Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping

One out of four human resource assistants work for local, Federal and State branches of government. It is predicted that employment in the human resources field is expected to grow as human resource assistants are expected to take on more job responsibilities. It is essential for a human resources assistant to have communication, interpersonal and computer skills. Some jobs in the field of human resources require formal training or education after high school. Many times a human resource assistant can have ton-the-job training or attend educational classes paid for by the employer.

The main responsibilities of a human resource are to organize and maintain an organizations human resource records. The records usually have information on them such as a name, job title, address, earnings, tax withholding and health and life insurance information. Human resource assistants are expected to answer questions and record information that pertains to employee absences and supervisory issues. A human resources assistant must keep record of all employees hired by a business or organization.

In smaller offices a human resource assistant may be required to answer telephone calls, handle public inquires, issue application forms and prepare announcements of current job openings. If a finance company or credit bureau requests information on a specific employee then it is the job of the human resource assistant to provide that information from the employee’s file. Human resource assistants work directly with other employees in insurance and payroll departments.

A human resource assistant may also be called an assignment clerk or identification clerk. An identification clerk is usually responsible for all of the security issues of a defense institution. An assignment clerk is in charge of notifying employees of a position opening, choose appropriate applicants and to assign an individual to the specific job opening that has become available.

A human resource assistant works in a small or large office setting. This type of assistant usually does not work more than forty hours a week. A human resource assistant is usually only required to have a GED or high school diploma. Most assistants must be proficient in Excel, Microsoft Word and other computer programs. These skills can be acquired through a vocational training program, most oftentimes a course taken during high school. A human resource assistant can acquire the rest of the needed office skills while on the job.

Human resource assistants are usually paid a low salary wage. Sometimes there is room for advancement within a company.