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Human Resources Clerk
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What they do
A Human Resources Clerk or Technician provides a variety of specialized clerical duties in support of HR services and programs within an organization or company. Processes requisitions to fill vacancies, posts job vacancies, coordinate and maintains relationships with recruiting agencies, monitors open posting activity and processes applications. May act as an advisor regarding HR policies and programs.
$62,433 / year median in Washington
+1% projected growth
Job Description
Responsibilities:
- Maintain and organize employee files, HR documents, and related records to ensure accuracy, confidentiality, and easy retrieval.
- Assist with benefits-related administrative tasks, including processing documentation, answering routine employee questions, and tracking enrollment materials.
- Support leave administration by updating records, monitoring documentation, and helping coordinate leave requests in accordance with policy.
- Review HR forms and supporting paperwork for completeness and follow up on missing or incorrect information.
- Enter, update, and verify personnel data in HR systems and records while maintaining a high level of attention to detail.
- Respond to routine internal inquiries regarding HR processes, documentation requirements, and general administrative procedures.
- Prepare reports, correspondence, and other HR-related materials to support departmental operations and recordkeeping needs.
- Help maintain compliance with records retention standards and established government HR procedures.
Benefits
- Dental Insurance