Temporary Human Resources Assistant

We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized Temporary HR Assistant to support our Human Resources team in transitioning paper-based personnel files into our electronic records system. This is a part-time, temporary position with a schedule of up to 28 hours per week. The assignment is project-based and will not exceed one year in duration. 

This position is ideal for someone who enjoys administrative work, values accuracy, and takes pride in maintaining well-organized records.

The primary responsibility of this role is to scan and upload personnel documents, ensuring files are complete, correctly labeled, and stored securely in compliance with recordkeeping guidelines. You’ll work closely with our HR staff and play a key role in helping modernize our filing system.

Why Join Us:

• Gain hands-on experience in an HR setting
• Contribute to an important modernization project
• Work with a supportive and professional team
• Build valuable skills for future administrative or HR-related roles
• Flexibility - this is a role perfect for a student or individual who needs flexibility. We will work with your schedule!

PREFERRED, but not required:

• Two years of experience in general office work or completion of an Associate's degree in Administrative Office Systems, Human Resources Management, Business or a related area.
• Previous experience in Human Resources including HRIS (Human Resources Information Systems) programs, or electronic records management experience.

For more information on essential functions and other requirements, please see the job description.

The City of Springfield promotes equal employment opportunities to all without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability, or other legally protected status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. 

Individuals with disabilities who believe they will need an accommodation to undergo any part of the interview, examination, or pre-employment process, should request a reasonable accommodation in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act prior to the testing or appointment. Requests should be requested by contacting City of Springfield Human Resources by phone, 417-864-1607, or in person at the Municipal Busch Building, 840 Boonville Ave. Springfield, MO 65802.

Proof of United States Citizenship/Authorization to Work in the United States as established by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986 is a condition of employment. We are committed to a drug-free workplace.  Pre-employment drug testing is required.

All interested candidates MUST complete the City of Springfield on-line application in its entirety.  The candidate profile must include all employment history with accurate and complete information prior to submission.  Resumes alone will not be accepted as the application, but they may be submitted as supplemental documentation.