Human Resources Assistant

This is responsible clerical work requiring a high degree of accuracy and confidentiality in the performance of a wide range of human resources support activities. Performs office receptionist duties by greeting the public and providing information either in-person or over the telephone.   Performs varied and responsible clerical tasks, including typing, filing, and maintaining personne, pension and other files.  Calculates pension benefit estimates for the supervisor’s review and assists in the timely and accurate processing of pension and payroll information. Prepares correspondence related to retirements and prepares a variety of pension reports.   Performs accounts payable functions as assigned.  Performs computer data entry work and maintains the Human Resources Information Systems (H.R.I.S.) databases pertaining to employees, applicants and retirees.  

Assists with the day-to-day operation of the Department functions and duties. Provides clerical and administrative support to the Department staff. Schedules meetings, makes appointments, answers telephone, drafts and types correspondence. Assists in the collection and tabulation of equal employment information and prepare reports as required. Maintains and updates information in the Town’s Human Resources Information Systems database. Assists in the conduct of new hire orientationand exit interviews with employees and prepares statistical information for management’s review. Processes documentation and prepares reports relating to human resources activities such as recruitment, selection, training, grievances, collective bargaining, benefits, retirement, etc. May participate in contract negotiations taking accurate and detailed notes to record the proceedings. Responds to employee requests regarding human resources issues, policies, rules and regulations, and general inquiries. May assist in the coordination of the details of written, oral and other examinations. Performs related work as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Good knowledge of office clerical work. Good skill to make accurate arithmetical calculations. Good skill in maintaining records and files and preparing reports. Good skill in the use of contemporary information technology systems including hardware and software as they relate to a human resources office setting, including, but not limited to, Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, Access, etc.). Some knowledge of the operation of a municipal Human Resources Office and record keeping requirements. Considerable ability to communicate clearly and concisely in written and oral form. Considerable ability to understand and interpret complex written or oral instructions and to analyze situations and use good judgment in the solutions of problems. Considerable ability to deal effectively with customers, the public and others. Good ability to type with accuracy and reasonable speed. 

Graduation from high school, or equivalent and three (3) years experience in office work of a responsible nature with some experience performing human resources related work.  A combination of experience and training may substitute on a year-for-year basis.

MAXIMUM APPLICATIONS RECEIVED: This posting will close IMMEDIATELY once the 50th application has been submitted and received by the Human Resources Department. This posting only remains open till the closing date listed above in the event that 50 applications have not been received.

TO APPLY: Please visitwww.wallingfordct.gov/government/departments/human-resources/
Applications are also available at the Department of Human Resources located in Room #301 of the Town Hall, 45 South Main Street, Wallingford, CT 06492.

EXAMINATION: Written - 100% or Oral - 100% or Background Evaluation - 100% or Written - 50%/Oral - 50% or Written - 50%/Background Evaluation - 50% or Oral - 50%/Background Evaluation - 50%

Town of Wallingford, CT
45 South Main Street, Wallingford, CT 06492
https://www.wallingfordct.gov/