Salary: $19.61 – $28.43 Hourly
Location : Corvallis, OR
Job Type: Temporary Employee
Job Number: 23-00027
Department: Human Resources
Opening Date: 06/21/2023
Closing Date: 7/5/2023 11:59 PM Pacific
Bargaining Unit:: Temporary
Classification:: Administrative Specialist 1
FLSA Exempt Status: Overtime Non-Exempt
Application Review/Interview Status: Accepting Applications
Job Summary
Come join the Benton County Human Resources Team as a Human Resources Administrative Specialist! In this position you will be a part of an experienced and fun team of 10 human resources professionals supporting a government agency of approximately 500 employees.
Job Summary
This position provides administrative and technical support to the recruiting program and HR Department that includes but is not limited to data entry, coordinating and scheduling meetings and events, assisting with New Employee Orientation, processing invoices and purchase card transactions, organizing and maintaining personnel records, responding to requests for employment verifications, ordering office supplies, and serving as HR receptionist.
Please Note:
- This is a temporary position, not to exceed 1040 hours in a fiscal year.
- Work shifts to be determined with candidate and business needs respectively.
Click here for a complete list of the duties, responsibilities and physical requirements of this position.
We encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and LGBTQIA+ community members. The strength of our organization lies in the diversity of our workforce and the perspectives our employees bring to their work at Benton County.
Minimum Qualifications
The following minimum qualifications are required for this position:
- High school diploma or GED; AND
- 3 years experience providing general office or clerical support in a HR or related environment.
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted. Please note candidates must have at least six months of actual work experience to be considered as equivalent.
Please ensure you have provided a thorough and updated application as it pertains to the position for which you are applying. Your application materials will be used to determine salary based on a pay equity assessment. For further information, please click on the link:
The Ideal Candidate has
- Experience in customer service
- Experience in records management
- Experience in managing multiple tasks at the same time, including calendar management and note-taking
- Experience with sensitive information and attention to confidentiality
Your Total Compensation/Benefits
- Hourly salary range of $19.61 – $28.43
- Rewarding work in a productive, innovative, and creative environment
- Colleagues who are passionate about public service
- A great work-life balance
- Advancement and learning opportunities that will help grow your career with Benton County
- Live, work, and play in
The Human Resources DepartmentWe provide technical expertise, internal consulting, and direct service to County management and staff and the public in policy development, organizational development, job evaluation and compensation, benefit administration, labor and employee relations, recruitment and selection, performance management, HRIS and cultural proficiency.
Questions regarding this position can be directed to
Eric Wolke, Assistant Human Resources Director
Benton County Human Resources Department
Telephone: (541) 766-6086
Working & Living in Benton County
Perfectly placed in the Willamette Valley, 90 miles south of Portland and 40 miles north of Eugene, Benton County has easy access to urban areas with ample opportunities for cultural activities. Combined with outdoor recreation galore in the Cascade Range 80 miles to the east and the Coastal Range and Pacific Ocean 50 miles west, the county’s 90,000 residents like to say they “have it all.”
Working at Benton County
Living in Benton County
How to Apply
- To apply for this position, click on the “Apply” button to fill out all information in the online application and complete the questionnaire. Failure to do so may result in your application being removed from consideration.
- A resume and cover letter are required for this job postingA cover letter of no more than 2 pages should include examples of your work experience that highlight qualifications for this position. Applications received without a cover letter will be considered incomplete. Please attach them in the “Resume / CV” section of the application
- Only complete applications received by the posted application deadline date, or the first review date will be considered.
- Answer all supplemental questions.
After you Apply
- You will get an email stating your application has been submitted. Log in to your NeoGov account before the job announcement closes to see if you have any pending tasks or notifications, and make sure to complete these tasks before the job announcement closes. These can be found under the “My Applications” section.
- Be sure to check both your email and NeoGov account for updates regarding this recruitment.
- There will be two rounds of interviews for this position. First round will be held virtually via GoToMeeting and second round will be in-person.
Additional information
- This is a FLSA non-exempt position
- This position is limited to working 1040 hours in a fiscal year (July 1st – June 30)
- This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies and establish a pool of qualified candidates for future vacancies.
- Please save a copy of this job announcement for your reference, as it may not be available for you to view after the job closes.
- Eligible veterans who meet the qualifications will be given veterans’ preference. For further information, please see the following website: NOTE: If claiming veterans’ preference please be sure to attach your DD214 or Disability letter from the VA.
- Benton County does not offer VISA sponsorships. Within three days of hire, you will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security’s I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States. Benton County will review these documents to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States.
- If you wish to identify yourself as an individual with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and will be requesting accommodation, please contact the Benton County Human Resources Department by calling 541-766-6081.
Benton County is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer committed to work force diversity, fair employment practices and non-discrimination, including pay equity for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, marital status, family status, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or source of income.
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For more information you may contact us by e-mail at recruiting@co.benton.or.us or by phone at 541-766-6081.
Appointments below .5 FTE are not eligible for benefits.
The following are examples of employment categories not eligible for benefits:
Temporary Employee: Employees hired for the purpose of meeting short-term, emergency workload needs. A temporary appointment or position is not expected to exceed the equivalent of six calendar months or 1040 hours in a fiscal year (7/1 to 6/30) period. Temporary employees are not members of the collective bargaining units and are not eligible to accrue holiday, vacation, or personal leave. Temporary employees can, however, apply for regular status positions open to internal candidates only and, if appointed to a regular position of the same or equivalent classification, in the same department in which the temporary position was situated, may receive credit toward their probationary period.
Intermittent (On-Call) Employees: Employment category. Employee who is scheduled and unscheduled as necessary without guarantee of hours.
Intern: Employment category. Employee works for school credit and/or a wage in order to combine classroom theory with practical experience in the workplace.
Part-Time Employees (under .5 FTE)
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Please detail your experience performing the tasks outlined in the Position Description(s) listed on this job posting.
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Exemplary customer service skills are a necessity to succeed in this position. Briefly explain your experience providing outstanding customer service.
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Please describe your experience in a high volume office with tight deadlines.
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Please describe your understanding and experience working with sensitive topics that require a high level of confidentiality.
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How many hours per week are available to work. Please check all that apply.
- 20 hours
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- 40 hours
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