Recruitment Support, HR Assistant I - Department of General services

SALARY RANGE:

$44,129.00 - $71,928.00 /Annually

GET TO KNOW US

Welcome to the City of Baltimore! Experience the reward of a fulfilling career and enjoy the added element of excitement in a vibrant, diverse atmosphere. The City of Baltimore offers limitless opportunities to help drive social impact, both on the job and in the community, while serving its citizens. Join us in making Baltimore a great place to live and work. In the City of Baltimore, we hire great people and provide them with the skills and opportunities to grow toward their career aspirations. If you are looking for a career change or interested in learning more, explore our opportunities and benefits programs. We are excited to have you as a part of the City of Baltimore Team! The city offers medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, optional life, AD&D, and FSA plans. This office also supplies wellness programs, support groups, and workshops. You can learn about our benefits here: https://humanresources.baltimorecity.gov/hr-divisions/benefits

CLASS DEFINITION

An HR Assistant I performs office and routine human resources work in a City agency Human Resources program. The work of this class involves no supervisory duties or responsibilities.

Incumbents receive moderate supervision from a technical superior. Employees in this class work a conventional workweek. Work is performed in an office where working conditions are normal. The work requires minimal physical exertion.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

On or before the date of filing the application, each candidate must:

Education: Have an Associate of Arts degree from an accredited college or university.                                                   

OR

Equivalency Notes: Have an equivalent combination of education and experience in performing office support work in a human resources program, in one or more areas of HR, such as HR information systems management, recruitment and talent acquisition, classification and compensation, training and development, labor relations, employee benefits, and employee assistance, and/or wellness programs.

**APPLICATION DEADLINE: Please submit your application no later than 12:00 AM on the closing date to be eligible for consideration. **

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of standard office practices, procedures, systems and equipment.

• Knowledge of automated office systems and word processing software.

• Ability to assist in providing orientation training for new employees.

• Ability to understand, interpret and apply human resources policies and procedures.

• Ability to deal with a variety of situations and problems under specified time constraints.

• Ability to compile data and prepare reports and forms.

• Ability to prepare and maintain human resource records, forms and files.

• Ability to answer inquiries regarding human resources matters.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality for all human resource related activities.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, and the general public.

• Ability to communicate effectively with employees, supervisors, and the general public.

• Ability to perform office work.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Background Check                                        

Eligible candidates under final consideration for appointment to positions identified as positions of trust will be required to complete authorization for a Criminal Background Check and/or Fingerprint must be successfully completed. 

Probation 

All persons, including current City employees, selected for this position must complete a mandatory six-month's probation.

Eligibility 

Qualified candidates will be considered for vacancies as they arise, for a period of at least six months. The decision of the Director of Human Resources with respect to acceptable minimum qualifications is final.                                                             

Education Accreditation 

Applicants’ education must be obtained from an accredited institution. Education credentials obtained out of the US must be evaluated for US equivalency. Evaluation agencies information may be obtained at www.naces.org. 

SELECTION PROCESS

All candidates indicating the minimum qualifications