Human Resource Assistant

Virginia Information Technologies Agency • Danville, VA

2d • $51,000 - $56,617

About The Position

The Virginia Department of Health’s Pittsylvania-Danville and Southside Health District is seeking a Human Resource Assistant to provide technical administrative HR support requiring knowledge and application of applicable policies and procedures. The position supports recruitment and staffing, new employee orientation, data entry, records maintenance, payroll, and benefits processes. It also assists with benefits orientation and coordinates resolution of related inquiries, provides guidance to staff on routine HR matters such as leave, benefits, and recruitment, and supports recruitment and screening by preparing and maintaining associated files and documents. The incumbent may post approved recruitment advertisements.

The position may require other duties and may be called upon to assist the agency or state government during an emergency declaration. VDH may adjust work hours, location, and duties and require training to meet public health business needs, including emergencies. If designated as a mobile worker, the employee may work in the field and telework from an alternate location when not in the field or during an emergency closing, with periodic attendance at the assigned office for meetings or training.

Employment is contingent on satisfactory results from required background and reference checks, including state and federal criminal history, child abuse and neglect registry, HHS OIG Exclusion List, employment reference, and E-Verify checks. Other financial, credit, driving, or background checks or a Statement of Economic Interests may be required for certain positions.

Requirements

• General knowledge of human resource programs, regulations, and guidelines.
• Ability and experience applying applicable policies and procedures.
• Ability to prepare, process, track, and file personnel records.
• Knowledge and experience with administrative and clerical processes and procedures.
• Strong computer, oral communication, written communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• A valid State Driver's License is required to operate a state vehicle or a personal vehicle while conducting agency business.

Nice To Haves

• Training in Human Resources or a related field.
• Experience working in a Human Resources office for a large, complex agency.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical administrative support for human resource programs and processes.
• Assist with recruitment and staffing efforts, including recruitment and screening support.
• Support new employee orientation and benefits orientation processes.
• Enter data and maintain personnel records, files, and associated documents.
• Support payroll and benefits processes and coordinate resolution of benefits-related inquiries.
• Provide staff guidance on routine HR matters, including leave, benefits, and recruitment.
• Prepare and maintain recruitment and screening files and documents; post approved recruitment advertisements as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned and assist the agency or state government during emergencies when required.
• Adjust work hours, location, and duties and participate in training as needed to meet public health business needs.
• If designated as a mobile worker, work in the field or telework from an alternate location and periodically attend the assigned office for meetings or training.

Benefits

• 12 paid holidays
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Retirement plans, including a 401a Cash Match and 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
• Sick leave
• Family/personal leave
• Annual leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed