Administrative Assistant - Human Resources

JOB OPENING CITY OF FARMINGTON JOB POSITION #178: ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT NUMBER OF VACANCIES: 1 DEPARTMENT: Human Resources WORK LOCATION: East Annex SALARY RANGE: $20.50 - $31.91 / Hourly PAY GRADE: I - Non-Exempt TYPE OF POSITION: Regular, Full-Time DAYS WORKED: Monday - Friday HOURS WORKED: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. APPLICATIONS WILL BE RECEIVED THROUGH: October 29, 2026 Resumes submitted without a City of Farmington application will not be considered in our job selection process. JOB DUTIES ESSENTIAL DUTIES: Employees in this position are considered confidential. Working under the general supervision of the Personnel Supervisor and Human Resources Director, provides assistance and support to the Human Resources Department, including a variety of clerical and administrative support for the daily administrative functions of the personnel division. Maintains the utmost confidentiality and discretion in dealing with employee records and business information. Using excellent customer service skills, establishes and maintains effective working relationships with applicants, employees, officials, and the general public. Performs duties of and serves as receptionist as needed. Greets visitors to the department and directs them to the appropriate area. Courteously assists the public with employment information. Answers and screens incoming calls, provides information, takes messages for the department, and directs callers to appropriate parties. Creates employee identification badges. Assists with employee preboarding and onboarding processes, including assembling and reviewing new employee paperwork. Conducts new full-time and temporary employee orientations to foster positive attitude toward organizational goals. Responsible for a variety of correspondence to employees and applicants. Distributes personnel forms, including status change proposals and evaluations to department heads, supervisors and employees. Maintains all personnel files, both regular and confidential. Responsible for the timeliness and accuracy of filing. Transfers files from current to terminated status. Orders office supplies from the City's central warehouse and outside supply agencies. Maintains and orders all personnel office forms. Provides employees with information such as personal data, compensation, benefits, and tax data. Examines employee files to answer inquiries and provides information to authorized persons. Posts and advertises position vacancies as assigned; assists in the coordination of recruitment, interviewing and selection processes. Provides information on facilities and job opportunities to potential applicants. May arrange travel and lodging for selected applicants as needed. Assists with processing employment applications and other employment screening and hiring functions. Assists with scheduling oral interviews, administration of written skills testing, and medical testing of applicants. Assists in gathering background information and completing reference check information on candidates. Corresponds with job applicants to notify them of employment consideration. Informs applicants of job duties and responsibilities, compensation and benefits, work schedules, city policies, and other related information. Assists in updating employee files to document personnel actions. Assists in maintaining divisional filing systems. Assists in archiving of divisions records. Processes employment verifications and enters work orders for the Human Resources department. Responsible for coordinating HR departmental travel, including registrations, reservations, travel documentation, and expense reconciliation. Responsible for processing and reconciling departmental procurement card statements, including ensuring appropriate receipts, documentation, and approvals are obtained. Responsible for departmental billing and invoice processing, including reviewing charges, reconciling discrepancies, preparing documentation, and coordinating payment processing. Pro…

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