HR Assistant / Senior HR Assistant

HR Assistant
Position Type: Full Time
Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (one hour lunch)
Pay Range: $20.41 to $25.52 per hour DOQ (Pay Grade 13)
 

Position Summary

The City of Converse is seeking a motivated, detail-oriented Human Resources Assistant to support daily HR operations and assist with safety and risk management functions. This position will play an important role in employee onboarding and orientation, benefits processing, workers' compensation intake and processing, scheduling, and general HR support duties. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual looking to grow within the HR field while gaining exposure to municipal safety programs. The successful candidate must work collaboratively with the HR team and other departments and take initiative to identify needs, follow through on assignments, and support continuous improvement.
 

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the first point of contact for employee inquiries, providing timely and professional assistance.
• Manage accident and incident logs and participate in and support safety meeting coordination.
• Manage workers' compensation intake and processing, including incident intake, documentation, claim coordination, and communication with employees, supervisors, carriers, and third-party administrators as assigned.
• Coordinate and provide new hire onboarding (electronic) and orientation, including scheduling, preparing onboarding materials, tracking required forms, and helping ensure completion of pre-employment and new hire requirements.
• Support recruitment activities, including posting jobs, scheduling interviews, and processing onboarding documentation.
• Process and maintain benefits-related transactions and records, including enrollment support, qualifying life event changes, termination, and COBRA coordination support (as applicable), and employee benefit documentation.
• Maintain HRIS records, personnel files, and prepare routine HR reports.
• Support employee communications, scheduling, and engagement programs.
• Work collaboratively with the HR team and other departments, cross-train as needed, and take initiative to support continuity of services and improvement of HR processes.
• Be open to supporting interlocal initiatives or collaborations with neighboring communities when needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support HR operations.
   

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Business, Human Resources, Finance, Computer Applications, or related field required, or an equivalent combination of directly relevant education and experience.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and handle sensitive information with professionalism.
• Ability to coordinate multiple deadlines and maintain accuracy in onboarding, benefits, workers' compensation, and HR documentation.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with a team, take initiative, and manage assigned tasks with follow-through.
• Must abide by all City of Converse policies, procedures, and Code of Ethics.
• Must successfully pass a background check and credit check.
• Have and maintain a valid Class C Texas Operator's License and an acceptable driving record.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in safety or risk management (such as HazCom programs, driver safety tracking, or workplace safety support).
• Experience with HRIS systems and electronic personnel recordkeeping.
• Experience supporting HR onboarding, employee orientation, benefits administration, or workers' compensation processing.

Disclosures

• Employment with the City of Converse is at will and may be terminated at any time, with or without cause or notice, subject to applicable law.
• This job posting is not an employment contract and does not create a contract of employment or guarantee of continued employment.
• The City of Converse is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of any status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
• Applicants who need reasonable accommodation during the application, testing, or interview process should contact Human Resources.
• Final candidates must complete employment eligibility verification and provide documentation establishing identity and authorization to work in the United States as required by federal law.
• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of required pre-employment screening, which may include a background check, credit check, physical examination, verification of qualifications, and review of driving record, as applicable to the position and permitted by law.