Human Resources Assistant

Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District; Beaverton (OR); On-site; USD 38,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

THPRD is seeking a detail-oriented HR Assistant to support recruitment, onboarding, and a variety of HR administrative tasks. You will work with the HR team, maintaining HRIS data and assisting with employee records while ensuring confidentiality and quality service.

The role offers a flexible part-time schedule (approximately 29 hours/week), with a focus on diversity, inclusion, and professional, welcoming service to applicants and staff.

Qualifications

• Office experience and good organizational skills.
• Basic HR knowledge and confidentiality.
• Familiarity with HR processes and data handling.

Responsibilities

• Post part-time and seasonal job opportunities and coordinate with hiring managers.
• Assist in recruitment, screening applicants and referring for interviews.
• Support pre-employment tasks: background checks, motor vehicle reports, pre-boarding.

Skills

Administrative support

HR basics

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree preferred

Job description

Human Resources Assistant

Join the HR team at Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District (THPRD)! THPRD is looking for a detail-oriented HR Assistant to support recruitment and onboarding while also providing a variety of HR administrative and technical support to the HR division.

At THPRD, our employees are our greatest asset. We foster a welcoming and inclusive workplace committed to community and public service excellence. The HR division provides services ranging from recruitment to benefits, training, workplace safety, leaves, and wellness for nearly 1,400 park & recreation professionals at THPRD.

As an HR Assistant, you will be partnered with a team of HR Assistants and be supported by the HRIS Administrator.

Responsibilities

• Post part‑time and seasonal job opportunities and work with hiring managers to market vacancies.
• Champion diversity, equity, inclusion, and access in the recruitment and selection process.
• Screen applicants for minimum qualifications and refer to hiring officials for additional screening and hire.
• Support pre‑employment requirements including background check, motor vehicle reports and pre‑boarding tasks.
• Process personnel hires and changes, ensuring compliance with policies and procedures.
• Maintain employee data in the district’s HRIS/ERP (Enterprise ERP) system.
• Respond to claims for unemployment and verifications of employment.
• Provide excellent internal and external customer service. Create a positive experience for applicants and colleagues through professional and welcoming behavior and prompt and reliable service.
• Partner with HR team members on special projects as needed.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion to sensitive information.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Additional training or education, such as an Associate’s degree or equivalent coursework, is preferred.
• At least two (2) years of office experience with at least one year in human resources, risk management, or related field.

Scheduling

This position offers a flexible schedule of approximately 29 hours per week, Monday through Friday, with flexibility in the days and hours worked to accommodate the selected candidate’s availability. This is a Part‑Time Variable (PT) role, where the employee will work fewer than 29 hours per week and no more than 1,560 hours annually.

Pay Rate

The hiring range for this position is $27.84 to $28.69, based on experience and internal equity. The full hourly range for this job classification is $27.84 to $31.38. Staff may be eligible for a merit increase at the end of September.

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Application Review

This recruitment will be used to fill multiple vacancies. Applications will be reviewed as they are received. The first round of interviews is anticipated for the beginning of December.

Please be sure to fully answer the application’s supplemental questions to ensure our hiring managers can appropriately evaluate your qualifications. To reduce barriers to entry, THPRD evaluates an applicant’s work history and responses to supplemental questions rather than requiring cover letters and resumes. Appointments on the salary range are made based upon a pay equity analysis of bona fide factors per Oregon’s Equal Pay Act.

Accommodations

THPRD is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, THPRD will ensure that people experiencing disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Human Resources at [e-mail].

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