Part Time Human Resource Assistant

The City of Elkhart•Elkhart, IN

17h•$18 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

This part-time Human Resource Assistant position offers the opportunity to work in a professional City environment while supporting essential Human Resources operations. The role involves handling confidential information, assisting with daily HR processes, and contributing to the work that supports City employees and services. With predictable part-time hours within a standard business day, this position is well suited for individuals seeking flexibility while gaining meaningful experience in Human Resources and public service.

Requirements

High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
Good organizational and computer usage skills required.
Must be detail oriented.
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
Ability to organize and prioritize work while maintaining a high degree of confidentiality.
Knowledge of standard office equipment and procedures, including good grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
Proficiency in Word, Excel, and Access applications, including accurate typing and data entry.
Knowledge of City government and its various departments.
Ability to communicate effectively with employees and the public in both written and oral form.
Normal vision with or without correction.
Ability to work with a pleasant personality and interact with all types of people.
Ability to physically perform tasks listed above with or without reasonable accommodation.
Successfully passing a post offer drug screen is required.
Background checks producing acceptable BMV and criminal history reports required.

Nice To Haves

Previous office experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Answer telephone calls, direct calls, take messages, and greet visitors.
Pick up, deliver, and distribute departmental mail.
Processing completed applications daily; entering into database, sending to hiring department, and filing.
Assisting with maintaining personnel files.
Assisting with scheduling various meetings and interviews.
Completing verifications of employment requests in a timely manner.
Assisting with tracking seasonal employees.
Processing accounts payable.
Recording and receipting insurance payments.
Recording injury reports in the OSHA website.
Assist Human Resources staff with filing and other clerical duties.
Assist with maintaining Human Resources forms.
Assist with tracking seasonal employees for Human Resources.
Provide backup support for Human Resources staff as needed.
Perform other duties as needed in cooperation with other staff members.