HR Representative - Human Resources

Human Resources Assistant

Provide para-professional level human resources assistance, services, and guidance. May be assigned primary duties relating to benefits, recruitment, training, and / or general HR administration.

Support the Employee Relations unit. Duties include, but are not limited to :

• Assist hiring departments with coordination of the recruitment process, including :
• Initiate communication and schedule a meeting with the hiring department to guide the hiring manager in the processes to ensure compliance with HR policy and best practices.
• Requisition processing and approval.
• Job description updates.
• Assist with the development of interview questions.
• Post job vacancies in the applicant tracking system and other relevant forums to reach the target applicant pool.
• Assess applications for minimum qualifications.
• Responsible for correspondence with applicants, including answering candidate questions and providing updates regarding selection or non-selection.
• Conduct background checks through approved vendor(s) and schedule post-offer tests if appropriate.
• Ensure the completion of I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification forms according to USCIS requirements. Complete the E-Verify process in accordance with the regulation. May assist with audits of I-9 records.
• Coordinate and assist with new employee orientation. Process new employee records / documents, provide orientation and benefit information, and complete all necessary forms for the personnel file on the employee's date of hire.
• Provide employee training on areas of specialization, including new employee orientation.
• May represent the County at career fairs and / or participate in related recruitment activities.
• Assist with HR training compliance, including sending communications about training opportunities, coordinate training logistics, track training attendance and compliance with required HR training, provide related reports to management, and assist with other training-related needs.
• Assist with reporting requirements (e.g. time-to-hire reports, EEO compliance reports, orientation surveys, exit interview surveys, etc.).
• May oversee and monitor drug and alcohol testing program.

Assist with support needs for assigned departments. Includes, but is not limited to :

Other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications :

A. Education : High school diploma or equivalent. A Bachelor's degree from an accredited university in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, Behavioral Science or related field may be substituted for work experience.

B. Experience : Three (3) years of full-time experience in human resources, payroll, and / or benefits position. Must have a strong working knowledge of computer software such as payroll and / or accounting, spreadsheets, and word processing.

C. Education / Experience substitution : In accordance with County Policy.

D. Licenses / Certifications : Certification as a Professional in Human Resources (PHR) preferred.

E. Other : (e.g., post-offer medical exam, polygraph, background check, driver's license record, etc.).

Knowledge of contemporary principles and practices of human resource / personnel management, including recruitment and selection, job classification, compensation, and employer / employee relations; pertinent federal, state, employment, labor, wage, hour, and local laws, codes, and regulations specific to the area of primary responsibility; business.

Skill in English, spelling, grammar, punctuation, and basic arithmetic. Use independent judgment in various situations; communicate effectively in English, orally and in writing, with elected county officials, department heads, employees, and the general public.

Ability to research problems, analyze data, and prepare thorough investigative and other written reports using proper punctuation, grammar, and spelling; readily apply the personnel ordinance to a situation, analyze and make recommendations for resolutions to technical personnel problems; establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with others. Maintain strict confidentiality.

Compensation Range : $21.16 - $31.74

Doa Ana County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to abide by all federal and state laws prohibiting employment discrimination on the basis of a person's race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, disability, serious medical condition, genetic information, ancestry, spousal affiliation, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other unlawful criteria, except where a reasonable Bona Fide Occupational Qualification exists.

Doa Ana County will make reasonable accommodation(s) for the known physical or mental limitations of an applicant with a disability, upon request, unless the accommodation(s) would cause an undue hardship on the operation of the County. Please see

for our Public Notice and to get the Testing / Interview Accommodation Request Form or call 575-647-7210 for assistance.