Human Resources Administrative Support - Temporary

Position: 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 m
****** ust 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 resourceful and use sound judgment in gathering and giving information and coordinating and monitoring office activity and workflow.
* Ability to record and compile information with tedious attention to detail.
* Ability to learn and independently apply laws, departmental rules, and regulations.
* Ability to learn office process and procedures and apply this knowledge in problem-solving and responding to questions and inquiries.
* Ability to use judgment in coordinating and monitoring office procedures and workflow.
* Ability to use courtesy and tact in performing public contact and communication duties that may be sensitive in nature.
* Ability to schedule and coordinate a variety of appointments, meetings and/or conferences.

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