HR Specialist/Purchasing Clerk

Interested in making a difference in young adults’ lives between the ages of 16-24? If so we may have the perfect job for you.

Job Corps is a government-funded, no-cost education and vocational training program administered by the U.S. Department of Labor that helps socioeconomically disadvantaged youth. We strive to fulfill this mission by following our Core Values of Safety, Individual Accountability, Respect, Integrity, Growth and Commitment.

Come and surround yourself with talented and professional individuals who have also taken the next step of making a difference in someone’s life.

You would not only have a great and dedicated team to work with, but you may also be eligible to take advantage of a comprehensive benefits plan which includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), legal and PTO.

This role is divided up into 20 hours of HR Specialist and 20 hours of Purchasing Clerk making it a full-time position. 

Schedule: Monday-Thursday 7am-4:30pm, Friday 7am-11am 

The HR Specialist performs complex clerical tasks and routine Human Resources duties. Compiles and maintains personnel records. 

Duties/Responsibilities for HR Specialist:  

• Administer day-to-day HR operations, providing administrative support across all HR related functions.
• Maintains accurate and confidential personnel files, HRIS data, and compliance documentation.
• Process HR transactions such as status changes, promotions, transfers, and terminations, ensuring timely and accurate updates.
• Publishes center staff newsletter.
• Understands and follows through with assigned tasks with the highest level of confidentiality in all aspects.
• Responsible for entering and maintaining employee personnel training records accurately with frequent updates.
• Helps to maintain all employee personnel files and records, consistently filing to maintain these records.
• Assists with employee morale in planning staff events.
• All other duties assigned.

The Purchasing Clerk performs data entry and clerical duties related to the purchasing function.

Duties/Responsibilities for Purchasing Clerk:

• Good working knowledge of administrative procedures, as well as various computer applications and programs.
• Contacts vendors regarding routine problems related to variances in product orders to products received.
• Obtain quotes/pricing from vendors.
• Maintains vendor files, logs, spreadsheets and obtains new vendors.
• Prepare, maintain, and review purchasing files, reports and logs under the direction of the Purchasing Agent.
• Answers departmental telephones and takes messages.
• Other job duties as assigned

Minimum: High school graduate or equivalent. One years’ work-related experience in a complex clerical capacity. 

Preferred: Associates degree. Two years’ experience in related field.

Knowledge: Good communication skills, both oral and written. Strong organizational skills. Ability to operate a personal computer. Ability to learn company software systems.

Compensation details: 22.57-22.57 Hourly Wage

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