What are the responsibilities and job description for the Human Resource Assistant - Grand Rapids position at ACSET - West Michigan Works!?
POST DATE 8/10/22 - 8/24/22
HUMAN RESOURCE ASSISTANT
Grand Rapids
Area Community Services Employment & Training Council (ACSET)
Applications with resumes and cover letters will be accepted through Wednesday, August 24, 2022, for the position of Human Resource Assistant. This full-time position is in compensation Pay Range E that pays from $45,809 to $64,157 annually, plus fringe benefits. Starting salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Candidates for this position MUST COMPLETE AN ONLINE APPLICATION AND SUBMIT A RESUME
Application packets must be received no later than
5:00pm on Wednesday, August 24, 2022.
ACSET OVERVIEW: ACSET is the administrative and fiscal agent for the Michigan Works! Agency of Allegan, Barry, Ionia, Kent, Montcalm, Muskegon and Ottawa Counties. West Michigan Works! mission is to lead workforce development strategy and resource alignment in West Michigan by understanding the talent needs of employers and employment needs of job seekers and connecting them to solutions.
JOB SUMMARY:
This full-time Human Resource Assistant position reports directly to the ACSET Human Resource Director. Responsibilities require a high level of professionalism and confidentiality and include departmental support in the day-to-day operations of the human resource functions and duties including recruitment, internal policy analysis and departmental development, benefit compensation, and orientation of new hires. Assignments are performed according to established procedures with latitude for initiative and independent judgment and are received from an administrative superior who reviews work via conferences, reports and observation of results achieved.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Recruitment, selection and eligibility determination of applicants
- Maintenance of Applicant Tracking System (ATS)
- Preparation of employee new hire packets
- New hire orientation
- Assistance with facilitation of open enrollment benefit process annually
- Maintenance of employee files and the HR information system (HRIS)
- Accurate record keeping including data base management and Excel spreadsheets
- Administer background checks including ICHAT and driving records
- Evaluation and update of internal HR policies and procedures
- Preparation of various reports as needed for internal purposes and outside agencies
- Actively participate in continuous quality improvement processes
- Perform other duties as assigned
JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration or related field or four to six years of comparable training and experience required
- Four to six years of office administrative experience preferably in the field of human resources
- Excellent writing skills mandatory
- High level of professionalism and respect for confidentiality
- Interpersonal skills necessary to effectively communicate with staff, clients and community organizations in both oral and written forms
- Communication and organizational skills that contribute to a quality, team oriented work environment
- Work history that includes demonstrated success in problem solving, teamwork and professionalism
- Ability to multi-task and work effectively within an active public agency environment
- Ability to apply analytical skills in identifying operational problems and offer potential solutions
- Ability to frequently handle pressures related to meeting deadlines and working on projects requiring concentration and attention to detail
- Knowledge and experience of proper telephone etiquette
- Physical ability to sit in one position for extended periods of time
WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Normal office environment with little discomfort due to noise, dirt, dust and the like
- Local travel may occasionally be required
This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a person assigned to this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties that may be performed by a person so classified.
Salary : $45,809 - $64,157
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