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Works under general supervision and requires considerable knowledge of human resources functions and civil service laws, rules, policies and procedures to serve as assistant to the personnel director for assigned institution performing two or more non-advanced human resources sub-programs:

• Composes and processes personnel actions (epar).
• Prepares and updates position descriptions.
• Maintains tables of organization.
• Schedules interviews and participates in preliminary screening and/or interviewing of applicants.
• Assists with preparing responses to requests for reasonable accommodation.
• Coordinates, tracks processes, approves and advises regarding performance evaluations.
• Assists with employee recognition and employee wellness programs.
• Reviews and recommends changes to institutional policies and procedures for compliance with human resources rules and regulations.
• Assists employees in completion of off-work paperwork (e.g., disability, workers' compensation, child birth leave and military leave) and posts the leave requests through the leave cases in Kronos.
• Tracks and monitors off-work claims.
• Processes leave requests and advises employees regarding Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA).
• Processes payroll for off-work programs.
• Assists employees with identifying, completing and/or faxing forms and applications.
• Prepares Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) reports as needed.
• Assists personnel director or other administrative staff on special projects, assignments and reports.
• Responds to routine correspondence from employees.
• Assists with gathering documentation for audits, grievances, lawsuits and requests for public information.
• Assists with the maintenance of employee personnel and private files.
• Ensures files are retained and disposed of in accordance with record retention schedules.
• Monitors OPERS electronic contributions.
• Coordinates data for ACA and other audits.
• Completes employment verification, letters regarding wages for child support and deferred compensation forms.
• Assists in conducting orientation sessions for new employees.
• Represents agency/institution at human resources meetings and/or trainings, on behalf of or in addition to supervisor.
• Attends meetings, training sessions and conferences.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

2 yrs. exp. in human resources.

• Or completion of undergraduate core program in human resources, business or public administration.
• Or 1 yr. exp. as Human Capital Management Associate, 64611.
• Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.

Job Skills: Human Resources, Confidentiality, Attention to Detail, Verbal Communication, Written Communication