HR Assistant - Sheriff's Office

Provides operational and administrative support to the Human Resources division within the Sheriff’s Office.  Participates in planning of programs, policies or objectives for own work group and department.
** Essential Duties and Responsibilities*
* * Serves as the first point of contact for visitors, applicants, and the public; answers telephone calls, responds to inquiries regarding job vacancies, the application process, and application status, and directs individuals to the appropriate employee or department.  
* Provides applicants with instructions for completing preliminary employment applications; reviews and audits completed applications for accuracy and completeness.  
* Reviews and evaluates employment applications, documents applicants processed, maintains applicant records and databases, and makes recommendations for interview board consideration.  
* Administers Criti Call testing for dispatcher applicants and Nelson-Denny testing as needed.  
* Assists with coordinating external job postings with the Human Resources Department and prepares and distributes internal job postings to appropriate divisions.  
* Prepares and maintains application packets, new hire packets, separation/termination packets, TCOLE-required documents, forms, and supporting attachments; ensures current forms are available and assists with tracking required documentation.  
* Prepares correspondence, forms, and other documentation required by TCOLE to maintain compliance with applicable state regulations, rules, and licensing requirements.  
* Maintains current TCOLE licensing and certification records and performs periodic verification of employee certification information with the appropriate departments.  
* Maintains and updates personnel files, internal databases, logs, and other Human Resources records; performs routine filing, document routing, and scanning of personnel records into OnBase.  
* Assists with tracking FMLA and Workers’ Compensation leave for department employees and completes required certification and supporting documentation.  
* Prepares monthly and other assigned reports and maintains accurate records necessary for departmental reporting requirements.  
* Receives and distributes subpoenas to the appropriate employee or department and maintains appropriate documentation as required.  
* Provides general administrative and Human Resources support, including responding to information requests, routing documents, maintaining records, and assisting with other personnel-related functions as assigned.  
* Participates in activities and performs duties related to emergency management during a local state of disaster, as directed by appropriate County management.
** Minimum Requirements
*** U.S. Citizen or U.S. Permanent Resident
* High School Diploma/GED
* Valid Texas Driver’s License
* Two years of college or technical school (experience may substitute for the college/technical school requirement at a 2-1 substitution above the experience requirement.)  Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
* One-year job-related HR experience.  Familiar with County procedures and policies preferred.
* Strong computer skills and typing skills.
* Superior Communication, writing and organizational skills.  Strong mathematical skills.  Familiar with MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint preferred.
** IMPORTANT – TESTING REQUIREMENT (PLEASE READ)
**** All applicants must schedule and complete the Nelson-Denny Reading Test prior to moving forward in the hiring process.*
* ** Applicants MUST contact the Sheriff’s Office Human Resources to schedule the test before proceeding.
** Do
** Not
* * wait until later in the process.
** How to Schedule Your Test  
** Contact the
** Sheriff’s Office*
* ** Human Resources
** directly
** Monday-Friday between the hours of 8:00am-4:00pm
**** Nelson Denny Test – Call to schedule: (Penni Fields)  or (J.R. Galvan) .
** Nelson Denny Test: 35 Minutes Location (Gus George Academy Building):

Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office Human Resources
1521 Eugene Heimann Circle, Suite 144

Richmond, Texas 77469
** SALARY RANGE:** $20.71 per hour
** CLOSING DATE:
** Upon filling position
** All full-time and part-time employees are members of the Texas County District Retirement System (TCDRS). Full-time employees also enjoy a wide-range of great benefits.*
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