Human Resources Technician- Human Resources (0125)

Coconino County - Flagstaff, AZ

Full-time - Entry Level

Flagstaff, AZ

Administration of Environmental Quality Programs

About the position

Coconino County Human Resources Department is seeking an HR Technician to be part of a collaborative, innovative team. The HR Technician will assist with our Tyler Munis HRIS system and assist with the on-boarding of new employees. The individual will have a high level of interruptions and a great deal of customer interaction with employees, applicants, vendors, department contacts and citizens. The HR Technician will perform work of moderate difficulty in public human resources and benefits administration, under supervision. This position is 100% on-site.

Responsibilities

• Performs a wide range of duties relative to the maintenance and processing of personnel records and reports
• Processes payroll changes using computerized systems such as new hires, salary changes, employee information changes, transfers, promotions, terminations, and other HR related transactions
• Interacts with and supplies information to job applicants, employees, department directors/elected officials, and public and private agencies
• Provides clerical and operational support to other human resources staff
• Processes employee performance evaluations
• Verifies employment status
• Manages the reception desk and incoming and outgoing mail
• Assists with HR related programs such as new employee orientation, employee recognition, volunteer time off, and other valuable HR programs
• Maintains high standards of confidentiality
• Participates in special projects as assigned

Requirements

• Three years of increasingly responsible work experience in a clerical support position
• OR Associate degree in a related field and two years of increasingly responsible work experience in a clerical support position
• OR Bachelor's degree in a related field and one year of increasingly responsible work experience in a clerical support position
• OR Any combination of education, training and experience which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position

Nice-to-haves

• Proficiency with Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Publisher software
• Human resources experience preferred including Payroll, Benefits, On-Boarding, & HRIS experience
• Previous front receptionist experience, strong customer service skills and accurate data entry preferred
• Ability to consistently manage time and resources in a fast-paced environment to appropriately prioritize and complete identified projects, goals, and objectives
• Demonstrate a competency for appropriately following up and completing assignments and tasks, while paying close attention to detail
• A strong ability to be adaptable to changing situations and environments with the capability to take instruction from multiple, senior-level staff members
• A demonstrated ability to take initiative and work independently with confidence