads with scheduling of interviews and background checks; types and mails turndown letters as requested.
- Assists with organizing and conducting employee new hire orientations.
- Responds to employee verifications from outside agencies, financial institutions, and private businesses.
- Prepares correspondence in response to FMLA requests and maintains the status of each employee on leave.
- Assists departments with Workmen's Compensation reporting and claims processing; maintains all related documentation.
- Assists with the scheduling of random, post-accident, pre-employment and return to work drug and alcohol screenings, monitoring of results and file maintenance.
- Maintains updated log and monitors performance evaluations due and leave balances and sends monthly report to supervisors.
- Sends faxes, makes copies, binds reports, and types documents.
- Files documents related to each employee in the respective master file and ensures confidentiality requirements are met; maintains I-9 documentation and filing system.
- Completes compensation and employment surveys.
- Assist citizens visiting the Commission Office in the absence of designated personnel.
- Responds to citizens' questions and comments in a courteous and timely manner.
- Keeps immediate supervisor and designated others fully and accurately informed concerning work progress, including present and potential work problems and suggestions for new or improved ways of addressing such problems.
- Communicates and coordinates regularly with appropriate others to maximize the effectiveness and efficiency of interdepartmental operations and activities.
- Manages cafeteria 125 Plan and annual elections; communicates terminations to third-party administrator; maintains files.
- Prepares newspaper ads for local newspaper for budgeted and open positions.
- Assists Human Resources Director with special projects as needed.
- Assists with conducting interviews.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
- Knowledge of county and department personnel policies and procedures.
- Knowledge of modern office practices and procedures and equipment.
- Knowledge of job-related software programs.
- Knowledge of FMLA regulations and procedures.
- Knowledge of basic workmen's compensation regulations and procedures.
- Knowledge of standard payroll practices and procedures.
- Skill in operating such office equipment as a computer, calculator, copier, and facsimile machine.
- Skill in report preparation and records maintenance.
- Skill in the completion of basic mathematical calculations.
- Skill in writing business correspondence.
- Skill in public and interpersonal relations.
- Skill in oral and written communication.
- Ability to handle confidential information with tact and discretion.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- High School Diploma/GED and one (1) year related experience, or equivalent.
- Possession of a valid driver's license issued by the State of Alabama.
HOW TO APPLY: (Previous applicants should reapply.)
- Visit www.leeco.us go to HUMAN RESOURCES click JOB APPLICATION under Related Links
- Completed job application can be faxed to 334-737-3609 or emailed to humanresources@leeco.us by the closing date listed on the job announcement.
- Paper applications are available at Lee County Commission Human Resources office located at 215 South 9th Street Opelika, AL (Second Floor) from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Applicants can also apply at the Alabama State Employment Office.
Lee County is an Equal Opportunity Employer, we will recruit, hire, train, promote, discipline, and discharge in all eligible job groups without unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation or genetic information or any other characteristics protected by law. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described in accordance to Subtitle A of Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (42 U.S.C. 12131).