Human Resources Coordinator

This position will remain open until filled, with applications reviewed on an ongoing basis. This job posting may be removed at any time without prior notice. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible for full consideration.

We LOVE De Soto

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  - We lift up our community
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  - We take ownership of our collective performance
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  - We value and respect all employees
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  - We empower employees to grow

The purpose of this position is to provide administrative support to the Human Resources department. This is accomplished by answering and screening calls; directing visitors; completing routine clerical tasks; preparing meeting and agenda materials; processing documents and requests; maintaining office supplies and inventories; working with vendors; distributing mail and maintaining records. Other duties may include scheduling and coordinating events, completing records retention activities, and participating in the budget process.

• Serves as front desk reception for the department.
• Answers and directs departmental phone calls.
• Facilitates background checks; pre-employment processes for departments.
• Maintains employee files by creating, filing, and scanning as needed.
• Receives and distributes departmental mail.
• Prepares meeting and agenda materials for departmental meetings.
• Processes required paperwork for employee transfers, changes in job classification, salary increases, and other related employment matters.
• May assist with the preparation of reports such as attendance, new hire, and turnover reports.
• Prepares purchase orders and processes invoices for the department.
• Conducts employment verifications.
• Schedules and coordinates department events.
• Prepares new hire orientation packets.
• Performs other assigned duties.

• Associate’s degree.
• Two (2) years of related work experience in office administration.
• Equivalent training, education and/or experience.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Knowledge of city policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of office management systems and procedures.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Skill in operating general office equipment.
• Skill in organizing and prioritizing work.
• Skill in communicating effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to maintain confidential information.
• Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with city administration, other employees, and the general public.