Qualifications/Knowledge: a 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 a a 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