Human Resources Assistant

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Experience:

Previous experience in human resources desired. Preference may be given to candidates with experience.

Certifications/Licenses:

No certification or license requirements.

Other Requirements:

No other requirements. Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to manage sensitive and confidential situations with tact, professionalism, and diplomacy. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. Proficient with Microsoft Office or related software. Ability to maintain confidentiality as needed. Proficient with, or the ability to quickly learn human resource information system (HRIS), and similar computer applications. •The City anticipates filling these positions pending Committee approval and funding.

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http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify . The City of Manitowoc is a qualifying Public Service Loan Forgiveness organization. Non-represented positions are governed by the Employee Policy Manual. Employees in Non-represented positions are at will employees.

POSITION

This is a Non-represented hourly position.

EXTENDED LEAVE

: Full time employees will be granted 10 days of extended leave per calendar year. Extended leave is pro-rated the first year of employment. If an employee is absent for four or more consecutive days, extended leave may be used for the fourth day and any subsequent consecutive days. Extended leave may be used for absences which qualify as

FMLA. SICK LEAVE

Non-represented, full-time employees, who are active as of January 1 annually, will be provided with 24 hours of sick leave which may be used each calendar year to address their own personal health care needs or the health care needs of a spouse or an immediate family member who resides primarily with and is primarily dependent on the employee for care and support. Part-time employees working at least 20 hours per week, will receive 12 hours of sick leave.

PERSONAL/BIRTHDAY

Full-time employees are provided 8 hours paid time off for their birthday. The day off must be used during the calendar year.

HOLIDAYS

New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, day after Thanksgiving, work day before Christmas, Christmas Day and New Year's Eve.

PTO:

80 hours of PTO will be available to use after 30 days of employment Accrual schedule (full-time): After 1 year of service 120 hrs (4.62 hours per pay period) After 4 years of service 136 hrs (5.23 hours per pay period) After 7 years of service 160 hrs (6.15 hours per pay period) After 10 years of service 168 hrs (6.46 hours per pay period) After 11 years of service 176 hrs (6.77 hours per pay period) After 12 years of service 184 hrs (7.08 hours per pay period) After 13 years of service 192 hrs (7.38 hours per pay period) After 14 years of service 200 hrs (7.69 hours per pay period) After 19 years of service 240 hrs (9.23 hours per pay period) After 21 years of service 248 hrs (9.54 hours per pay period) Personal time off will accrue and become available on a pro-rata basis each payroll cycle.

HEALTH INSURANCE

Medical (with a HSA), Prescription, Dental, & Vision plans. Manty Health and Wellness Clinic. Insurance begins the first day of the next month following 30 days of employment.

LIFE INSURANCE

Offered through the Wisconsin Retirement System. Employee pays first month's premium, employer pays remaining 11 months. Coverage is equal to employee's annual salary to next $1,000. Additional coverage available at employee's expense.

WISCONSIN RETIREMENT SYSTEM

Begins immediately upon employment. Employer pays employer's share of employee's salary. The employee contributes the employee's share of the employee's salary.

HEALTH SAVINGS ACCOUNT

Allows employee to set aside pre-tax deductions for medical expenses.

FLEXIBLE BENEFITS PLAN

Allows employee to set aside pre-tax deductions for dependent child care and for limited dental/vision not covered by insurance.

PHYSICAL

EXAM and DRUG TEST and

BACKGROUND CHECK

Required of all newly hired employees, paid for by the City.

MISCELLANEOUS BENEFITS

Tuition reimbursement, short-term and long-term disability, accident insurance, critical illness insurance, Employee Assistance Program, deferred compensation plans for additional retirement savings, and Edvest-College savings plan. The benefits listed are the current benefits and are subject to change by the Common Council. 01 Do you have an Associates degree or higher? Yes No 02 If you have a degree, is it in the field of Human Resources or a related field? Yes, my degree is in HR or related field No, my degree is not in HR I do not have a college degree 03 How many years of previous experience do you have working in Human Resources? No Experience 1-3 Years 4 or More Years 04 Do you have any experience working with an HRIS? Yes No 05 How many years of previous experience do you have working with the public or in customer service? No Experience 1-3 Years 4 or More Years Required Question Employer City of Manitowoc Address 900 Quay St Manitowoc, Wisconsin, 54220 Phone 920-686-6993 Website http://www.manitowoc.org Apply Please verify your email address Verify Email Job Opportunities Account Privacy Policy Terms Of Use Your Privacy Choices Accessibility Statement Copyright © 2026 Do not sell my personal information × For California residents, and to the extent NEOGOV sells your personal information as the term "sell" is defined under the California Consumer Privacy Act, you have the right to opt-out of the sale of your personal information by us to third parties at any time. This setting only applies to registered account holders that have opted-in for an Access Membership. If you wish to opt-out click follow these steps: Log into your Job Seeker Profile Click your name in the upper right-hand corner Select Account Settings Select the Preferences section Click the Edit button next to Access Membership Switch Toggle to off Click Save If you do not have a registered account this setting does not apply, however, you can review your right on our privacy policy . If you require further assistance, please email privacy@neogov.com × Accessibility Statement At Governmentjobs.com, Inc. d/b/a NEOGOV, we recognize the importance of making our products and services accessible to all individuals, including those with disabilities, and are continually working to improve the experience for all users. Commitment to Accessibility We are committed to following best practices, including the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1, Level AA, to the extent feasible, however, we do not warrant compliance with these standards or any other accessibility standards. We are continually enhancing our platforms to ensure greater accessibility, and we actively seek out opportunities to improve accessibility features. Ongoing Enhancements Accessibility is an ongoing effort, and we are regularly updating our technology, services, and content to address accessibility barriers. Our team is dedicated to identifying areas for improvement and making enhancements that allow all users, regardless of their abilities, to fully engage with our services. Feedback and Assistance We value feedback from our users. If you encounter any accessibility barriers while using our services or have suggestions on how we can improve, please reach out to us at accessibility@neogov.com. We will make every effort to resolve any concerns and consider alternative options where possible. Thank you for choosing NEOGOV. We remain dedicated to improving accessibility and creating an inclusive experience for all. City of Manitowoc Careers Job Opportunities Menu Close Menu City of Manitowoc Careers Job Opportunities Internal Jobs Job Descriptions Job Categories Help & Support SOCIAL Facebook LinkedIn Twitter