Qualifications/Knowledge:
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a Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated
with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one to two years
a Experience in working in a Human Resources environment and local government is preferred
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a Knowledge of modern office practices and procedures
a Knowledge of county and departmental policies and procedures; knowledge of employment laws
a Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs (Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook)
a Knowledge of customer service principles; skill in providing excellent customer service
a Skill in prioritizing multiple projects and organizing work; must be able to work independently
a Skill in the maintenance of files and records
a Skill in the use of such office equipment as a computer, scanner, fax machine and copier
a Skill in oral and written communication; excellent verbal, written and telephone skills
Requirements
Answers phone and screens calls; refers to the appropriate personnel; greets visitors and provides information and assistance; responds
independently when possible; assists with employment verifications via phone
a Prepares and posts job announcements to websites; updates job descriptions as needed; distributes job postings to the Department of
Labor, Indeed and to other recruiting websites and agencies; communicates with agencies and organizations regarding
job announcements
a Prints on-line employment applications and checks them for accuracy; enters applicant information into excel spreadsheet for tracking
purposes; forwards applications to the appropriate county department
a Interprets and explains Human Resources Policies and Procedures to employees and supervisors
a Maintains and copies files, records, various reports and other materials; prepares and distributes correspondence as necessary
a Assists with Open Records Requests of Personnel Files
a Processes new hires; requests background checks; schedules drug tests; prepares correspondence; conducts new hire orientations;
prepares and distributes new hire packets; assists with Benefit Orientations
a Maintains office supply inventory and orders office supplies as needed; obtains purchase orders and processes invoices for payment;
coordinates the maintenance of office equipment
a Assists with the Employee Service Award Program and The Richard English Jr. Strongest Link Award Program
a Maintains/updates employee files; scans documents into Lasher fiche; files hard copies; prepares files for storage and
retrieve files from storage
a Assists with entering and tracking data related to drug tests, employee driver’s license, and worker’s compensation accidents
a Assists employees with the completion of tax forms, direct deposit forms and insurance forms
a Writes receipts for retiree insurance payments; mail receipts; sends letters for late payments; forwards payments to Finance
staff for deposit
a Performs all other related duties as assigned
Grade 12
Valerie P. Heard
12/27/2021
JOB OPENING
Troup County Government
High school diploma or GED, current valid driver's license
$17.00/Hr
Human Resources
Ability to speak effectively and give presentations before groups
Troup County is an Equal Opportunity Employer - A Drug Free and Tobacco Free Workplace
Eric Mosley, County Manager
Eric Mosley
Valerie P. Heard, Human Resources Director
Must have a high level of interpersonal skills to handle confidential situations and documentation
Job #: 12032021 Administrative Assistant
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