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Job Class #25-02 FLSA Non-Exempt
Civil Service
Identification
Position Title: Human Resources Assistant
Department: City Manager’s Office
Division: Human Resources
Supervisor: Human Resources Administrator
Job Summary
Provides personnel support to departments, divisions and employees including training, hiring, contract
administration and benefits.
Job Scope
No supervisory or budgetary responsibilities.
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities
Answers questions regarding applicant procedures from employees and the general public,
PROVIDES assistance with online employment application.
Provides information to employees and staff regarding personnel policies, federal regulations and labor
contracts.
Writes and schedules employment advertisements, writes and distributes job postings, updates
jobline and website.
Screens applications to determine applicants' qualifications, assists with recruitment.
Opens mail and receives application materials and correspondence.
Monitors hiring practices for compliance with internal policies and employment law.
Completes and compiles individual employee information and files including employment verification
forms.
Writes and updates memos, interview formats, job descriptions and a variety of applicant and
employee correspondence.
Assigns individuals to community service work throughout the City.
Coordinates annual employee special events.
Maintains City employee enrollment in benefit plans (health, dental, COBRA, FLEX plan), assists
employees with benefit issues and changes, and reconciles billing as appropriate.
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Assists with annual benefits open enrollment.
Conducts employee orientation sessions for new permanent employees, including signs up
employees for benefits, answers questions regarding benefits, follows up with employees to ensure
all required enrollment forms are completed and returned.
Processes new hires including background checks and schedules, administers, accounts and
determines compliance for employment related testing including physicals, drivers’ license, drug and
alcohol testing.
Maintains random selection drug and alcohol testing database and coordinates required tests.
Maintains proximity card program for City employees; takes employee photographs; makes employee
ID badges.
Prepares division-related reports as directed.
Approves University of Iowa work study timesheets for all students; reconciles University of Iowa work
study billing and sends payment in timely manner.
Conducts self in a manner which promotes and supports diversity and inclusivity in the workplace
and community.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Physical and Environmental Conditions
The physical demands and work environment conditions described here are representative of those
that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job and are
encountered while performing those essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made
to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger,
handle, or feel; and talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms.
The employee is occasionally required to walk or stand. Specific vision abilities required by this job
include close vision.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Minimum Education, Experience and Certification
Associate’s degree from an educational institution accredited by a DOE recognized accreditation body
or equivalent experience in a Human Resources department with public and/or employee contact
required. Must pass criminal background check.
Preferred Education, Experience and Certification
Bachelor’s degree in human resources or equivalent from an educational institution accredited by a
DOE recognized accreditation body preferred and may substitute for part of experience requirement.
Three years of related experience and/or training preferred.
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Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of office procedures, filing, word processing, employment law, and general personnel
policies and guidelines. Skills in typing, organizing files and records and the use of a personal
computer. Ability to read and understand federal/state/local regulations, reports, insurance policies,
union contracts, and personnel policies. Ability to perform and interpret mathematical calculations in
administering compensation issues, testing functions, and work study billings. Ability to maintain
consistency and impartiality in applying personnel policies. Ability to clearly and concisely communicate
a variety of information, both orally and in writing.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by
individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties,
and skills required of personnel so classified in this position.