Human Resources Assistant

Human Resources Assistant

Salary: $20.31 - $30.46 (hourly, non-exempt) Posting Date: 03/25/2024
Competitive
Benefits
Package:
CalPERS Retirement, Supplemental Insurance,
457 Retirement Plan, Flex Spending Account,
Employer Contribution to Medical Benefits.
Filing Deadline: 04/19/2024

JOB SUMMARY
Assists with Human Resources related tasks, recruiting, HRIS data entry, maintaining confidential files.
Assists with all employee benefit plans such as life, health dental, and disability insurances, pension plans,
vacation, deferred compensation, personal leave, and unemployment benefits.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Records employee information such as personal data, compensation, benefits, tax data, attendance,
performance reviews or evaluations, and termination date and reason. Processes employment applications
and assists in other employment activities. Updates employee files to document personnel actions and to
provide information for payroll and other uses. Examines employee files to answer inquiries and provides
information to authorized persons. Ensures human resource files and records are maintained in accordance
with legal requirements, in conjunction with MST policies and procedures. Compiles data from personnel
records and prepares reports. Assists the EEO Officer with reporting functions and up-to-date and compliance
with federal regulations. Assists in preparing recruitment lists and job postings. Attends and participates in
meetings as required. Enters new hire information in the human resources systems database. Compiles and
maintains records for use in employee benefits administration. Assists in the preparation of files reports of
accidents and/or injuries at establishment. Assists employees with benefit and other HR related questions.
Other duties may be assigned

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITY
Basic understanding of human resources functions, including current employment, leave and benefit
legislation; recruitment and on-boarding techniques. Knowledge of all related computer applications. Establish
and maintain quality standards; proof read; write clearly and concisely; use office computer programs (word
processing, database management, spreadsheets),establish and maintain cooperative working relationships;
maintain confidentiality concerning employee records and information. Interpersonal communications;
effectively communicating in situations requiring tact and poise; ability to give presentations in front of groups
of applicants and new employees; intermediate computer office applications. Well organized, accurate and
attentive to detail.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS
High school graduate or equivalent; at least one year of Human Resources experience. Ability to obtain a
COVID vaccination.

FILING
The minimum qualifications as stated on this job announcement represent only the basic requirements of the
position. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee that a candidate will be invited to participate
in other segments of the selection process. Applications may be obtained from our Administrative Office, 19
Upper Ragsdale Dr. Suite 200, Monterey; the Salinas Transit Center, 110 Salinas Street, Salinas; or by visiting
MST online at http://www.mst.org. SUBMIT COMPLETED APPLICATIONS TO: Monterey-Salinas Transit,
Attn. Human Resources, 19 Upper Ragsdale Dr. Suite 200, Monterey, CA 93940. Applications must be
submitted with a DMV printout form K4. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed
application.

ADA
Candidates who qualify under protection of the Americans with Disabilities Act and require a reasonable
accommodation for applicant testing and/or examination, should notify the MST Human Resources at least
one week prior to being scheduled for assessment. A full job description with physical, mental and working
conditions required for this position are available upon request.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER / AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER