What are the responsibilities and job description for the Human Resources Assistant position at City of Mesquite, TX?
Salary : $15.00 - $16.63 Hourly
Location : Mesquite, TX
Job Type : Full-time
Job Number : 2500159
Department : Human Resources
Opening Date : 02 / 28 / 2025
Closing Date : 3 / 28 / 2025 4 : 00 PM Central
GENERAL SUMMARY
Salary : $15.00 / hr. minimum- $16.63 / hr. midpoint (Depending on qualifications)
The Human Resource Assistant will perform administrative tasks and services to support the effective and efficient operations of the organization's human resource department. Assist with preparation of packets and to provide professional, effective and efficient public service assistance to the general public both in person and over the phone.
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SUPERVISION
General supervision is provided by the HR / Civil Service Manager.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- All behaviors comply with the Code of Conduct & Rules of Behavior outlined in Chapter 8 of the General Government Policies and Procedures Manual.
- Adheres to assigned work schedule as outlined in city and department attendance policies and procedures.
- Maintains accurate and up-to-date human resource files, records, and documentation.
- Answers frequently asked questions from applicants and employees relative to standard policies, benefits, hiring processes, etc.; refers more complex questions to appropriate senior-level HR staff or management.
- Maintains the integrity and confidentiality of human resource files and records.
- Performs periodic audits of HR files and records to ensure that all required documents are collected and filed appropriately.
- Provides clerical support to the HR department.
- Screen, direct and assist with customer's phone calls and public visitors; answer questions and provide information to both internal and external customers.
MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION
High School Diploma or GED.
EXPERIENCE
One year of increasingly responsible clerical experience requiring public contact and the interpretation of rules and regulations.
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES
None required.
WORK SCHEDULE
The normal work schedule is 8 : 00 a.m. to 5 : 00 p.m. and may include some evening meetings and working on weekends as necessary.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS / WORK ENVIRONMENT
This position does not require a physical for employment.
Applicants with disabilities meeting the job requirements and capable of performing the essential functions of the job, either on their own or with reasonable accommodations, are encouraged to apply.
Full Time Employees :
The City of Mesquite offers the Zero Premium, Employee Only Benefits under the following plans : High Deductible Medical Plan, HMO Dental Plan, Vision Plan, and Life Insurance.
The City is self-insured and offers a choice of four medical plans : HSA, High Deductible, HMO, PPO, and EPO Medical Plans through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas. Employee medical coverage goes into effect the first day of the month following 30 days of employment. Coverage is available to all full-time employees at group rates. Employees enrolled in the City's self-insured medical plan also have access to the Mesquite Employee Health Center (MEHC) clinic and pharmacy.
The City offers three dental plan options : a managed plan (DHMO), an indemnity plan (DPPO), an enhanced indemnity plan (DPPO Enhanced). Coverage is available to all full-time employees at group rates.
The City offers free Vision Insurance to all employees. Dependents can be added for an additional fee.
Basic Group Life Insurance protection is provided to eligible full-time employees in the amount of two times the annual salary as recorded at the beginning of each year. The following voluntary benefits are available to full-time employees : Supplemental Life, AD&D Insurance, Cancer Insurance and Long-Term Disability
Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) : All employees appointed to positions designated to work 1,000 hours or more per year must participate in the TMRS. TMRS is a qualified tax-deferred retirement plan under Section 401 of the IRS. Seven (7) percent of gross earnings are deducted each payroll as a pre-tax deduction and deposited into the member account. When an employee becomes vested and retires, the City provides 2-to-1 matching contributions.
Other benefits include Social Security, Tax Saver Program (Section 125 Flexible Spending Account), Deferred Compensation Plans, Direct Deposit, Paid Holidays, Paid Vacation, Sick Leave and Personal Leave.
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