The Role
Provide administrative support for county Human Resources: answer phones, process applications and new hires, post job announcements, maintain personnel files, assist with benefits and orientations, process invoices and supplies, handle open records requests, and perform general office duties.
Summary Generated by Built In
Qualifications/Knowledge:
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a Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated
with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one to two years
a Experience in working in a Human Resources environment and local government is preferred
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a Knowledge of modern office practices and procedures
a Knowledge of county and departmental policies and procedures; knowledge of employment laws
a Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs (Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook)
a Knowledge of customer service principles; skill in providing excellent customer service
a Skill in prioritizing multiple projects and organizing work; must be able to work independently
a Skill in the maintenance of files and records
a Skill in the use of such office equipment as a computer, scanner, fax machine and copier
a Skill in oral and written communication; excellent verbal, written and telephone skills
Requirements
Answers phone and screens calls; refers to the appropriate personnel; greets visitors and provides information and assistance; responds
independently when possible; assists with employment verifications via phone
a Prepares and posts job announcements to websites; updates job descriptions as needed; distributes job postings to the Department of
Labor, Indeed and to other recruiting websites and agencies; communicates with agencies and organizations regarding
job announcements
a Prints on-line employment applications and checks them for accuracy; enters applicant information into excel spreadsheet for tracking
purposes; forwards applications to the appropriate county department
a Interprets and explains Human Resources Policies and Procedures to employees and supervisors
a Maintains and copies files, records, various reports and other materials; prepares and distributes correspondence as necessary
a Assists with Open Records Requests of Personnel Files
a Processes new hires; requests background checks; schedules drug tests; prepares correspondence; conducts new hire orientations;
prepares and distributes new hire packets; assists with Benefit Orientations
a Maintains office supply inventory and orders office supplies as needed; obtains purchase orders and processes invoices for payment;
coordinates the maintenance of office equipment
a Assists with the Employee Service Award Program and The Richard English Jr. Strongest Link Award Program
a Maintains/updates employee files; scans documents into Lasher fiche; files hard copies; prepares files for storage and
retrieve files from storage
a Assists with entering and tracking data related to drug tests, employee driver’s license, and worker’s compensation accidents
a Assists employees with the completion of tax forms, direct deposit forms and insurance forms
a Writes receipts for retiree insurance payments; mail receipts; sends letters for late payments; forwards payments to Finance
staff for deposit
a Performs all other related duties as assigned
Grade 12
Valerie P. Heard
12/27/2021
JOB OPENING
Troup County Government
High school diploma or GED, current valid driver's license
$17.00/Hr
Employment Applications will be accepted Until Filled on Troup County's website @ www.troupcountyga.gov
Human Resources
Ability to speak effectively and give presentations before groups
Troup County is an Equal Opportunity Employer - A Drug Free and Tobacco Free Workplace
Eric Mosley, County Manager
Eric Mosley
Valerie P. Heard, Human Resources Director
Must have a high level of interpersonal skills to handle confidential situations and documentation
Job #: 12032021 Administrative Assistant
Essential
Skills Required
- High school diploma or GED
- Current valid driver's license
- One to two years of relevant administrative experience (apprenticeship/internship or similar position)
- Experience working in a Human Resources environment and local government
- Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
- Knowledge of modern office practices, county and departmental policies, and employment laws
- Skill in prioritizing multiple projects and organizing work; ability to work independently
- Skill in maintaining files and records and scanning documents into Lasher fiche
- Skill in using office equipment (computer, scanner, fax machine, copier) and processing purchase orders/invoices
- Excellent verbal, written and telephone communication skills; ability to speak effectively and give presentations
- High level of interpersonal skills to handle confidential situations and documentation
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The Company
What We Do
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