Human Resources Assistant

Montgomery County Intermediate Unit 23; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 52,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness benefits

PSERS retirement system

Federal student loan forgiveness

Job summary

The Montgomery County Intermediate Unit #23 is seeking a Human Resources Assistant to support the Office of Human Resources in Norristown, PA. The role greets visitors, assists with recruitment, scheduling, and administrative processes, and ensures data accuracy and compliance across HR functions.

Requirements include 2–4 years of related experience, strong customer service, and proficiency with HRIS, databases, spreadsheets, Microsoft Office and Google tools.

Qualifications

• Professional approach with strong customer service.
• Extensive use of HRIS/HR systems, databases and spreadsheets; Microsoft Office, Google tools.

Responsibilities

• Greets visitors and handles inquiries with high-quality customer service.
• Coordinate recruitment activities, scheduling interviews and reference checks.
• Post and advertise vacancies across platforms; assist with recruitment events.
• Schedule interviews and meetings for HR staff; manage calendars.
• Process HR forms and ensure payroll/system updates; support compliance tracking.
• Back-up support to other HR staff and assist with special projects.

Skills

Customer service

HRIS systems

Microsoft Office

Google tools

Organizational skills

Communication

Confidentiality

Tools

HRIS/HR systems

Databases

Spreadsheets

Job description

• Position Type:
  Human Resources/ Human Resources Assistant
• Date Posted:
  9/15/2026
• Location:
  Montgomery County Intermediate Unit #23
• Closing Date:
  10/02/2026

A vacancy exists for a Human Resources Assistant to work at the Montgomery County Intermediate Unit in the Office of Human Resources. The Human Resources Assistant supports the daily operations of the Office of Human Resources by being the greeter for the Human Resources office and assisting with recruitment, hiring, scheduling, and administrative processes. This position provides a high level of customer service while coordinating interviews, managing communications, maintaining HR systems, and ensuring data accuracy and compliance across all HR functions. The role also supports scheduling, record processing, and general operational coordination to ensure efficient and effective HR services.

Qualifications:

Minimum of 2-4 years of related experience.

Prior experience in human resources in the educational or nonprofit setting preferred.

Expertise (includes one or more of the following):

Professional approach to their work that includes very strong customer service skills.

Strong technology skills, including extensive use of HRIS/HR systems, databases and spreadsheets, Microsoft Office, Google, etc.

Specialized skills in area to be able to work autonomously as proven through work experience.

Strong organizational, communication, and customer service skills.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with administrators and staff.

Ability to possess high standards of ethics and confidentiality.

Ability to work under stress and with frequent interruptions.

Ability to work independently and make work-related decisions and exercise good judgement in prioritizing tasks.

Original certificates of clearance from the State Police, Child Abuse Registry, and PDE FBI.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Serve as a greeter for Human Resources Office, including greeting visitors and handling inquiries with high-quality customer service. Address inquiries and elevate issues appropriately while ensuring follow-through.

Assist with recruitment and hiring efforts, including scheduling interviews, coordinating candidate communications, and conducting reference checks

Support job postings and advertisement of vacancies across multiple platforms and organizations

Assist with planning and coordination of recruitment events and job fairs

Coordinate and schedule interviews, meetings, and appointments for HR staff and stakeholders

Manage calendars and support scheduling logistics with internal and external stakeholders

Serve as a point of contact for scheduling-related inquiries and ensure timely follow-up and resolution

Process HR forms, track completion, and ensure payroll and system updates are completed accurately as assigned in our HR software. Recommend and implement process improvements to enhance HR operations

Process record requests and maintain documentation in accordance with policies and procedures

Support compliance tracking and documentation as needed

Process incoming mail and correspondence as needed

Assist with special projects and departmental initiatives

Project a positive image of the IU and its programs and services.

Serve as a back-up and support to other HR staff members.

Perform other related duties as assigned by the Director and/or Assistant Director.

Location:

The Montgomery County Intermediate Unit is located at 2 W. Lafayette St. Norristown, PA 19401.

Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday, 7 hours/day, 12 months (260-262 days/year).

Salary:

$24.86/hour - $29.25/hour (PS3)

About Us:

The Montgomery County Intermediate Unit, a regional educational service agency, provides dynamic, visionary leadership and effective, efficient services for constituent school districts, schools and students.

Why Should You Apply?

The MCIU offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package to those who qualify. This may include:

• Health and wellness benefits, including medical, dental, prescription, vision, and life insurance.
• Eligibility for federal student loan forgiveness.
• Participation in PSERS (Public School Employees' Retirement System).

The Montgomery County Intermediate Unit is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring on the basis of race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, or disability.