Human Resources Assistant

Hernando County Sheriff's Office•Brooksville, FL

About The Position

Under the general supervision of the Human Resources Director, the Human Resources Assistant performs varied clerical work supporting the administrative functions of the HR section, with primary duties supporting background investigations. The listed duties are illustrative and do not exclude similar, related, or logical assignments.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
Two years of practical experience in general administrative clerical work.
Ability to communicate clearly in English, orally and in writing.
Knowledge of business English, spelling, punctuation, and grammar for preparing correspondence and reports.
Knowledge of general office equipment, including multi-line telephones, e-faxing, scanning and archiving, copying, and printing.
Telephone etiquette skills.
Skill in constructing basic business correspondence.
Skill in scheduling and coordinating multi-user calendars.
Ability to multitask in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
Ability to receive and act on direction and guidance, verbally and in writing.
Ability to organize and maintain large quantities of information on multiple subjects simultaneously.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a mid-sized governmental organization.
Experience in a law enforcement agency.
Certification in an administrative clerical field.

Responsibilities

Receive and route telephone calls and messages.
Compose correspondence, reports, and other materials.
Schedule meetings and appointments.
Sort and distribute mail.
Greet and assist visitors in the section.
Gather and prepare records for information requests.
Enter invoices into Munis for payment.
Respond to employment verification requests for current or former employees.
Assist in facilitating interviews for the agency.
Create and issue ID badges.
Assist with background investigations by researching, requesting, collecting, and organizing information to complete candidate profiles.
Assist in constructing Final Reports as required.
Coordinate candidate-processing activities, including fingerprinting, CVSA, employment and residency verifications, personal and professional references, credit reporting, and other checks and verifications appropriate for the position.