Human Resources Assistant 6-E8

Human Resources Assistant 6-E8

Salary

$22.58 - $31.10 Hourly

Location

Jackson, MI

Job Type

Permanent Full Time

Job Number

1901-27MD-209DOC-JXN

Department

Civil Service Commission

Opening Date

10/29/2026

Closing Date

11/5/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Bargaining Unit

N/A

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Job Description

Were seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented professional to join our Human Resources team in our Jackson regional office. This position plays a key role in supporting a wide range of human resource functions.

Position Overview

The position performs a variety of human resource activities that ensure consistent, accurate, and effective service to employees, supervisors, and the public. This role provides technical guidance in areas such as recruitment, selection, classification, labor relations, and payroll. The position also assists with the explanation and limited interpretation of Civil Service Commission Rules, labor contracts, and departmental policies, procedures, and agreements.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide professional support and technical guidance to employees, supervisors, and the general public on HR-related processes.
• Assist with recruitment, selection, and classification matters to support departmental staffing needs.
• Support labor relations and payroll processes to ensure accurate and compliant HR actions.
• Apply applicable Civil Service rules, labor agreements, and departmental policies.
• Process a variety of human resource transactions while ensuring consistency, accuracy, and adherence to standards.

What We're Looking For

• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow complex rules and procedures.
• Excellent communication and customer-service skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, service-driven environment.
• Commitment to supporting the workforce that serves Michigan's communities.

If you are a motivated HR professional who values accuracy, service, and teamwork, we invite you to consider joining our HR Office in Jackson.

View the position description

Experience and Education

Education

Education typically acquired through completion of high school.

Experience

Human Resources Assistant 6

One year of administrative support experience.

Human Resources Assistant 7

Two years of administrative support experience, or one year equivalent to the Human Resources Customer Service Representative 6.

Human Resources Assistant E8

Three years of administrative support experience, including one year equivalent to the Human Resources Assistant 7 or Human Resources Customer Service Representative 7 in state service.

Additional Requirements and Information

Certain positions may require a criminal history background check.

View the job specification at: https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/H/HumanResourcesAssistant.pdf

Accommodations

If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact the ADA coordinator for the agency that posted this position vacancy.

State employment also offers rewarding careers where you can help Michiganders enjoy better lives. Many State of Michigan jobs offer alternate work schedules and remote-work options that can help give the flexibility you need. The State of Michigan has been recognized as a leading U.S. employer by new graduates from 2021-2023 and a best large U.S. and state employer. Recognized on the international stage for fostering positive employee engagement, the State of Michigan is a past recipient of a North America Government Agency Employees Engagement Award.

More details on benefits for our new hires are below:

Rewarding Work: State of Michigan jobs allow you to serve Michiganders in many different ways depending on your interests and skills. Help preserve and protect our environment and the public health; enforce state laws and regulations; advocate for children, families, and victims of discrimination; support our state's military and veterans; rebuild our state's infrastructure; or support other state agencies through our fiscal, IT, and HR systems.

Insurance Benefits: The State of Michigan offers health, mental health, dental, and vision insurance to eligible career employees, their spouses, and their children. The state also covers a life-insurance benefit of two times employees' annual salary (up to $200,000). The state also offers long-term-disability insurance that can provide continuing benefits if an injury or illness prevents employees from working. More information is available at www.mi.gov/employeebenefits.

Retirement Programs: The State of Michigan offers 401(k) and 457 plans for new hires to save for retirement. The state will automatically contribute an amount equal to 4% of your pay to a 401(k) account. The state will also match up to 5% of your pay if you contribute to your 401(k) account. Your contributions vest immediately, and the state's contributions fully vest after just 4 years. More information is available at http://www.mi.gov/orsstatedc.

Vacation and Sick Leave: Eligible full-time employees receive between 15 and 35 personal days and 13 sick days per year that may be rolled over to the following year if not used. Eligible employees also receive an additional day each year for community service or school functions.

Paid Parental Leave: Eligible employees can take 12 weeks of paid leave immediately after a birth or adoption to allow needed time together at home with a new child.

Paid Holidays: Eligible employees receive 13 or 14 paid holidays each year including New Year's Eve and Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents' Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, the Fourth of July, Labor Day, Election Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving Friday, Christmas Eve and Day.

Bonus Programs: Eligible employees with five years of service also receive annual longevity bonuses that grow as seniority increases. Some positions also may qualify for recruitment, retention, and performance bonuses or other special pay premiums.

Military Pay Differential: Employees in the guard or reserves may also qualify for supplemental pay benefits if miliary pay during qualifying duty is less than normal state pay. Prior military service may also allow seniority credits to accelerate eligibility for longevity bonuses and additional personal leave accrual.

Tax-Advantaged Programs: In addition to 401(k) and 457 retirement accounts, the state also offers flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), and qualified transportation fringe benefit (QTFB) programs that can help you save money by reducing your taxable income.

Student Loan Forgiveness: Working for the State of Michigan may allow you to participate in programs that forgive the balance of qualifying student loans. Please view Student Loan Information to help determine if you could qualify is available from the U.S. Department of Education.

Tuition Reduction: Some colleges and universities offer savings to eligible employees and family members to further their education while working for the State of Michigan.

Professional Development: To help develop your career, programs are available to apply for reimbursement of up to $2,000 a year for education and training for college course credits and non-degree programs.

Alternative and Remote Work Schedules: Depending on the nature of their duties, many state jobs offer flexible work schedules and remote or hybrid telecommuting options that can help obtain the work-life balance that you seek.

Great Lakes and Great Times: Michigan boasts four Great Lakes, 11,000 inland lakes, 36,000 miles of rivers and streams, 20 million acres of forests, 100 state and national parks and recreation areas, 1,300 miles of bike trails, 6,500 miles of snowmobile trails, the second-most ski areas in the nation, 650 public golf courses, 600 campgrounds, and an international dark-sky park-just for starters. Our cities offer concerts and cultural events, storied sports teams, education hubs, vibrant downtowns, one-of-a-kind craft beverages, and renowned restaurants for every appetite. From urban centers to beach towns to the great outdoors, the opportunities are endless. With your state salary and benefits and Michigan's affordable cost of living, you can explore all that Michigan has to offer.

Updated: 2/28/24

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HUMRAST - Do you possess at least an educational level typically acquired through the completion of high school? OR the educational level typically acquired through completion of high school and the equivalent of at least two years of full-time active-duty experience at or above the E-6 level in the uniformed services?

• Yes
• No

02

HUMRAST - Please select your level of experience.

• At least 1 year of administrative support experience.
• At least 2 years of administrative support experience, or one year equivalent to the Human Resources Customer Service Representative 6.
• At least 3 years years of administrative support experience, including one year equivalent to the Human Resources Assistant 7 or Human Resources Customer Service Representative 7 in state service.
• At least 4 years of administrative support experience, including one year equivalent to a Human Resources Assistant E8 or Human Resources Customer Service Representative E8 in state service.

03

Please select your level of experience in Human Resources.

• None
• One to two years
• Two to three years
• Three or more years

04

Please describe your experience work as a liaison between employees, managers, and organizations. If non, please write N/A.

05

How many years of experience do have researching or interpreting regulations, policies, collective bargaining agreements, or other organizational documents for employees, managers or other personnel?

• None
• One to two years
• Two to three years
• Three or more years

Required Question

Employer State of Michigan

Department Civil Service Commission Address 400 S. Pine Street, P.O. Box 30002

Lansing, Michigan, 48909

Phone 800-788-1766