Human Resources Administrative Assistant

Administrative Assistant For Human Resources

Under general supervision of the Human Resources Director, this Administrative Assistant position presents an exciting opportunity in the Avery County Schools system. This person assists the Human Resources Director in all aspects of human resources management, including serving as Information Specialist, and serving as liaison for the employees and responding to individuals requesting information regarding the school district. This person works with the employees to obtain and renew licensure and educational credits. This person must be trustworthy and is required to maintain strict confidentiality laws.

Graduation from High School (Associate's degree in business administration, public administration or related field preferred) and/or one to two years experience in clerical work, preferably in employee benefits-related areas or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the knowledge, skills and abilities required to perform the job functions.

Ability to communicate with a wide range of employees and vendors

Ability to interpret, analyze and complete detailed reports using a working knowledge of accounting techniques and procedures

General knowledge of standard office procedures

Working knowledge of general office equipment and ability to use complex word processing and spreadsheet software programs

Ability to demonstrate proper telephone etiquette

Ability to speak comfortably in front of groups of people

Knowledge of insurance terminology

Ability to maintain confidentiality

Demonstrate positive demeanor with all stakeholders

Manage Substitute Teacher Program

Maintain employee files

Support for teacher induction program

Assist in scheduling and processing recruiting information

Assist with data entry

Provide clerical support to Human Resources Department

Help with Front Office Receptionist duties as needed

Provide assistance with onboarding new employees as needed

Use a variety of software to assist with processing new employees

Maintain Applicant Tracking software and human resources programs (LINQ, Background System Checks, DOT Physicals)

Maintain Worker's Compensation and FMLA paperwork

Process benefits for Health Insurance and Supplementary Insurance

Process licensure requests and renewals

Process retirement requests

Posts jobs in Applicant Tracking System

Gathers, assembles, and summarizes data and information

Provides data and assists other departments in completing reports

Manages the secure volunteer process

Assists in a variety of department operations; performs special projects and assignments as requested; and prepares reports

Assists the Human Resources Director in other assigned duties

Non-Exempt

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees in this job.