Human Resources Technician

Chesterfield County; Chesterfield Court House (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Chesterfield County is seeking a Human Resources Technician to provide administrative support in a fast-paced environment. The role requires a high school diploma and clerical experience, preferably in HR. Responsibilities include data entry, answering HR queries, and assisting with recruitment efforts. Ideal candidates will possess strong organizational and writing skills, along with proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• One year of clerical experience in HR preferred.
• Experience with records management and tracking HR data preferred.

Responsibilities

• Answering routine HR questions.
• Entering and updating data in HR systems.
• Assisting in recruitment and orientation processes.

Skills

Customer Service

Technology Savvy

Organizational Skills

Writing Skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Salary: $40,665.00 - $54,897.00 Annually

Location : Chesterfield, VA

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Number: 25-00851

Department: Mental Health Support Services

Opening Date: 04/28/2025

Closing Date: 5/11/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Minimum Qualifications

Who We Are:

Mental Health Support Services (MHSS) is the provider of mental health, developmental disabilities, and substance use disorder services for children and adults in Chesterfield County. We currently have an exciting career opportunity for a customer service focused and technology savvy human resources (HR) administrative professional eager to provide HR support in a high-volume, fast-paced department of 600+employees! The successful incumbent will be a part of our MHSS HR team dedicated to attracting, rewarding, and retaining a high-quality workforce to serve our clients!

Minimum Education And Experience

High school diploma or GED; one year of clerical experience, preferably in a Human Resources environment; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Associate's degree or higher preferred. Two or more years of related HR experience preferred. Experience in a Human Resources environment preferred. Experience with records management preferred. Experience with tracking HR data preferred. Some recruitment experience preferred. Public sector HR experience preferred.

Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

Knowledge of basic office practices and procedures; of principles and procedures of data entry; of principles and procedures of record keeping. Ability to implement and maintain standard filing systems; to prepare routine correspondence and memoranda; to communicate effectively orally and in writing; to operate a personal computer and related software and other standard office equipment; to develop and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external customers. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office preferred. Strong organizational skills preferred. Strong writing skills preferred. Working knowledge of electronic filing systems and records management preferred. Ability to work in a complex organizational structure and deadline driven environment preferred.

Additional Requirements

Pre-employment drug testing, FBI criminal background check, and education/degree verification required.

Duties

Duties Include But Are Not Limited To The Following

Answering routine HR questions;

Timely and accurately keying automated personnel action forms (PAFs) and cash/webforms;

Entering, updating, and retrieving data from automated human resources systems;

Creating and maintaining electronic files (personnel, recruitment, etc);

Generating reports and metrics;

Creating HR forms; assisting in reviewing and processing human resources documents;

Assisting in posting positions in the recruitment management system; applicant tracking;

Maintaining and tracking human resources data using spreadsheets;

Assisting in conducting fingerprinting for background checks and electronically submitting Child Protective Services (CPS) forms;

Assisting in coordinating and conducting the departmental new hire employee orientation; and

Performing special projects and other related duties as assigned.

Shift

Monday - Friday; 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Work Location

Mental Health Support Services

Chesterfield County is an Equal Opportunity Employer Committed to Workforce Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

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01

What is your highest level of education completed? (Please answer accurately. Failure to respond accurately will result in disqualification from consideration.)

• Some High School
• High School/GED
• Some College
• 2 year College degree (Associate's)
• 4 year College degree (Bachelor's)
• Master's Degree
  
  

02

How many years of human resources experience in an HR environment do you have? (Please answer accurately. Failure to respond accurately will result in disqualification from consideration.)

• Less than 1 year
• 1 - 3 years
• 3 - 5 years
• 5 - 10 years
• 10- 15 years
• More than 15 years
  
  

03

How many years of experience do you have with electronic records management? (Please answer accurately. Failure to respond accurately will result in disqualification from consideration.)

• Less than 1 year
• 1 - 3 years
• 3 - 5 years
• 5 - 10 years
• 10 - 15 years
• More than 15 years
  
  

Required Question

Required

Preferred

Job Industries

• Other

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Human Resources

• Industries

  Government Administration

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