HR Administrative Specialist

Status: Part Time, Non-Exempt Starting Wage: $22.02/hr. Position Open Until Filled - Application Review Date: April 20, 2026 Please submit a Cover Letter & Resume with the application Average 16 - 20 hours a week (some flexibility with schedule) Looking for a reliable, organized individual to support our team with customer service, file management, marketing, and employee engagement. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Provides customer service to internal and external customers; greets, receives and screens visitors and customers; addresses and resolves customer questions as able and refers complex inquiries, requests, or complaints to appropriate staff. Sorts, copies, and distributes a variety of correspondence, deliveries, and mail; opens, logs, and routes office mail; retrieves, delivers, and sends faxes. Composes complex and routine correspondence; proofreads and edits documents. Enters, scans, updates, and maintains information in spreadsheets, databases, and reports. Maintains electronic and paper filing and record personnel file systems; provides retention of records as required by Department and County policies. Prepares, posts, distributes and tracks computerized agenda documents, information packets and public notices. Records minutes as needed. Assists with designing, creating, and editing written and electronic resource, events, or marketing materials etc. including job postings. Responds to inquiries regarding programs, services, or complaints and refers individuals to appropriate staff. Receives and processes vouchers and invoices, applying proper account and providing receipt of transaction when necessary. Conducts employee stay interviews. Schedules and verifies completion of online employee training, as required. Orders office and miscellaneous supplies, as directed. Provides backup assistance to other department personnel as needed. Other duties as assigned. REQUIRED JOB COMPETENCIES Ability to establish and maintain accurate records of assigned activities and operations. Ability to interpret and implement local policies and procedures; written instructions, general correspondence; Federal, State, and local regulations. Skill in organizational and time management to prioritize duties to accomplish a high volume of work product while adapting to constant changes in priority. Ability to perform detailed work accurately and independently in compliance with stringent time limits requiring minimal direction and supervision. Ability to think quickly, maintain self-control, and adapt to stressful situations. Knowledge of current office practices and procedures and knowledge of the operation of standard office equipment and software. Knowledge of computer software including word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications consistent for this position. Ability to perform mathematical calculations required of this position. Ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and effectively in English in both written and verbal form. Skill in researching and understanding complex written materials. Ability to prepare and maintain accurate and concise records and reports. Ability to apply sound judgment and discretion in performing duties, resolving problems, and interpreting policies and regulations. Ability to communicate detailed and often sensitive information effectively and concisely, both orally and in writing. Ability to handle sensitive interpersonal situations calmly and tactfully. Ability to maintain professionalism at all times. Ability to maintain effective working relationships with individuals within and outside the organization. PHYSICAL AND WORK ENVIRONMENT This work requires the occasional exertion of up to 25 pounds of force; work regularly requires sitting, frequently requires standing, speaking or hearing, using hands to finger, handle or feel and repetitive motions and occasionally requires walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling and reaching with hands and arms. Work has standard vision requirements. Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels. Work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data and observing general surroundings and activities. Work is generally in a moderately noisy office setting. May require communicating with persons who are hostile, aggressive, abusive or violent, posing threatening conditions. Dodge County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. If you are a job seeker with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, you will find the contact information to request the appropriate accommodation by visiting the following page: Accessibility Accommodation for Applicants Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.