Human Resources Assistant 6-E8

State of Michigan • Jackson, MI

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Human Resources Assistant works in the Human Resources team at the Jackson regional office and performs a variety of human resource activities to ensure consistent, accurate, and effective service to employees, supervisors, and the public. The role provides technical guidance in recruitment, selection, classification, labor relations, and payroll, and assists with explaining and limited interpretation of Civil Service Commission Rules, labor contracts, and departmental policies, procedures, and agreements.

The position processes a variety of human resource transactions while maintaining consistency, accuracy, and adherence to applicable standards. The posting describes experience levels for Human Resources Assistant 6, 7, and E8; the E8 level requires three years of administrative support experience, including one year equivalent to Human Resources Assistant 7 or Human Resources Customer Service Representative 7 in state service.

Requirements

• Education typically acquired through completion of high school.
• Human Resources Assistant 6: one year of administrative support experience.
• Human Resources Assistant 7: two years of administrative support experience, or one year equivalent to Human Resources Customer Service Representative 6.
• Human Resources Assistant E8: three years of administrative support experience, including one year equivalent to Human Resources Assistant 7 or Human Resources Customer Service Representative 7 in state service.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow complex rules and procedures.
• Excellent communication and customer-service skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, service-driven environment.
• Commitment to supporting the workforce that serves Michigan’s communities.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional support and technical guidance to employees, supervisors, and the general public on HR-related processes.
• Assist with recruitment, selection, and classification matters to support departmental staffing needs.
• Support labor relations and payroll processes to ensure accurate and compliant HR actions.
• Apply applicable Civil Service rules, labor agreements, and departmental policies.
• Process human resource transactions consistently and accurately, adhering to standards.
• Assist with explaining and limited interpretation of Civil Service Commission Rules, labor contracts, and departmental policies, procedures, and agreements.

What This Job Offers

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