Human Resources Assistant - Houston, United States - City of Houston, TX

City of Houston, TX

Verified Company

Houston, United States

1 week ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

POSITION OVERVIEW:

_Applications accepted from:
ALL PERSONS INTERESTED_

_Job Classification:
__HUMAN RESOURCES ASSISTANT_**
_Posting Number: 34070_

_Division:
EMPLOYEE SERVICES_

_Reporting Location: 1200 TRAVIS ST. 12TH FLOOR_

_Workdays & Hours:
MONDAY - FRIDAY / _
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_Subject to change_

_ DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
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Performs various entry level personnel activities in a specialized area such as recruiting, benefits, worker's compensation, training, employee relations, salary administration and testing.

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_RESPONSIBILITIES_:

Performs simple arithmetic computations such as averages, weighted averages and percentages.
Researches, analyzes and writes job descriptions; may do onsite job audits.
Participates in written, telephone and formal surveys.
Visits assigned departments upon request to evaluate and approve classifications and offer expertise in solving organizational and managerial concerns.
Assists in the research and preparation of personnel ordinances and Requests for Council Action.
Screens and interviews prospective employees, matches qualified applicants to available positions and refers them to the appropriate department.
Works with Texas Employment Commission and other employment sources for qualified applicants.
Prepares and adds to eligibility lists for employment and promotional purposes.
Prepares position announcements that list the current vacancies, department and division, salary range, minimum qualifications and job responsibilities.
Initiates the testing process for entry level positions and for other positions that require testing.
Researches and prepares testing instruments for various levels of employment, promotion and reclassification using resources such as texts, job descriptions, interviews and observation.
Administers and evaluates written, oral and worksample tests.
All duties and responsibilities may not be included in the above job descriptions.

_ WORKING CONDITIONS_
The position is physically comfortable; the individual has discretion about walking, standing, etc.

"Must be able to pass a criminal background check, obtain and maintain federally mandated security clearance where required."

If applicable, the applicant's past performance evaluations, past and present supervisory recommendations, and/or Internal Affairs complaint history will be reviewed and considered.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

_EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS_
Requires a Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Social Science, Liberal Arts, or other related field.

_EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS_
No experience is required. Pertinent experience at the professional level may be substituted for the education requirement on a year-for-year basis.

_LICENSE REQUIREMENTS_
None.

PREFERENCES:

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_ Preference shall also be given to eligible applicants with experience in processing payroll actions and researching payroll discrepancies._

GENERAL INFORMATION:

_SELECTION/SKILLS TESTS REQUIRED_
Department _may _administer skills assessment test.

_SAFETY IMPACT POSITION_ NO**
_SALARY INFORMATION_

Pay Grade 13

_APPLICATION PROCEDURES_
If you need special services or accommodations, call TTY 7-1-1)

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_EEO Equal Employment Opportunity_

The City of Houston is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

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