What are the responsibilities and job description for the Part-Time Department Assistant - Human Resources (extended / updated) position at Haywood Community College?
This position’s primary purpose is to assist Human Resources in the day-to-day operations of the department while making a positive contribution toward the mission, vision, values and goals of Haywood Community College in a competent, creative, flexible and pleasant manner.
Join Our HR Team!
Are you a detail-oriented problem solver who enjoys supporting others? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where every day is different? If so, we want you on our team!
As an HR Department Assistant at Haywood Community College, you’ll play a key supporting role in our HR operations—helping employees, assisting with hiring and onboarding, and keeping records organized. Your work will ensure a smooth, welcoming experience for our employees while keeping things running behind the scenes.
What You’ll Do:- Be a go-to resource for employees, answering questions and providing great service.
- Assist with recruitment by coordinating interviews, background checks, and onboarding.
- Help maintain employee records, process verifications, and support payroll tasks.
- Assist with HR projects, employee events, and benefits enrollment.
What We’re Looking For:
- A proactive team player who takes initiative and can adapt quickly.
- Someone with strong organizational and communication skills.
- A customer-focused mindset and willingness to support a wide range of HR tasks.
- Ability to multi-task and work efficiently in a dynamic environment.
Why Join Us?
At Haywood Community College, we value teamwork and employee support. You’ll be part of a collaborative HR team where your contributions truly make a difference.
Position Details:
- Part-time: Up to 29 hours per week, Monday–Friday between 8 AM – 4 PM (schedule set with the selected candidate).
- Hiring Timeline: Interviews will be ongoing, with an expected start date in March 2025.
- Process: Two in-person interviews a job-related task submission.
Minimum
High School Diploma or equivalent. Intermediate skill level required with Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook. Demonstrated ability to learn college specific software system.
Preferred
Associate’s Degree with 2 years of office administration experience.
The following is necessary for consideration:
- Official Haywood Community College employment application online found at our jobs page: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/haywoodedu. Please call Beverly Balliot with any questions or if you are unable to complete the online application for any reason.
- The application must be complete for consideration - do not reference resume. A resume is suggested but does not take the place of any questions or details that you need to provide in order to be qualified for the position. Unofficial transcripts must be included for the application process. Most unofficial transcripts can be downloaded from college/university websites. Official transcripts of all secondary education must be submitted to Human Resources within 10 days of any offer of employment.
- References may not be a current HCC employee. Candidates must provide three professional references with email addresses. At least one reference must be a current or previous supervisor.
- College screening committee is responsible for application review, interviews, and recommends the candidate to HR. Upon completion of the hire process in HR, President approval is required in the hire of a candidate.
- HCC is a tobacco free campus
HCC is an equal opportunity institution and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, ethnicity, national origin, gender, gender identity, sex, age, disability, genetic information and veteran status.
Haywood Community College (HCC) is part of the North Carolina Community College System and is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges & Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). Founded in 1965, it is an open-door institution with the mission to foster an environment that meets the educational needs of the communities it serves, promotes student success in higher education and in the workplace, and facilitates economic development. This includes programs for Haywood County high school students through Career and College Promise and Haywood Early College. The college campus, a designated arboretum, boasts one of the most beautiful college campuses in the state with an iconic mill pond, a productive greenhouse, dahlia gardens, an orchard garden and a rhododendron garden.
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