Administrative Assistant - Human Resources

Lake Forest•Lake Forest, IL

7d•Onsite

About The Position

COME FOR THE WORK. STAY FOR THE PEOPLE. MAKE A DIFFERENCE. Join the City of Lake Forest as its next Administrative Assistant in the Human Resources Department and play a key role on a dynamic and high-performing team. With all members of the Human Resources Department having less than one year of service with Lake Forest, this is an exciting opportunity to build on high-level service standards while innovating and improving every facet of the department. Lake Forest is a full-service community, and this position supports hundreds of employees through benefits administration, wellness initiatives, and employee engagement efforts. This is a phenomenal opportunity for someone who is highly organized, attentive to detail, and unflappable in their support of teammates.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.)
Three to five years of office clerical experience, preferably in HR, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

Maintain confidentiality and handle employment-related inquiries.
Assist with management of employee records and benefits.
Coordinate pre-employment screening processes, onboarding procedures, as well as post-employment offboarding checklists.
Serve as City’s claims coordinator by administering workers' compensation and liability claims.
Maintain the City’s intranet.
Assemble monthly employee newsletter.
Represent HR Department on various City committees including Employee Activities, Benefits, and Executive Safety.
Oversee administration of the City’s wellness program.
Partner on employee engagement activities.
Research and update compensation and benefits data relative to comparable communities and private sector businesses.
Schedule and coordinate meetings and appointments.
Assist with payroll processing, timekeeping, accounts payable, and purchase orders.
Other duties as assigned.