Executive Assistant (Human Resources)

Executive Assistant (Human Resources)

Job ID: 107090
Location: Oregon City, Oregon
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary:Regular

CLACKAMAS COUNTY CORE VALUES



Clackamas County employees work to serve the public and enrich our community. In that spirit, we pledge to hold ourselves to these standards at all times in our interactions with customers and one another:

Service Professionalism Integrity Respect Individual accountability Trust

By incorporating these values into our daily routines, we can better serve our customers, ourselves and our projects. We're always looking to improve. That's the Clackamas County SPIRIT.

Clackamas County Core Values

Clackamas County is committed to building a community where people thrive, have a sense of safety, connection, and belonging, so that everyone is honored and celebrated for the richness in diversity they bring. We encourage applicants of diverse backgrounds and lived experience to apply.



CLOSE DATE

This Job Posting closes at 11:59 p.m. (Pacific Time) on July 19, 2023.


PAY AND BENEFITS

Annual Pay Range: $63,633.71 - $85,905.99

Hourly Pay Range: $30.593132 - $41.300955

Salary offers will be made within the posted pay range and will be based on a candidate's experience (paid or unpaid) that is directly relevant to the position.

Clackamas County proudly offers an attractive compensation and benefits package, including competitive wages, cost-of-living adjustments, merit increases (for eligible employees), and a robust sick and vacation plan for regular status employees.

We encourage and support employee health and wellness by offering, health and wellness classes and events, and alternative care benefits, so you can customize your wellness needs to fit your lifestyle.

Employee benefits become effective the first of the month following an employee's date of hire.

Attractive benefits package and incentives for employees in regular status positions are detailed below.

Generous paid time off package, including:

• 16 hours of vacation accrual per month
  • Eligible newly hired employees will have the one-time option to frontload their first year of vacation accruals in compliance with EPP 66 - Vacation Leave! This means you have access to vacation time at time of hire.
• 8 hours of sick accrual per month
• 10 paid holidays and 1 personal day per year

Other Benefits:

• Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP):
  • Employer-paid 6% PERS retirement contribution (The county currently pays the employee's share of the retirement contribution.)
  • OPSRP members get vested after five years of contributions or when they reach age 65
• A Choice of Medical Plans that include chiropractic coverage, alternative care, vision, and prescription drug coverage
• A Choice of Dental Plans
• Robust EAP and wellness programs, including gym discounts and wellness education classes
• Longevity pay
• Other retirement Savings Options that allow for additional retirement funds savings, including an option to contribute a portion of employee earnings on a pre or post-tax basis to a 457b Deferred Compensation Plan
• A variety of additional optional benefits (see links below for additional information)

This is a full time non-represented group 2 County position

Non-Represented Group 2 Full Time Benefits

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JOB DETAILS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Come join a great team, the HR team at Clackamas County, where we have fun, laugh, and make a positive difference by the work we do!

Clackamas County's Department of Human Resources (HR) is seeking a highly productive and skilled Executive Assistant with experience handling complex and confidential personnel issues in support of executive-level management positions; conducting confidential surveys and monitoring special projects on behalf of executive management using a variety of complex database systems and performing confidential tasks related to collective bargaining and workplace discrimination and harassment complaints.

This position will report directly to the Director of Human Resources and provides administrative support to both the Director of Human Resources and the Deputy Director of Human Resources. In addition, this position works closely with the entire Human Resources Management team to provide advanced administrative support in a variety of Human Resources functions. The HR Department provides County-side human resources services to County departments and employees, including recruitment and selection, personnel ordinance and policy administration, position classification and compensation, organizational development, employee training and development, benefits administration, risk management, workers compensation, liability and casualty claims management, human resources information systems, labor and employee relations and collective bargaining to over 2,500 employees, both represented and non-represented.

The Executive Assistant acts as the first point of contact and key resource for internal and external customers as well as represents/communicates on behalf of the HR executive management team. The Executive Assistant performs a variety of complex, highly sensitive, and confidential administrative support tasks for the HR executive-level management team related to collective bargaining, processing of employee grievances and disciplinary documentation; compiles, analyzes, and summarizes data for confidential, sensitive, and special projects and reports; attends bargaining sessions and maintains written records; assists in budget preparation and control; assist Internal Complaint Coordinator with recording employee discrimination and harassment complaints; back-up Administrative Team Supervisor, maintain the HR Performance Strategic Business Plan to ensure conformance with immediate and long-range fiscal and operating goals; and supervise the administrative team during scheduled leave of the Administrative Supervisor.

This vital role keeps the HR department running smoothly and efficiently. The Executive Assistant is responsible for routinely and regularly assisting HR management with sensitive information and processes associated with employee discipline and grievances, collective bargaining issues and budget issues related to the workforce.

Key Competencies for success in this position:

• Project Management: Plan, design, develop, organize, and monitor work done by others in support of a specific project or assignment.
• Establishing Focus: Ability to coordinate and communicate goals in support of operational goals; act to align department goals with strategic direction of organization; ensure that individuals/teams understand how their work relates; ensure that individuals/teams develop goals, track milestones and report timely.
• Oral and Written Communication: Strong ability to express oneself clearly in conversations and interactions with others and in business writing.
• Data Management and Computer Proficiency: Advanced skill in Microsoft Office and expertise in complex database usage. Strong ability to effectively navigate database software that involves understanding how to locate records, use software functions, understand how to use reports and build-in forms in a database. Database management skills also involve understanding how to write reports and queries using tools and copying data into Excel or other types of formats to analyze them further.
• Relationship Building: Establishing and maintain collaborative partnerships with individuals across a broad range of stakeholders, organizational levels, and groups. Proven success with building trust and establishing positive working relationships with employees at all levels throughout the organization.
• Thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Strong customer service and quality focus: Continuously looking for ways to simplify and improve work processes to achieve business results. Considers customer needs when setting priorities.

The Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will have robust computer skills that include experience working in different databases, proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and experience using SharePoint or a similar program. The candidate will have strong writing and proofreading skills with the ability to craft communications from different sources. The selected candidate will have experience with and ability to use discretion in highly confidential and sensitive matters, be detail-oriented, resourceful, independently seek out answers to questions, take initiative, be team-focused, and have strong interpersonal communication skills and an ability to multi-task and shift priorities frequently in an ever-changing environment.

Required Minimum Qualifications/ Transferrable Skills:*

• A minimum of two (2) years of relevant administrative/executive support experience, including:
  • Working with confidential and/or sensitive documents
  • Managing calendars, scheduling, and staffing meetings
  • Drafting, proofing, and preparing documents and correspondence
  • Tracking timelines and projects
  • Taking thorough notes in meetings
  • Researching informaiton, tracking, compiling, and monitoring data, and/or maintaining records in databases, spreadsheets, and paper filing system
• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook in a professional enviornment.
• Expereince working with complex databases
• Demonstrated ability to appropriately prioritize, re-prioritize, and manage a variety of responsibilities at the same time, including coordinating multiple projects in a fast-paced environment with minimal direction.
• Driving may be necessary for County business. For position(s) with occasional/incidental driving, incumbents must possess a valid driver's license. Accommodation requests for an acceptable alternative method of transportation will be reviewed on an individual basis in compliance with State and Federal legislation. For position(s) with regular driving, incumbent(s) must also possess and maintain an acceptable driving record throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the County's driving policy

Preferred Special Qualifications/ Transferrable Skills:*

• At least two (2) years of experience providing administrative/executive support in a Human Resources department.
• Project managment experience
• Expeirence working in the public sector
• Experience leading the work of others or directly supervising
• Experience documenting complex program policies and procedures
• Experience explaining procedures to stakeholders
• Experience scheduling, hosting, and coordinating virtual meetings
• Experience creating, combining, editing, exporting, and preparing for signature PDFs and other electronic documents.

*For Veterans qualified for Veteran's Preference: If you believe you have skills that would transfer well to this position and/or special qualifications that relate to this position, please list those skills and/or qualifications in the open-ended question at the end of the application and explain how those skills and/or qualifications relate to this position.


TYPICAL TASKS

Tasks may include but are not limited to:

Administrative responsibilities: Prepare, edit, and record correspondence, communications, presentations, and other related documents on behalf of the Director of Human Resources and Deputy Director of Human Resources. Conduct research, collect and analyze data to prepare reports/documents; arrange and coordinate executive sessions, meetings, and events; liaise with internal staff at all levels; coordinate project-based work; manage and maintain executives' schedules, appointments, and travel arrangements; receive and interact with incoming visitors for the HR Director and the Deputy Director of HR. Provide support to the Employee and Labor Relations team, keeping their records and activity logs updated to inform the HR Director on ELR progress. Manage HR performance management process including creating surveys and entering data into the HRIS system. Provide support to the executive management performance evaluation process. Maintain confidential records and data entry into HRIS. Create, design, and manage the HR monthly newsletter by gathering articles from HR leadership and sending out newsletters to managers and supervisors on behalf of the HR Director. Run reports and manage detailed spreadsheets for tasks, budgets, and other reporting measures. Responsible for maintaining budgets, purchasing records, and reporting. Provide backup support to HR Program Coordinator for Administration Team supervision. Provide direct supervision in the absence of HR Program Coordinator; approve purchases/bills and provide direction to front office staff and organize weekly meetings with front office staff to organize administration tasks and duties.

Event Planning/Coordination/Onboarding: Event planning, design, and production while managing all project delivery elements within time limits; Liaise with employees and departments to identify special needs and to ensure customer satisfaction; Conduct vendor research, gather information and contracts prior to agreements and scheduling; Request and provide feedback to stakeholders; Propose ideas to improve provided services and event quality; Organize facilities and manage all event's details. Create event communication, presentations, and other documents as needed. Provide centralized onboarding coordination for new hires within HR. Provide an overview to new hires and ensure access is set up including equipment. In working with the Recruitment Manager, create final offer letters for new hires within HR.

Inter-department liaison: serve as the primary point of contact; responsible for coordinating various activities with other groups and agencies (such as Public and Government Affairs (PGA), Technology Services (TS), Telecom, and County Administration) and responding to inquiries, requests, process and procedures within a given scope of work; developing relationships with stakeholders and key personnel and identifying opportunities; maintaining regular communication with program participants. Serve as a conduit with TS for software, hardware, and peripheral recommendations and remain within budget constraints; updates and manages rotation schedule for laptop purchases with each HR Division, organizes quotes and needs for technology-related purchases. Maintain a supply of regular technology needs and purchases for the HR department. Maintains and acts as the administrator for the HR Microsoft Teams programs, submission, and organization including adding teams, managing channels, and organizing communication updates for different HR channels. Attend TS regular meetings as the HR point of contact.

Support to management team: Attend regular Leadership and Manager Meetings, organize agendas, setup meetings, participate in feedback, record notes, and maintain schedule or tasks in each meeting. Provide coordination of initiatives to align with the County Performance Clackamas process, including sending reminders, updating the tracking spreadsheet, and running reports for Employee and Labor Relations, and provide regular updates to County Administration and the Director of Human Resources.


REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

Considerable Knowledge of: Principles and procedures of office management and administration; English spelling, punctuation, grammar, and composition; arithmetic, clerical/accounting, principles and processes; general care and operation of the equipment used and their functions/capabilities.

Thorough Knowledge of: Techniques and principles of supervision and training; public relations techniques and concepts; applicable program policies and procedures and/or rules, regulations and statutes depending upon assignment of duties and responsibilities

Working Knowledge of: Fiscal monitoring and planning methods; governmental budgeting techniques and procedures; research techniques and procedures; office equipment, including computer systems and software programs such as word processing and spreadsheets; statistical calculations.

Skill to: Organize and maintain office/administrative systems and procedures; understand, interpret and apply County and department policies and procedures, and technical materials; communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; compose correspondence requiring a high degree of initiative and judgment; conduct independent research; define administrative problems and recommend and implement solutions; collect, evaluate and summarize data; prepare and present clear and concise reports; establish and maintain effective working relationships with County employees and officials, contracted service providers, other governmental agencies, citizen groups and the public; operate office equipment; lead or supervise the work of assigned staff.

The full classification description for the Executive Assistant position can be found here


WORK SCHEDULE

This position is included in the County's alternate workweek program, working 40 hours during a standard workweek of Monday through Thursday (Fridays off!). Specific hours of work will be discussed with the candidate selected for this position at the time an offer of employment is extended.

This position is eligible for hybrid on-site/telework subject to the Clackamas County Teleworking Policy and based on the Department's business needs. The exact amount of on-site/telework and schedule will be discussed with the hiring manager during time of offer. Telework locations cannot be located outside of Oregon or Washington. Washington residents must perform 50% of their time on-site at Clackamas County.


EXPLORE CLACKAMAS COUNTY

Clackamas County is in a prime location in the Portland, Oregon metropolitan area and is recognized nationally as one of the most livable areas in the United States. Located on the southern edge of the City of Portland and extending to the top of Mt. Hood, Clackamas County is part of a thriving region in the Northwest. It has a population of about 420,000 residents.

Explore Clackamas County

Working for Clackamas County

Recreation, Arts & Heritage

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion


ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT

As an internal service department, the Department of Human Resources (HR) provides consultative services and the infrastructure that sustains County department customers. HR acts as a strategic partner to provide comprehensive, timely and progressive employment practices and services to support the departments' missions, which are carried out by County employees.

The Department of HR consists of eight primary program areas - Office of the Director/Administrative Services, Workforce Data Management, Recruitment and Selection, Classification and Compensation, Benefits and Wellness, Workforce Development and Planning, Risk Management and Safety, Employee and Labor Relations.

The Mission of the Department of Human Resources (HR) is to provide employment services, benefits and wellness, risk management and workforce planning to County Departments and Agencies so they can have the resources they need to provide high quality services and achieve their strategic results.

Learn more about Clackamas County Department of Human Resources


APPLICATION PROCESS

Clackamas County only accepts online applications.

Important Information for Applicants

All applicants must submit a cover letter addressing how they meet the minimum qualifications and any of the preferred qualifications. Please note, writing is a critical task of this position and as such, a cover letter will be used to represent an applicant's writing skills and may also be used as a means of screening applicants as well.

As part of the recruitment process, the following online exams will be administered:

• Intermediate Microsoft Word
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Proofreading

Help With Your Application:

Application Process

Help with the Application

If you have any questions or issues you may contact the Department of Human Resources at 503-655-8459 or e-mail us. Our office hours are Monday - Thursday 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Pacific Time (closed on Fridays).

HOW TO CLAIM VETERAN'S PREFERENCE

Request Veterans' Preference

Learn more about the County's Veterans' Preference

VISA SPONSORSHIP

Clackamas County does not offer visa sponsorships. Once a job applicant has accepted a position, they will be required to complete an I-9 and confirm authorization to work in the United States prior to their first day.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Clackamas County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential elements that create and foster a welcoming workplace. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation, disability or any other factor unrelated to the essential functions of the job.

If you wish to identify yourself as a qualified person with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act and would like to request an accommodation, please address the request to the Department of Human Resources prior to the recruitment close date. You may request an accommodation during the online application process.


RECRUITING QUESTIONS?

Jared Haddock, Recruiter
JHaddock@clackamas.us



To apply, visit https://hrapp.clackamas.us/psc/recruit/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&JobOpeningId=107090&PostingSeq=1&SiteId=1&languageCd=ENG&FOCUS=Applicant



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