Human Resource Assistant

DHRM • Danville, VA

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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 human resources support using applicable policies and procedures. The role supports recruitment and staffing, new employee orientation, data entry, records maintenance, and payroll and benefits processes. The incumbent assists with benefits orientation and resolving related inquiries, provides staff guidance on routine HR matters such as leave, benefits, and recruitment, and supports recruitment screening while preparing and maintaining related files and documents. The role may include posting approved recruitment advertisements and other duties as assigned.

The position may be called upon to assist the agency or state government during an emergency declaration. VDH may require adjustments to work hours, location, or duties, and participation in training to meet public health needs, including emergencies. If designated as a mobile worker, the position may involve field work and teleworking from an alternate location; periodic attendance at the assigned office for meetings or training may also be required.

Employment is contingent on satisfactory background and reference checks and E-Verify. The job posting states a hiring range of $51,000–$56,617.

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 and 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 to operate 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 HR support using applicable policies and procedures.
• Assist with recruitment and staffing efforts, including recruitment screening and preparation and maintenance of associated files and documents.
• Assist with new employee orientation and benefits orientation processes.
• Coordinate the resolution of benefits-related inquiries and provide guidance to staff on routine HR matters, including leave, benefits, and recruitment.
• Perform data entry and maintain records.
• Support payroll and benefits processes.
• Post approved recruitment advertisements as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned and, when required, assist the agency or state government during emergencies.
• Adjust work hours, location, and duties and participate in training as needed to meet public health business needs, including emergencies.
• If designated as a mobile worker, work in the field and telework from an alternate location as applicable; 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 a 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