Senior Administrative & HR Operations Specialist

cityoffortworth; Weatherford (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

11 Paid Holidays

Medical

Dental

Vision

Paid Time Off

Pension Plan

Professional Development Opportunities

Job summary

The City of Fort Worth is seeking a Senior Administrative Assistant to provide high‑level HR, payroll, timekeeping, and administrative support within the Transportation and Public Works Department. You will manage confidential records, coordinate recruitment, and advise on personnel processes while balancing multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.

Ideal candidates will possess a relevant bachelor's degree, several years of admin/fiscal experience, and supervisory exposure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in public administration, business administration, HR, or related field.
• Three years of administrative and fiscal management experience supporting infrastructure or capital projects.
• One year in a supervisory or lead capacity.

Responsibilities

• Supervise staff responsible for payroll and timekeeping, and other admin functions.
• Serve as payroll and timekeeping resource; resolve payroll errors and respond to questions.
• Maintain medical records coordination and Workers' Compensation documentation.
• Perform HR functions: recruitment, hiring, personnel records, and related processes.
• Partner with management on recruitment, employee relations, and performance management.
• Develop and implement departmental programs, policies, and procedures.
• Coordinate multiple priorities and ensure timely, accurate completion.
• Provide backup support for other administrative tasks as needed.

Skills

HR knowledge

Payroll processing

Timekeeping

Communication skills

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in public administration, business administration, HR, or related field

Tools

PeopleSoft HCM

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Pivot tables

Job description

The City of Fort Worth is seeking a Senior Administrative Assistant to provide high‑level HR, payroll, timekeeping, and administrative support within the Transportation and Public Works Department. You will manage confidential records, coordinate recruitment, and advise on personnel processes while balancing multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.

Ideal candidates will possess a relevant bachelor's degree, several years of admin/fiscal experience, and supervisory exposure.