HR Assistant / Senior HR Assistant

City of Converse•Converse, TX

just now•$20 - $26

About The Position

The City of Converse is seeking a motivated, detail-oriented Human Resources Assistant to support daily HR operations and assist with safety and risk management functions. This position will play an important role in employee onboarding and orientation, benefits processing, workers' compensation intake and processing, scheduling, and general HR support duties. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual looking to grow within the HR field while gaining exposure to municipal safety programs. The successful candidate must work collaboratively with the HR team and other departments and take initiative to identify needs, follow through on assignments, and support continuous improvement.

Requirements

Associate's degree in Business, Human Resources, Finance, Computer Applications, or related field required, or an equivalent combination of directly relevant education and experience.
Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and handle sensitive information with professionalism.
Ability to coordinate multiple deadlines and maintain accuracy in onboarding, benefits, workers' compensation, and HR documentation.
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with a team, take initiative, and manage assigned tasks with follow-through.
Must abide by all City of Converse policies, procedures, and Code of Ethics.
Must successfully pass a background check and credit check.
Have and maintain a valid Class C Texas Operator's License and an acceptable driving record.

Nice To Haves

Experience in safety or risk management (such as HazCom programs, driver safety tracking, or workplace safety support).
Experience with HRIS systems and electronic personnel recordkeeping.
Experience supporting HR onboarding, employee orientation, benefits administration, or workers' compensation processing.

Responsibilities

Serve as the first point of contact for employee inquiries, providing timely and professional assistance.
Manage accident and incident logs and participate in and support safety meeting coordination.
Manage workers' compensation intake and processing, including incident intake, documentation, claim coordination, and communication with employees, supervisors, carriers, and third-party administrators as assigned.
Coordinate and provide new hire onboarding (electronic) and orientation, including scheduling, preparing onboarding materials, tracking required forms, and helping ensure completion of pre-employment and new hire requirements.
Support recruitment activities, including posting jobs, scheduling interviews, and processing onboarding documentation.
Process and maintain benefits-related transactions and records, including enrollment support, qualifying life event changes, termination, and COBRA coordination support (as applicable), and employee benefit documentation.
Maintain HRIS records, personnel files, and prepare routine HR reports.
Support employee communications, scheduling, and engagement programs.
Work collaboratively with the HR team and other departments, cross-train as needed, and take initiative to support continuity of services and improvement of HR processes.
Be open to supporting interlocal initiatives or collaborations with neighboring communities when needed.
Perform other duties as assigned to support HR operations.