Human Resources Assistant - #179227

Position Overview

Applications accepted from: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED

Job Classification: HUMAN RESOURCES ASSISTANT

Posting Number: 34070

Division: EMPLOYEE SERVICES

Reporting Location: 1200 TRAVIS ST. 12TH FLOOR

Workdays & Hours: MONDAY - FRIDAY / 0800 - 1600*

*Subject to change

Description Of Duties/Essential Functions

Performs various entry level personnel activities in a specialized area such as recruiting, benefits, worker's compensation, training, employee relations, salary administration and testing.

Responsibilities

• Performs simple arithmetic computations such as averages, weighted averages and percentages.
• Researches, analyzes and writes job descriptions; may do on-site job audits.
• Participates in written, telephone and formal surveys.
• Visits assigned departments upon request to evaluate and approve classifications and offer expertise in solving organizational and managerial concerns.
• Assists in the research and preparation of personnel ordinances and Requests for Council Action.
• Screens and interviews prospective employees, matches qualified applicants to available positions and refers them to the appropriate department.
• Works with Texas Employment Commission and other employment sources for qualified applicants.
• Prepares and adds to eligibility lists for employment and promotional purposes.
• Prepares position announcements that list the current vacancies, department and division, salary range, minimum qualifications and job responsibilities.
• Initiates the testing process for entry level positions and for other positions that require testing.
• Researches and prepares testing instruments for various levels of employment, promotion and reclassification using resources such as texts, job descriptions, interviews and observation.
• Administers and evaluates written, oral and work-sample tests.
• All duties and responsibilities may not be included in the above job descriptions.
  
  

WORKING CONDITIONS

The position is physically comfortable; the individual has discretion about walking, standing, etc.

“Must be able to pass a criminal background check, obtain and maintain federally mandated security clearance where required.”

If applicable, the applicant’s past performance evaluations, past and present supervisory recommendations, and/or Internal Affairs complaint history will be reviewed and considered.

Minimum Requirements

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Requires a Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Social Science, Liberal Arts, or other related field.

Experience Requirements

No experience is required. Pertinent experience at the professional level may be substituted for the education requirement on a year-for-year basis.

License Requirements

None.

PREFERENCES

** Preference shall also be given to eligible applicants with experience in processing payroll actions and researching payroll discrepancies.**

**Preference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants provided such persons possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the position applied for, such persons are among the most qualified candidates for the position, and all other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1-6.**

GENERAL INFORMATION

Selection/Skills Tests Required

Department may administer skills assessment test.

SAFETY IMPACT POSITION NO

SALARY INFORMATION

Factors used in determining the salary offered include the candidate’s qualifications as well as the pay rates of other employees in this classification.

Pay Grade 13

APPLICATION PROCEDURES

Only online applications will be accepted for this City of Houston job and must be received by the Human Resources Department during active posting period. Applications must be submitted online at: www.houstontx.gov .

To view your detailed application status, please log-in to your online profile by visiting: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/houston/default.cfm or call 713-308-1228.

If you need special services or accommodations, call 713-308-1228. (TTY 7-1-1)

If you need login assistance or technical support call 855-524-5627.

Due to the high volume of applications received, the Hiring Department will contact you directly, should you be selected to advance in our recruitment process.

All new and rehires must pass a pre-employment drug test and are subject to a physical examination and verification of information provided.

EEO Equal Employment Opportunity

The City of Houston is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.