Human Resources Assistant - Benefits Focus

COWETA COUNTY COMMISSIONERS•Newnan, GA

15h•$21

About The Position

Performs difficult skilled administrative support work assisting in the administration of human resources programs and duties, including recruiting, employee relations, benefits administration, employee records, training and other related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the limited supervision of the assigned Department/Division Director, or designee.

Requirements

Thorough knowledge of the philosophy, principles and practices of public personnel administration
Thorough knowledge of the County's policies, practices and procedures
Thorough knowledge of standard office practices, procedures, equipment, software and office support techniques
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite with advanced skills in Excel and Word
Ability to communicate ideas effectively, both orally and in writing
Ability to conduct detailed evaluations and studies and to prepare related reports and recommendations
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations
Ability to maintain the confidentiality of personnel information and files for employees and applicants
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other department, County officials, associates and the general public.
High school diploma or GED and significant experience in administrative support, HRIS and record maintenance, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Health insurance and/or employee benefits experience required.
Ability to obtain Notary Public
Favorable background history as determined by review of local, State and Federal records.
Valid driver’s license in the State of Georgia with a favorable driving history (MVR).

Nice To Haves

Microsoft Office Suite and ADP Workforce Now preferred.

Responsibilities

Works with Benefits Manager to maintain benefits files and records, including entering employee enrollments into HRIS systems, life status changes and referrals to appropriate subject matter experts for retirement plans, supplemental benefits, etc.
Assists Benefits Manager with reporting, employee benefits education efforts and first point of contact for employees with benefits issues or questions.
Assists with the planning, coordination and execution of various employee-based activities and programs while ensuring deadlines and budgets are met.
Serves as backup for HR Generalist and Benefits Manager with new employee onboarding and orientation through established in-processing systems to verify accuracy of documents and performs entry of new hire documentation into various information systems to include the HRIS systems, payroll and reports all new hires to appropriate State agencies.
Assists in the coordination and preparation of periodic, special and other mandated reports; collects information from a variety of sources and compiles data; processes requests for information and reports; disseminates collected and compiled information to appropriate parties; tracks various actions and activities to ensure completion.
Serves as first point of contact for employees, covered dependents, applicants and retirees who seek information or have questions pertinent to Community and Human Resources.
Works with hiring managers to attract and recruit skilled, diverse and committed candidates for County vacancies.
Manages recruitment process and various approvals throughout the hiring cycle including posting vacancies according to position requisition, assisting with some interviewing, and managing offer process and prescreening
Manages candidate screening process by creating skills testing specific to jobs and other testing assessments.
Develops and manages training program tracks to ensure federal and state requirements are met, for leadership, succession planning, special situations and other needs as directed.
Presents training or development opportunities as part of long term and ongoing efforts, including Orientation to Coweta, Disciplinary process, Supervisor 101, Cybersecurity, Civil workplace, etc.
Coordinates training activities including record-keeping, scheduling of existing training classes and identifying and developing new training courses.
Encourages and promotes a culture of excellent service.