HR Assistant

The Office of Abbey Ajayi, Broward County Tax Collector

Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA

Published: 6/14/2022

Full Time

Starting Salary $47,249
Reports To: Chief Personnel Officer

Purpose and Scope: The purpose of this classification is to provide administrative support to the employment function in HR.

Essential Functions:

Assists with pre-boarding and on-boarding of candidates to include reference and background checking, arranging/confirming pre-employment appointments, and providing newly hired employees with necessary documentation prior to attendance at new hire orientation
Participates in employee relations activities and planning, including quarterly service award luncheons.
Provides input and assistance on departmental objectives.
Compiles periodic reports.
Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Experience:

At least 60 hours of college level credit, AA degree preferred, previous experience and/or training involving HRIS, or other HR generalist work, including employment administration; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job. PHR certification preferred.
In accordance with Florida Statute 322, selected applicant must possess a valid Class E or higher driver's license; not learner's license and be at least 21 years of age. Selected applicants must have no cancellations, suspensions, or revocations of the driving privilege for a minimum of three (3) years prior to employment and must also maintain a driving record with no more than three (3) chargeable motor vehicle crash or any violation defined in Chapter 316, Florida Statutes during any consecutive (3) year period of employment.
Applicants being considered for employment will be required to submit to a fingerprint-based background investigation, which will include a check of the criminal history records of the FBI. Driver Licenses Examiners must meet the background standards outlined in Florida Statute 435.04, and Federal Regulations 384.228 and 1572.103. This includes, but is not limited to, not having any criminal convictions for alcohol or drug-related offenses within 10 years prior to employment and maintaining this throughout employment.

Critical Competencies for Success:

Information Analysis:

Interpersonal Skills:

Strong commitment to client service (internal and external)
Ability to communicate complex thoughts, ideas and concepts effectively to ensure understanding
Self-motivated and results-oriented; a self-starter driven to succeed in a fast-paced environment
Demonstrates a sense of urgency and commitment to achieve goals
Takes initiative to pro-actively address client concerns and issues

Agility:

Ability to be adaptable to procedural changes and statutory interpretations
Thrives in a fast-paced service culture and is tenacious about achieving operational excellence

Learning:

Teamwork:

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