State of Michigan

Human Resources Assistant 6-E8

State of Michigan  •  $45k - $62k/yr  •  Jackson, MS (Onsite)  •  57 minutes ago
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Job Description

Posting number: 1901-27MD-209DOC-JXN

Department: Civil Service Commission

Job classification: Human Resources Assistant 6-E8

Posting type: Open

Categories: Human Resources

Summary

We're seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented professional to join our Human Resources team in our Jackson regional office. This position plays a key role in supporting a wide range of human resource functions.

Position Overview

The position performs a variety of human resource activities that ensure consistent, accurate, and effective service to employees, supervisors, and the public. This role provides technical guidance in areas such as recruitment, selection, classification, labor relations, and payroll. The position also assists with the explanation and limited interpretation of Civil Service Commission Rules, labor contracts, and departmental policies, procedures, and agreements.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide professional support and technical guidance to employees, supervisors, and the general public on HR-related processes.
  • Assist with recruitment, selection, and classification matters to support departmental staffing needs.
  • Support labor relations and payroll processes to ensure accurate and compliant HR actions.
  • Apply applicable Civil Service rules, labor agreements, and departmental policies.
  • Process a variety of human resource transactions while ensuring consistency, accuracy, and adherence to standards.

What We’re Looking For

  • Strong attention to detail and ability to follow complex rules and procedures.
  • Excellent communication and customer-service skills.
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, service-driven environment.
  • Commitment to supporting the workforce that serves Michigan’s communities.

If you are a motivated HR professional who values accuracy, service, and teamwork, we invite you to consider joining our HR Office in Jackson.

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Examples of duties

Education

Education typically acquired through completion of high school.

Experience

Human Resources Assistant 6

One year of administrative support experience.

Human Resources Assistant 7

Two years of administrative support experience, or one year equivalent to the Human Resources Customer Service Representative 6.

Human Resources Assistant E8

Three years of administrative support experience, including one year equivalent to the Human Resources Assistant 7 or Human Resources Customer Service Representative 7 in state service.

Supplemental information

Certain positions may require a criminal history background check.

View the job specification at: https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/H/HumanResourcesAssistant.pdf

State of Michigan

About State of Michigan

Every day the contributions and achievements of State of Michigan employees have a direct impact on over 10 million Michiganders across the state. If you're looking for a fulfilling career in state government that can make a real difference in the lives of others, you can find your place working with us. We have opportunities in a number of career pathways, including, but not limited to, business and administrative support, education and human services, IT and computers, medical and healthcare, natural resources, law enforcement and public safety, skilled trades and more.

Join our team for an:

- Opportunity to make a difference

- Challenging and rewarding work

- Competitive salaries

- Fun working environment

- Great benefits (community service, vacation and sick leave, paid holidays, paid parental leave, longevity bonuses)

- Job stability and career advancement

- Flexible alternative and remote work schedules

- Tuition discounts and student loan forgiveness

- Professional development/training

- Employee discount plan

With positions in over 18 state departments, your perfect career fit is waiting for you at the State of Michigan.

From urban centers to beach towns to the great outdoors, the opportunities are endless in Pure Michigan. With your state salary and benefits and Michigan’s affordable cost of living, you can explore all that Michigan has to offer.

Ready to join our team? Visit www.Michigan.gov/Employment to search hundreds of state job openings by key word, job type, location, department, job category, salary and more.

The State of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We aim to recruit, hire, develop, and retain a diverse and high performing workforce. Our diversity helps drive our creative and effective problem solving, mutual respect, teamwork, and effective communication with the people we serve.

Follow us on social media at www.Michigan.gov/SocialMedia and search hashtag #MiGovJobs for updates from state agencies.

Industry
Government & Public Safety
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Lansing, Michigan
Year Founded
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