Human Resources Executive Assistant

Benton County•Corvallis, OR

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Benton County Human Resources is searching for an exceptional administrative professional to join our team! The ideal candidate will have a track record of establishing collaborative relationships, be highly organized and know when and how to “manage up,” communicate with diplomacy and tact, and have a strong public service orientation. We value personal accountability, high ethical and professional standards, and a great sense of humor! The Human Resources Executive Assistant will provide high-level and confidential administrative support to the Chief Human Resource Officer and the department by conducting research, preparing statistical reports, and handling information requests, as well as performing administrative functions such as preparing correspondence, coordinating internal and external meetings and events. The Executive Assistant will anticipate needs and provide administrative support to the director during labor negotiations; performs work on special projects as assigned.

Requirements

Associate’s degree or two years college coursework or related technical training.
At least 5 years of progressively responsible administrative or related support experience.
Intermediate-level proficiency in the MS Office Suite programs (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook).
Valid Oregon Driver's License, or ability to obtain.
Excellent organizational and communication skills.
High attention to detail and confidentiality.
Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities at the same time while meeting deadlines.
Interpersonal skills, with the ability to establish effective professional relationships with employees and managers.

Nice To Haves

A track record of establishing collaborative relationships.
Know when and how to “manage up.”
Communicate with diplomacy and tact.
Strong public service orientation.
Personal accountability.
High ethical and professional standards.
Great sense of humor.

Responsibilities

Provide high-level and confidential administrative support to the Chief Human Resource Officer and the department.
Conduct research.
Prepare statistical reports.
Handle information requests.
Perform administrative functions such as preparing correspondence.
Coordinate internal and external meetings and events.
Anticipate needs and provide administrative support to the director during labor negotiations.
Perform work on special projects as assigned.

Benefits

Generous time off
11 Paid Holidays
2 Floating Holidays
8 hours of vacation accrual every month
Sick leave
$0 Health Insurance Premium
Medical, Dental and Vision insurance for eligible family members
County contribution up to $1,400 per year to Health Savings or Health Reimbursement account
Health Savings Account funds roll over year to year
Dependents up to age 26 are covered
Employer paid contributions to retirement
6% of salary retirement contribution towards Oregon PERS after 6 months of employment
3% of salary deferred compensation 457b plan contribution
Free and award-winning wellness program
100% employer-paid coverage for AD&D ($100,000)
100% employer-paid coverage for Life ($50,000)
100% employer-paid coverage for Long-Term Disability coverage
Supplemental plans available at reasonable rates