Human Resources Assistant

About the role

Under direction, performs specialized human resources functions in the area of employee and retiree benefits and pension administration. Uses current county-wide and/or department specific software to complete assignments. Conducts benefits orientation for new hires and individual benefit meetings for new retirees, providing explanation of benefit level, policies and procedures.

Work environment: office or similar indoor environment (F/C); outdoor environment (O); street environment near moving traffic (N/S); construction site (N/S); confined space (N/S). Exposures: individuals who are hostile or irate (O); individuals with known violent backgrounds (N/S); extreme cold (below 32°F) (N/S); extreme heat (above 100°F) (N/S); communicable diseases (N/S); moving mechanical parts (N/S); fumes or airborne particles (N/S); toxic or caustic chemicals, substances, or waste (N/S); loud noises (85+ decibels) (N/S); blood borne pathogens (N/S).

Physical demands: balancing on even or uneven surfaces/ground (N/S); bending (forward or backward at the waist) (N/S); climbing up or down stairs, ladders, scaffolding and platforms (N/S); crawling (moving about on hands and knees) (N/S); inspecting in confined spaces (N/S); digging (N/S); driving on sealed and unsealed roads (O); grasping, gripping, holding, clasping with fingers or hands (O); kneeling to work at low levels (N/S); manual dexterity (fine finger movements i.e., keyboard operating, writing) (F/C); lift/carry/move objects from one level/position to another up to 50 pounds (O); push/pull objects away from or towards the body (O); reaching overhead (arms raised above the shoulder) or forward reaching (arms extended) (O); sitting in a seated position during the task performance (F/C); standing in an upright position without movement (F/C); walking considerable distances in the facility on multiple surfaces