Assistant-Human Resources

Assistant-Human Resources

Salary

$44,986.50 - $52,981.00 Annually

Location

St. Clair County, IL

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

202400152

Department

Human Resources

Opening Date

10/12/2026

Closing Date

10/23/2026 11:59 PM Central

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Description

Provides administrative and technical support to the Human Resources Department and serves as a professional point of contact for County employees, supervisors, applicants, retirees, and other stakeholders. Performs work involving personnel records, benefits, leave administration, recruitment support, onboarding, correspondence, data entry, scheduling, and general HR operations. Maintains confidentiality and provides responsive customer service while following County policies, procedures, collective bargaining agreements, and applicable laws.

Examples of Duties

• Provides professional customer service to employees, supervisors, applicants, retirees, and other HR contacts.
• Maintains accurate and confidential personnel records and HR files.
• Processes personnel forms, status changes, employment documentation, and related records.
• Assists with benefits administration, enrollment documentation, employee inquiries, and vendor coordination.
• Assists with leave administration and tracking as directed by HR.
• Supports recruitment and hiring activities, including position postings, applicant information, interview scheduling, and recruitment records.
• Assists with onboarding and offboarding processes and required documentation.
• Prepares correspondence, forms, reports, spreadsheets, notices, and other HR documents.
• Maintains calendars and schedules meetings, training, and employee events.
• Responds to routine HR questions using established resources and refers complex or sensitive matters to appropriate HR staff.
• Performs other related duties consistent with the position as assigned.

Typical Qualifications

Education: Associate degree or related post-secondary education.

Experience: Two years of progressively responsible administrative, customer service, human resources, and payroll, benefits.

Equivalency: An equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant experience may be considered when it demonstrates the knowledge and abilities required to perform the essential functions.

Knowledge: General office practices, records management, customer service, confidentiality, and standard office software.

Skills/Abilities: Accurate data entry; organization; written and verbal communication; document preparation; spreadsheet use; scheduling; professional customer service; ability to manage multiple priorities and protect confidential information.

Preference may be given to candidates with HR coursework or professional certification, experience with benefits, leave administration, payroll, or employee records, experience using an HR information system or applicant tracking system, and/or experience working in a public-sector human resources environment. Neogov experience is a plus.

Supplemental Information

Primarily office based. Requires the ability to sit, stand, walk within the worksite, use a computer keyboard and mouse, handle documents, and communicate with employees and members of the public. Occasional movement or lifting of office supplies, files, or training materials may be required. Physical requirements are related to the essential functions of the position.

Normal 37.5-hour workweek during County business hours. Occasional evening or weekend work may be required for meetings, training, or employee events. Occasional local travel between County facilities may be required.

St. Clair County is an equal opportunity employer and adheres to the principles and practices outlined in applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations that prohibit discrimination in employment and hiring

We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees, including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

Part-time employees will receive one hour of paid time off for every 40 hours worked for up to a minimum of 40 hours per year.

For more details, see our benefits package, list of current holidays, and vacation and sick leave accrual.

01

Are you a United States Citizen?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have a High School diploma or GED?

• Yes
• No

03

Are you at least 18 years of age?

• Yes
• No

04

Do you have at least 3 years of progressively responsible experience in payroll, benefits administration, or human resources?

• Yes
• No

05

How many years of professional experience do you have?

• None
• Less than 1 year
• 1 year but less than 2 years
• 2 years but less than 3 years
• 3 or more years

Required Question

Employer St. Clair County (IL)

Phone 618-285-2260