Human Resource Assistant - LWX50

Virginia-Department-of-Healt; Wise (VA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

The LENOWISCO Health District seeks a wage Human Resource Assistant based at the Wise County Health Department. Performs technical HR support, including recruitment, orientation, data entry, records maintenance, and payroll/benefits support.

Provides guidance on routine HR matters (leave, benefits, recruitment) and may post recruitment ads. This is an hourly position with no state benefits, limited to 29 hours/week on average.

Qualifications

• General knowledge of HR programs, regulations, and guidelines.
• Ability to apply policies and procedures.
• Ability to prepare, process, track and file personnel records.
• Knowledge of administrative and clerical processes.

Responsibilities

• Assist with recruitment and staffing efforts.
• Support new employee orientation.
• Data entry and records maintenance.
• Support payroll and benefits processes.
• Coordinate benefits orientation and inquiries.

Skills

General HR knowledge

Policy adherence

Data entry

Record keeping

Phone & email communication

Confidentiality

Education

Training in Human Resources

Tools

MS Office

HRIS systems

Job description

Title: Human Resource Assistant - LWX50

State Role Title:Admin and Office Spec III

Hiring Range: $21.32 - $24.00

Pay Band: 3

Agency: Virginia Department of Health

Location:LENOWISCO HQ

Agency Website:https://www.vdh.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The LENOWISCO Health District seeks to fill a wage Human Resource Assistant position based at the Wise County Health Department. Performs technical administrative HR support requiring knowledge and application of applicable policy and procedures. Characteristic activities include: assisting with recruitment and staffing efforts, new employee orientation, data entry, records maintenance and support of payroll and benefits processes. The incumbent assists with benefits orientation processes & coordinates resolution of related inquiries; provides guidance to staff on routine HR matters (i.e. leave, benefits, and recruitment). Provides support for recruitment and screening efforts and prepares and maintains associated files and documents. May post approved recruitment ads. This is a wage (hourly) position and is not eligible for state benefits. Wage employees are limited to working an average of up to 29 hours per week (not to exceed 1500 hours in a 12-month period).

Minimum Qualifications

• General knowledge of human resource programs, regulations, and guidelines
• Ability and experience applying applicable policies and procedures
• Ability to prepare, process, track and file personnel records
• Knowledge and experience with administrative and clerical processes and procedures
• Strong computer, oral and written communication, and organizational skills
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines
• Ability to maintain confidentiality

Additional Considerations

• Training in Human Resources or related field
• Experience working in a Human Resources office for a large complex agency
• Previous experience with state interview panels, screening and recruitment
• Bilingual preferred

Employment is contingent upon satisfactory results of a state and federal criminal history background check and the Department of Social Service’s Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry check, U.S. HHSIG Exclusion List check, employment reference check and E-Verify. Other financial, credit, driving, background checks or completion of Statement of Economic Interests may be required for certain positions. VDH accepts only online applications. Faxed, mailed, or e-mailed applications will not be considered. Applications are accepted until 11:55 p.m. on the job closing date. Applications and/or resumes should include relevant work history which indicates your qualifications for this position.

It is the policy of the Commonwealth and VDH that all aspects of human resource management be conducted without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists); sex; color; national origin; religion; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; age; veteran status; political affiliation; disability; genetic information; and pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions. VDH employees have a shared Code of Ethics, which can be found in the bottom banner of our website: www.vdh.virginia.gov.

If you have been affected by DHRM Policy 1.30 layoff and possess a valid Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Card) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Card), you must submit the card before the closing date for this position. The Card may be submitted with the state application as an attachment.

As a V3 (Virginia Values Veterans) employer VDH Welcomes Veterans to apply! Supplemental Questions: You may be required to respond to position-specific questions at the end of this application. This information will help us evaluate your credentials and qualifications for the job. Failure to respond to any questions may disqualify you from further consideration.

Contact Information

Name: Karen Crutchfield

Phone: Not Provided

Email: [e-mail]

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.