Human Resource Assistant Part-Time

City of Kalamazoo • Kalamazoo, MI

5d

About The Position

The Human Resources Assistant Part-Time is responsible for performing human resources administrative support activities for internal and external customers. In addition, this role will answer inquiries and obtain information for customers, visitors and other interested parties. The Human Resources Assistant serves as the first-line professional face and voice of the department.

Requirements

• High School Diploma with a minimum of two (2) years of applied human resources experienced is required; or, a Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources Management, Business or a related field.
• Excellent decision making, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• Ability to develop and nurture strong, productive relationships with all levels within the organization, respecting established processes and fostering an environment of mutual respect.
• Excellent organizational, multi-tasking and prioritizing skills.
• Strong, clear communicator and excellent interpersonal skills; proven ability to effectively and positively communicate with the general public and all levels within the organization.
• Ability to maintain the highest level of confidentiality in daily contact with sensitive business intelligence, financial, and protected health information is required.
• Proactive and positive customer service skills with both internal and external customers.
• Demonstrates a sense of urgency, prioritizes well, shows energy, responds to opportunities, instills urgency in others, and meets deadlines.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Kronos (HRIS) and NeoGov desired.
• Previous experience utilizing ERP & HRIS systems is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Welcomes visitors by greeting them kindly and professionally, in-person and/or on the telephone; serves as the department’s main point of contact.
• Responds to 311 service messages.
• Works closely with Talent Acquisition and prepares and coordinates recruitment sources.
• Assists with testing for applicable positions.
• Sort and distributes incoming mail.
• Prepares invoices and procurement card charges for payment by accounts payable.
• Order supplies for department.
• Completes comparable wage and benefit surveys.
• Coordinates and schedules various meetings.
• Scan files to become all electronic filing.
• Performs other related duties, as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED