Human Resources Executive Assistant
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.
Benefits include:
- Generous time off to maintain a healthy work-life balance!
- 11 Paid Holidays + 2 Floating Holidays + 8 hours of vacation accrual every month + sick leave! Vacation accrual increases with years of service.
- $0 Health Insurance Premium! Medical, Dental and Vision - cover your eligible family members without additional premium.
- The County contributes up to $1,400 per year to your Health Savings or Health Reimbursement account! Apart from your deductible, you can use this money for things that aren't traditionally paid by insurance – i.e. Ibuprofen, Tylenol and other preventative type medications. You never lose your Health Savings Account funds as it rolls over from year to year.
- Dependents up to age 26 are covered!
- Generous employer paid contributions for retirement!
- A free and award-winning wellness program with onsite and virtual seminars, wellness challenges and fun activities. Monetary incentives and cool prizes to engage everyone and meet your individual needs!
- 100% employer-paid coverage for AD&D ($100,000), Life ($50,000), and Long-Term Disability coverage. Supplemental plans are available at reasonable rates.
Annual salary range of: $58,723.93 - $77,943.33. This position is eligible for up to two salary raises within your first year. An increase may be given at the end of the 6-month probationary period, depending on starting salary, and at the 1-year anniversary, as long as your performance is in good standing! Annual performance-based increases are given until the maximum of the salary range is reached. Note: salary placement will be based on your level of directly related experience and education consistent with Oregon's pay equity law.
Minimum qualifications include:
- Associate's degree or two years college coursework or related technical training; AND at least 5 years of progressively responsible administrative or related support experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
Special requirements include:
- A cover letter is required to be submitted with your application. The cover letter should describe the top 3 strengths of an exceptional executive assistant and examples from your work experience that demonstrate these attributes.
- Intermediate-level proficiency in the MS Office Suite programs required (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook). A skills test will be administered during the interview process.
- Valid Oregon Driver's License, or ability to obtain. This position requires driving and may require use of a personal vehicle.
Ideal candidates demonstrate:
- 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.
For further information, please contact Benton County Human Resources at recruiting@bentoncountyor.gov or (541) 766-6081.