Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $30.37 - $33.78
Work Schedule
Flexible
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
Pension Plan
Paid parental leave
Tuition Reimbursement
Job Description
Lake County Health Department is a prominent governmental organization dedicated to promoting the health and well-being of the residents within Lake County, Illinois. The department is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace culture, valuing collaboration and diversity of thought to empower employees to perform at their best. Known for its comprehensive wellness and training programs, flexible work schedules, and extensive benefits package, Lake County attracts dedicated professionals who are passionate about public health and community service. The Health Department plays a vital role in delivering essential health services, supporting public welfare, and maintaining a high standard of living... Show More
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Between 2-5 years of general administrative experience in a fast-paced office environment
- Ability to utilize software programs and manage job/function specific systems, schedules and calendars
- Strong problem-solving and conflict resolution skills
- Exceptional organizational and administrative skills with attention to detail
- Commitment to policies, procedures and organizational goals
- Team oriented with a positive work ethic
- Respectful and responsible in interactions
- Ability to multitask and meet deadlines in a time-sensitive environment
- Independent worker with initiative
- Discreet and confidential handling of sensitive information
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to prepare clear reports, correspondence and documents
- Ability to build morale and receive feedback
- Effective presentation skills in small groups and one-on-one
- Ability to build and maintain working relationships with diverse stakeholders
- Ability to engage and communicate effectively across diverse populations.
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Between 2-5 years of general administrative experience in a fast-paced office environment
- Human resource and/or risk management experience is beneficial, but not required
- Knowledge and skill of software programs and the ability to utilize the systems to deliver services and manage programs, schedules and calendars which are job/function specific
- Knowledge of and the ability to apply research methods and data analysis techniques
- Skilled in problem-solving and conflict resolution
- Precise attention to detail and exceptional organizational and administrative skills
- Follows policies and procedures and supports organization's goals and values
- Team oriented and committed to maintaining a positive work environment
- Demonstrates respect and consideration regardless of others status or position
- Accepts responsibility for own actions
- Ability to multitask and meet deadlines within a time sensitive environment
- Ability to work well independently and take initiative
- Ability to exercise discretion and confidentially handle information, records and issues
- Ability to communicate clearly, logically, and persuasively both verbally and in writing
- Ability to prepare clear, concise, and comprehensive reports, correspondence and documents
- Ability to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives
- Gives and welcomes feedback
- Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and employees
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with managers, organization, staff, representatives of other governmental agencies, the public and others encountered in the course of work
- Ability to collaborate with diverse groups of people, including constituencies which may have been underrepresented
- Ability to facilitate inclusive participation in programs and activities and communicate cross-culturally.
Job Duties
- Provide professional customer support to inquiries via phone, email and in person, including greeting all visitors that enter the HR suite and attempting resolution
- Maintain and update employee data in HR systems, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality
- Organize and maintain digital and physical employee records in compliance with Lake County policies
- Responsible for submitting agenda items for Board and Committee meetings, and creating content for the agenda item as needed
- Create and format HR correspondence, forms, and presentations using Microsoft Office
- Prepare clear HR reports, presentations, and summaries, using Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
- Coordinate meetings, trainings, and schedules, and prepare agendas or notes as needed
- Plan and organize employee engagement events, including countywide 5k, benefit fairs, and employee appreciation activities
- Responsible for responding to unemployment claims - including collecting the necessary documents and information to do so
- Function as the Departmental FOIA (Freedom of Information Act) Officer, researching and compiling information and records, reviewing records and responses with the Director and Deputy Director prior to releasing records
- Support recruitment through applicant communication, interview scheduling, coordinating background checks and drug screens, and preparing related documents
- Assist with onboarding by organizing new-hire paperwork, checklists, and orientation materials
- Review and analyze HR metrics related to the employee lifecycle, such as attendance, turnover, and recruitment progress using Microsoft Excel (or other available tools)
- Order and maintain office supplies
- Provide general administrative support to the HR team
- Performs other related duties as assigned by supervisor(s).
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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