Human Resources Assistant

Description This Position is Hybrid with Two in‑Office Days Per Week. Summary Our work is fast‑paced and hands‑on. You will process a high volume of Workday (Human Capital Management HCM) transactions daily, create spreadsheets with formulas and pivot tables, handle financial transactions (AP/AR), time‑keeping, badging, troubleshoot issues, and answer various HR questions. You’ll work cross‑departmentally and become a go‑to resource in Employee Support Services. It is a role where you can build strong HR knowledge while making a direct impact every day. This is a great opportunity for someone who likes staying busy, helping people, and juggling a variety of tasks throughout the day. Why It's a Great Department Pierce County Human Resources supports a high‑performing and diverse workforce. We provide guidance and support on performance management, protected leave, County policies, state law, and many other topics. Our team is collaborative, professional, and mission‑driven, with a modern work environment where hybrid and remote work are the norms. How to Be Successful in the Role Success requires a comprehensive understanding of Human Resources, HRIS/HCM systems, financial transactions, time‑keeping, Excel, and data management. Detail orientation, analytical thinking, customer service focus, strong organization, sense of urgency, time‑management, and excellent written and verbal communication are essential. Your Future in This Role A career with Pierce County offers leadership development, robust online learning, and training opportunities for continuous professional development. You will contribute meaningfully while advancing your skills and supporting community outcomes. Core Daily Responsibilities Workday HCM Task/Transactions: Review, make determinations, and process daily tasks/transactions pertaining to the management of county personnel functions. Assist county department staff in researching, troubleshooting a variety of Workday issues pertaining to the management of county personnel functions. Respond to inquiries and provide information about human resources guidelines, policies, regulations or procedures. Process personnel transactions, input information into various computerized systems. Monitor, audit, and rectify as needed various reports. Process accounts payable and receivable transactions. Assist with expense claims, purchasing, and create requisitions and purchase orders. Develop and implement internal office procedures; recommend changes in procedures or guidelines to facilitate effectiveness. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with County officials, employees and the general public. Assist human resource staff in conducting and administering a variety of human resource functions such as recruitment and selection processes; wage and compensation surveys; leave administration; training; and employee relations activities. Assist with research projects; prepare written reports and statistical data. Conduct surveys of other employers’ practices. Take notes during investigatory and other confidential meetings. Minimum Qualifications Four years of general office/administrative experience. At least 1 year of human resource related experience. Post‑secondary education may substitute for up to two (2) years of experience on a year‑for‑year basis. Preferred Qualifications Experience in Workday (HRIS/HCM system). Experience in NeoGov (Applicant Tracking System). Bachelor’s degree in human resources. As a condition of employment, the applicant must authorize and complete a background check. Information received from the background check is reviewed case‑by‑case and will not necessarily remove an applicant from consideration. #J-18808-Ljbffr