Overview
Administrative Assistant – Human Resources Jobs in Grain Valley at Grain Valley Schools
Grain Valley Schools is seeking a detail-oriented and service focused Departmental Administrative Assistant to support the day-to day operations of the Human Resources Department. This role plays a vital part in ensuring smooth, efficient HR processes while providing exceptional support to employees, applicants, and community members.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Greet and assist internal and external customers with Human Resources inquiries in a professional and welcoming manner
- Maintain district personnel files, both hard copy and electronic, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality
- Complete employment verification requests in a timely manner
- Coordinate benefit enrollment for new hires and assist with the annual open enrollment process
- Support new hire orientation and onboarding activities
- Prepare and process purchasing requisitions for the department
- Process tuition reimbursement requests for certified staff
- Create and manage employee ID badges
- Provide general administrative and operational support to the Human Resources Department
- Perform other related Human Resources duties as required and assigned
Requirements, Skills, and Abilities:
- Previous clerical or administrative experience required, experience in Human Resources preferred
- High school diploma or equivalent required; post-secondary coursework or degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred
- Basic understanding of HR functions including, onboarding, benefits administration, employee records and compliance
- Strong organizational, time management and multi-tasking skills
- Ability to learn new procedures, processes and district HR software systems; experience with HRIS and applicant tracking systems is a plus
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with Google Workplace preferred
- Ability to organize work, set priorities, and perform effectively in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent customer service skills with the ability to address issues promptly and professionally
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for interactions with both the public and district employees
- Professional, courteous demeanor when working with employees, applicants and external partners
- Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive information with the highest level of confidentiality
Work Environment:
- 12-month, full-time position
- Reports to Director of Human Resources
Apply at: https://gvr5.schoolspring.com/
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $19.38 – $21.63 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Title: Administrative Assistant – Human Resources
Company: Grain Valley Schools
Location: Grain Valley
