Overview
Executive Assistant to the Chief of Staff Jobs in Houston, TX at Harris County
Position Description
The Administrative Assistant will represent Human Resources in various capacities by communicating information, processing requests and maintaining employee records. Provides administrative support required to fulfill the Human Resource needs of the Elections Department in the Harris County Clerk’s Office.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Assist in the daily workflow of Human Resources within the Elections Department by handling requests that are received via telephone calls and in-person visits. This includes but is not limited to: badge, key, alarm code, and Metro card requests; direct deposit, address, beneficiary and insurance changes.
Support and assist management in the recruiting and hiring process. This includes but is not limited to job postings, reviewing and forwarding applications to management, scheduling interviews, conducting background checks and coordinating drug screenings.
Assist and process time sheets for temporary employees.
Assist and process payroll for Election Workers.
Assist election staff with various tasks as needed.
Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
https://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/EqualEmploymentOpportunityPlan.aspx
If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-5445 or email [email protected]
Requirements
All applicants must register and take the HRT Clerical Skills Test and score a minimum of 85% or higher.
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/harriscountytx/jobs/998426/hrt-clerical-skills-test
Please see testing instructions in the General Information section below.
Education and Experience:
High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent from an accredited educational institution.
At least one (1) year of Human Resources experience.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Must possess the ability to maintain confidentiality when dealing with sensitive information.
Must be able to work overtime without prior notice and work flexible hours as required.
Must be willing to travel to any destination required to participate or assist with office projects (such as Elections).
Must be able to work without direct supervision, have good analytical and organizational skills and must possess excellent verbal/written communication skills.
NOTE: Qualifying education, experience, knowledge, and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. “See Resume” will not be accepted for qualifications.
General Information
Register Online for the HRT Clerical Skills Test using the following link: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/harriscountytx/jobs/998426/hrt-clerical-skills-test
Click the above link to the HRT Clerical Skills Test registration page.
Click on “Apply” to submit your request for testing.
You will receive a test invitation and instructions via e-mail within 48 hours.
You will have no more than 5 business days to access and complete testing.
Your score will be automatically uploaded to your application.
The test may be taken once every 30 days.
Most recent test scores are retained for up to 6 months.
Position Type and Typical Hours of Work:
Regular Full-time
Monday – Friday | 8:00 A.M. – 4:30 P.M.
Overtime during Election cycles.
Salary:
$21.00 Hourly
Based on 26 Pay Periods
Plus, benefits
Work Environment and Physical Demands:
This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phone, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
This is largely a sedentary role; however, some filing is required. This would require the ability to lift files up to 10 pounds, open filing cabinets and bend or stand as necessary.
Location:
Harris County Elections Department: 15600 Morales Rd. Houston, TX 77032
Employment is contingent upon passing a background check and drug screen.
Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.
BENEFITS
Harris County offers a competitive benefits program, including comprehensive group health and related benefits plan as well as defined benefit retirement plan.
The following list of benefits is offered only to employees in regular (full-time) positions:
Medical Coverage
Dental Coverage
Vision Coverage
Wellness Plan
Life Insurance
Long-term disability
Employee Assistance Program
Ten (10) days of vacation each year for the first five (5) years of service
Accrual rates increase based on years of service
Eleven (11) County-observed holidays and one (1) floating holiday
Professional development opportunities
Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan
Healthcare Reimbursement Account
457 Deferred Compensation Plan
The following benefits are also available to regular (full-time) employment and may be available to part-time employees:
Retirement Pension (TCDRS)
Flexible schedule (varies by department)
Transportation Assistance (Metro RideSponsor Program)
In accordance with the Harris County Personnel Regulations, Group Health and related benefits are subject to amendment or discontinuance at any time. Commissioners Court reserves the right to make benefit modifications on the County’s behalf as needed.
For plan details, visit the Harris County benefits website:
Title: Executive Assistant to the Chief of Staff
Company: Harris County
Location: Houston, TX
