Human Resources Assistant (Corrections)

Position Summary

Works under general supervision to perform a variety of Human Resources administrative duties that may require use of limited independent judgment and skill in processing, communicating, creating and/or maintaining various records, files, and information regarding specific departmental functions.

Pay Grade: 42

Salary Commensurate with Experience and Education
 

Minimum Qualifications

• Two (2) years of experience in appropriate clerical, bookkeeping, data processing or statistical work; AND 
• High school diploma or possess a GED; OR
• One (1) year of appropriate clerical, bookkeeping, data processing, or statistical work experience and one (1) year of college study (30 semester hours or 36 quarters).
• PROOF OF EDUCATION, TRAINING AND/OR EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED.
   

Duties and Responsibilities

• Processes and/or enters pertinent data into the computer.
• Composes letters, memorandums and reports for review and signature.
• Answers questions by telephone or in person concerning departmental policies, procedures, and work functions.
• Schedule pre-employment physicals, psychological and drug screenings.
• Status candidates in HRIS.
• Communicate with candidates during the pre-employment process as needed, provides information pertaining to test schedules and interviews.
• Assists in administrative personnel transactions, i.e., hires, transfers, separations, etc.
• Compiles information required for employee investigations, unemployment, etc.
• Assists HR Staff with payroll.
• Assists with OJI related documents.
• Performs other related duties as required or directed.
   

KSAs

• Knowledge of modern office practices, procedures, and equipment; skilled at operating office equipment.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft applications including Word and Excel.
• Must be familiar with computerized databases.
• Knowledge of business English and math.
• Ability to communicate with others professionally.
• Ability to plan, organize, and maintain an even flow of work
• Ability to express ideas clearly, concisely and effectively, verbally and in writing.
• Ability to resolve problem situations.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
   

Special Requirements

• Must be able to function in a prison environment.
• Must have valid Identification.
• Must pass NCIC background check.
• Participate in annual In-Service and other training programs as required.
• Must pass drug and TB screening.

Disclaimer

This position is subject to a background check for any convictions that have a substantial relationship to potential job duties. Only convictions that are substantially related to potential job duties will be considered and will not automatically disqualify the candidate.
 

Shelby County Resident Disclaimer

All employees hired after September 1, 1986, must be residents of Shelby County and shall continue to reside in the County as a condition of their employment.  The residency requirement shall not apply to certain public safety/civil service employees.  This means exemption from this policy is in effect for the following departments and positions: (1) Sheriff Deputy Patrol Officers, Deputy Jailers and Dispatchers, employed by the Sheriff Department, (2) Correction Officers employed by the Division of Corrections, (3) Firefighters, Paramedics and Dispatchers employed by the Shelby County Fire Department.  The residency exemption for public safety/civil service employees does not include Appointed positions with Sheriff’s Office, Division of Corrections or the Fire Department.