Job Description

Job Summary

The Human Resource Assistant is responsible for the administrative support of day-to-day human resource operations. In addition, administrative support to the City Attorney is required.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Answers phones for the HR department.

Handles employment application intake.

Performs HRIS data entry and personnel file maintenance.

Assists employees and supervisors with basic interpretation of HR policies and procedures.

Assists with new-employee onboarding.

Maintains confidential personnel files and personnel actions.

Responds to reference checks and verifications of employment status.

Assists the manager with HR projects.

Assists with benefits administration.

Competencies

Communication.
Critical Evaluation.
Relationship Management.
Ethical Practice.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in an office setting.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle, feel, or operate objects, tools or controls, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand, talk and hear.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time, hourly position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Travel

Local travel to various worksites and travel for personal education.

Required Education and Experience

High school diploma or equivalent required, plus one year of office/clerical support experience.

Preferred Education and Experience

Human resource training including on-the-job, certifications, or college is preferred.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Benefits

Benefits package includes: health insurance, life insurance, retirement, vacation and sick pay, as well as supplemental options, including dental, vision and disability insurance. Visit our Employee Benefits page.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $16.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Experience:

Clerical: 1 year (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:

Bluefield, WV 24701 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:

Bluefield, WV 24701: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person