Administrative Assistant

The Administrative Assistant will provide administrative support to the Human Resources department, including phone and email responses, data entry, and maintenance of files and records. The ideal candidate will have experience in working in a Human Resources environment and local government, with knowledge of modern office practices and procedures.

Requirements

• Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position
• Experience in working in a Human Resources environment and local government is preferred
• Knowledge of modern office practices and procedures
• Knowledge of county and departmental policies and procedures
• Knowledge of employment laws
• Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs (Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook)
• Knowledge of customer service principles
• Skill in providing excellent customer service
• Skill in prioritizing multiple projects and organizing work
• Skill in the maintenance of files and records
• Skill in the use of such office equipment as a computer, scanner, fax machine and copier
• Skill in oral and written communication
• Excellent verbal, written and telephone skills

Benefits

• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Retirement benefits