Job Summary

Job Summary
This position provides administrative and technical support to the recruiting program and HR Department that includes but is not limited to data entry, coordinating and scheduling meetings and events, assisting with New Employee Orientation, processing invoices and purchase card transactions, organizing and maintaining personnel records, responding to requests for employment verifications, ordering office supplies, and serving as HR receptionist.

• T his is a temporary position, not to exceed 1040 hours in a fiscal year.
• Work shifts to be determined with candidate and business needs respectively.

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Minimum Qualifications
The following minimum qualifications are required for this position:

• High school diploma or GED; AND
• 3 years experience providing general office or clerical support in a HR or related environment.

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted. Please note candidates must have at least six months of actual work experience to be considered as equivalent.

The Ideal Candidate has

• Experience in customer service
• Experience in records management
• Experience in managing multiple tasks at the same time, including calendar management and note-taking
• Experience with sensitive information and attention to confidentiality

Your Total Compensation/Benefits

• Hourly salary range of $19.61 - $28.43
• Rewarding work in a productive, innovative, and creative environment
• Colleagues who are passionate about public service
• A great work-life balance
• Advancement and learning opportunities that will help grow your career with Benton County
• Live, work, and play in Corvallis, Oregon

The Human Resources Department
We provide technical expertise, internal consulting, and direct service to County management and staff and the public in policy development, organizational development, job evaluation and compensation, benefit administration, labor and employee relations, recruitment and selection, performance management, HRIS and cultural proficiency.

Questions regarding this position can be directed to
Working & Living in Benton County
Perfectly placed in the Willamette Valley, 90 miles south of Portland and 40 miles north of Eugene, Benton County has easy access to urban areas with ample opportunities for cultural activities. Combined with outdoor recreation galore in the Cascade Range 80 miles to the east and the Coastal Range and Pacific Ocean 50 miles west, the county’s 90,000 residents like to say they “have it all.”

How to Apply

• To apply for this position, click on the "Apply" button to fill out all information in the online application and complete the questionnaire. Failure to do so may result in your application being removed from consideration.
• A resume and cover letter are required for this job posting. A cover letter of no more than 2 pages should include examples of your work experience that highlight qualifications for this position. Applications received without a cover letter will be considered incomplete. Please attach them in the “Resume / CV” section of the application.
• Only complete applications received by the posted application deadline date, or the first review date will be considered.
• Answer all supplemental questions.

After you Apply

• You will get an email stating your application has been submitted. Log in to your NeoGov account before the job announcement closes to see if you have any pending tasks or notifications, and make sure to complete these tasks before the job announcement closes. These can be found under the “My Applications” section.
• Be sure to check both your email and NeoGov account for updates regarding this recruitment.
• There will be two rounds of interviews for this position. First round will be held virtually via GoToMeeting and second round will be in-person.

Additional information

• This is a FLSA non-exempt position
• This position is limited to working 1040 hours in a fiscal year (July 1st - June 30)
• This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies and establish a pool of qualified candidates for future vacancies.
• Please save a copy of this job announcement for your reference, as it may not be available for you to view after the job closes.
• Eligible veterans who meet the qualifications will be given veterans' preference. For further information, please see the following website: Veterans Resources. NOTE: If claiming veterans’ preference please be sure to attach your DD214 or Disability letter from the VA.
• Benton County does not offer VISA sponsorships. Within three days of hire, you will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security's I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States. Benton County will review these documents to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States.
• If you wish to identify yourself as an individual with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and will be requesting accommodation, please contact the Benton County Human Resources Department by calling 541-766-6081.

Helpful links and contact information
Learn more about Benton County
Understanding the County Application Process
Job Interest Cards webpage

For more information you may contact us by e-mail at recruiting@co.benton.or.us or by phone at 541-766-6081.