Human Resources Assistant - Part Time

Allegan County has much to offer, with 24 Townships, 9 Cities, and 2 Villages across nearly 900 square miles. The landscapes range from the lakeshore to beautifully wooded lands, our County’s natural resources are a gift to be treasured. Allegan County businesses, citizens, and employees are world-class, and we remain a welcoming, closely-knit community. We are one of the fastest-growing counties in Michigan.
Allegan County Government places high importance on our core values: Respect, Integrity, Commitment and Honesty. A common thread among our leadership, employees and volunteers is a strong desire to serve and be part of something meaningful. We have been recognized by Gallagher as “Best in Class Winner” among mid-size companies for our excellence in optimizing employee and organizational well-being for three years in a row (2023-2025). We have also received the “Impact Award” from M.E.R.S. for excellence in educating our employees about their retirement plans and overall financial wellness. We are looking for dedicated, caring, energetic people to join our team!

Job Summary: 
This position performs various support duties for the Human Resources department which include filing records, processing benefit enrollment changes in the HRIS system and with benefit vendors, completing reference and background checks and backing up HR functions including payroll.

Starting Wage: $22.12 per hour, part-time, 20 hours per week (exact schedule to be determined)

 
Benefits Plan:  Health benefits begin on the first of the month after your hire date
- Medical, Dental & Vision (3 medical plans to choose from)
- County-funded Health Savings Account with our two high-deductible medical plans
- County-paid employee life insurance coverage
- County-paid short-term disability coverage, up to 52 weeks
- Generous retirement plan, including a county contribution of 7% of your annual earnings
- Tuition Reimbursement Program for college degree courses
- Generous PTO plan, including front-loaded hours into PTO bank at hire, and annually on January 1.
- 13 paid holidays, in addition to PTO
- FREE use of Allegan County government's two fitness centers 

Responsibilities and Duties: 

1. Assists with maintaining and updating data in Human Resources Information System (HRIS); ensuring accuracy in employee deduction and county benefit amounts.
2. Audits payroll benefit and deduction amounts on a scheduled basis and backs up payroll tasks as needed.
3. Accurately files employee documents in designated section of employee personnel files.
4. Assists with recruiting functions which may include background checks, references, reviewing applications and scheduling interviews.
5. Compiles reports & responds to surveys and wage and employment verifications.
6. Oversees County training program by scheduling trainings and communicating trainings to employees among other duties.
7. Maintains compliance with federal and state regulations concerning employment.
8. Performs other administrative functions & projects as assigned.
9. Acts as backup for other Human Resources staff, as needed.

Required Education and Experience: 

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. Equivalent
• Valid Michigan Driver's License. 

Preferred Education and Experience: 

• One (1) year of experience in Human Resources or Finance

*Candidates must pass a drug screen (which includes testing for THC) in order to be hired for this position.

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