Administrative Assistant II

City of Nashua; Nashua (NH); On-site; USD 31,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

NH Retirement System (Pension)

457b Retirement

Vacation/Sick/Personal Time

Weekly Pay

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

The City of Nashua is seeking an Administrative Assistant II in the Human Resources Department. This role supports data entry, filing, onboarding, and receptionist duties with a high level of professionalism and confidentiality.

Working hours are 8 am–5 pm, Monday to Friday, with a grade 11 pay scale and an hourly rate not to exceed $27.1163. Opportunities for growth are available within the organization.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma plus 1 year of schooling with administrative/clerical or related coursework.
• Strong Excel and Word skills are required.
• Some knowledge of HR principles is preferred.
• Discretion and confidentiality are essential.

Responsibilities

• Data entry and filing; maintain employee files.
• Assist with onboarding processes.
• Answer main telephone line and transfer calls.
• Greet visitors and staff professionally.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Excel

Word

Customer service

Discretion

Confidentiality

Education

High School Diploma + 1 year admin/clerical coursework

Tools

Office equipment

Job description

Position Type:
Administrative/Clerical Support/Administrative Assistant II

Date Posted:
9/10/2026

Location:
Human Resources

The City of Nashua is looking for a highly motivated individual to join our Human Resources Department as the Administrative Assistant II. Take your career to the next level with us as opportunities for growth and development await.

JOB SUMMARY AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Administrative Assistant II position provides administrative/clerical and receptionist type support services for the Human Resources Department, including, but not limited to; data entry, filing, maintaining employee files, assisting with onboarding, answering main telephone line and transferring calls to appropriate person, greet visitors and employees in a professional and courteous manner. This position requires the highest degree of professionalism, confidentiality, and discretion on the part of the incumbent. Performs other related duties as assigned. This is a full-time Unaffiliated position, Monday through Friday, 8 am to 5 pm, and provides an excellent work life balance. The position is a grade 11, with an hourly rate not to exceed $27.1163.

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma plus 1 year of schooling with administrative/clerical or related coursework
• Must possess sufficient computer literacy to perform the requirements of the position, especially strong Excel and Word skills
• Some knowledge of principles and practices of HR is preferred
• Knowledge/training in the use printers, fax, scanning and copier machine, telecommunications and standard office equipment
• Training and/or experience in customer service
• Absolute discretion and confidentiality are required

BENEFITS

• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Mandatory Participation in NH Retirement System (Pension)
• 457b Retirement
• Vacation/Sick/Personal Time
• Weekly Pay
• Tuition Reimbursement

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER - Recruiting practices shall be consistent with State and Federal Law (9/10/2026)