Human Resources Administrative Support - Temporary 20 Hours/Week

This job posting expires at 11:59PM on January 12, 2026. No applications can be submitted after 11:59PM on January 12, 2026.

 

 

Job Title:  Human Resources Administrative Support - Temporary 20 Hours/Week

 

 

Department: Human Resources

 

 

External Hiring Range: $19.66 - $23.31

 

 

Compensation Grade: 2003

 

 

Pay Range: $19.66 - $28.35

 

 

Posted Internally and Externally

 

 

 

 

Buncombe County offers in-office, hybrid, and remote positions. Employees in positions that are approved for remote work must work at a location within a 2-hour drive from the position's assigned Buncombe County facility.

 

 

This temporary HR Administrative role will support all functions of Organizational Development in Training, Engagement and Performance Management. This will primarily consist of :

• administrative support

• data entry

• printing

• organization

• editing documents and website content

• assisting with employee event planning and execution/set up/breakdown

• calling vendors

• scheduling appointments

• calling employees

• creating simple documents

This position will work up to 20 hours a week, and hours are flexible (4 five-hour days, 5 four-hour days or combination)

The selected candidate must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and assist in loading and unloading event materials. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. 

Some driving is required to and from events at various locations within Buncombe County. This position does not have health or medical insurance benefits.

Purpose of the position:

The purpose of this position is to provide administrative support to ensure efficient operations of a program, or department.

Minimum Education, Training and/or Experience (required at time of hire):
High School diploma or equivalent and four (4) years of customer service/office experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Essential Functions of the position:

• Perform a variety of general clerical and office administrative work to support efficient program or department operations; including but not limited to answering of phones, greeting, and assisting walk-in customers, distribution of mail, and general data entry tasks.

• Provide internal and external customer service via phone, email, and in person; respond to inquiries about program services, take message and/or refer inquiries to the most appropriate parties when necessary.

• Coordinate and support department/program meetings and events, such as invitation/ distribution, registration, agenda development, dissemination, and minute-taking duties; set up conference rooms; notify participants; prepare and/or assemble meeting materials including multimedia equipment.

• Maintain and order office supplies, as assigned and when needed.

• Coordinate the preparation, editing, and distribution of correspondence, reports, and documents, such as fax and referral monitoring, data entry; accreditation document processing; policy dissemination and tracking; document management.

• Perform accurate and timely data entry; post or file client data as required.

• May assist in sending out billings and other mass mailings; Process departmental invoices, billing, purchase orders and AFPs.

• Perform basic research and compile documents needed for various reports and management-level documents.

• May accept payments for fees, fines, goods, or services as required by the department; may balance cash drawers or registers, and prepare required cash reports.

• Assist with special projects and duties as requested.

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Knowledge of general office or work unit procedures, methods, and practices.

• Knowledge of and ability to use correct grammar, vocabulary, spelling, and office terminology to compose and/or proofread correspondence, reports, and other materials.

• Knowledge of all services provided by programs within the division and the policies and procedures that govern the work of the division.

• Ability to be resou