Public HR Assistant: Customer-Focused Admin & Onboarding

City-of-Albany,-o; Albany (OR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical + dental insurance

Vision insurance

VEBA contributions

PTO

OPSRP contributions

Tuition reimbursement

EAP

Life insurance

Disability

Job summary

City of Albany is seeking a Human Resources Assistant to provide administrative support to employees, applicants, and HR programs. You will be the primary contact for inquiries and help with benefits, onboarding, leave administration, training, HRIS, and records management.

This entry-level to intermediate role emphasizes confidential handling of information, customer service, and coordination of recruitment, onboarding, and employee programs.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in HR, business, or related field.
• Two years of administrative, customer service, or HR support experience.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Experience with HRIS and records management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary contact for employees, applicants, retirees, and the public.
• Provide information on recruitment, onboarding, benefits, and HR services.
• Coordinate recruitment, onboarding, and records management.
• Maintain confidential personnel files and ensure compliance.
• Support training, leaves, and HRIS data entry.
• Assist with employee communications and program administration.

Skills

Customer service

Office administration

Communication

HR knowledge

Education

Associate degree in HR or related field

Tools

HRIS software

Microsoft Office

Applicant tracking system

Job description

City of Albany is seeking a Human Resources Assistant to provide administrative support to employees, applicants, and HR programs. You will be the primary contact for inquiries and help with benefits, onboarding, leave administration, training, HRIS, and records management.

This entry-level to intermediate role emphasizes confidential handling of information, customer service, and coordination of recruitment, onboarding, and employee programs.