Position Announcement

Position: Personnel Assistant Date Officially Opened: 05-25-10

Starting Hourly Wage: $16.02 to $20.67 (DOQ)

Direct Supervisor: Senior Personnel & Purchasing Analyst

Department: Business Services Section: Personnel & Purchasing

Position Function: Under the direction of the Senior Personnel & Purchasing Analyst performs assigned duties as necessary to support the personnel related activities of the District. Duties include assisting with and performing activities related to payroll administration, employee benefits administration, recruiting, employee relations and other duties as assigned.

Typical/Essential Duties:

1) Assists with performing duties related to payroll administration, to include reviewing time sheets, entering data into the District’s financial system, creating reports and issuing checks. Also assists with payroll tax and wage reporting, to include annual processing of Forms W-2 and W-3.

2) Assists with performing duties related to employee benefits administration, to include enrolling employees, reviewing and monitoring claims, reconciliation of monthly invoices, and updating employee information.

3) Assists with performing duties related to recruiting, to include preparing position announcements, performing pre-employment background checks, assisting with new hire orientation and maintaining personnel files.

4) Assists with duties related to employee relations, to include scheduling and coordinating various employee meetings and functions, assisting employees with benefit claims, and providing employees with educational and informative materials.

5) Assists the Manager of Personnel & Purchasing with various annual and special projects as needed.

6) Performs additional duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Required basic knowledge is normally obtained through formal education resulting in the receipt of a high school diploma or GED equivalent. Job specific knowledge, skills and abilities may be obtained through on-the-job-training while employed in a similar position, or through completion of related vocational classes or programs. At least three (3) years of similar work related experience with specific duties related to payroll and benefits administration is strongly preferred. A Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Public Administration or related field may substitute for up to two (2) years experience. Must be competent in the use of Microsoft Office (Excel and Word). Familiarity with using InVision or another similar type of financial system software is preferred. Must be able to research and compile data, and then present findings to supervision/management in an acceptable format. Must be able to appropriately handle and maintain various forms of confidential and/or sensitive information. Must possess good organizational and communication skills, and have the ability to handle multiple tasks. Must be detail oriented and have the ability to complete tasks within established timelines. Must be able appropriately respond to conflict or otherwise potentially stressful situations. Must be able to work independently, as well as work with others as part of a team. Must be able to read, understand, and follow instructions. Must possess the equivalent of at least a Texas Class C driver’s license. Must pass a pre-employment Drug Screen, Physical Exam, and applicable Background Checks.

If you would like to be considered for this position, please fax your resume and a completed application to “Personnel Department” at 972-219-7519, or mail to UTRWD, Attn: Personnel Department, P.O. Box 305, Lewisville, TX 75067. For additional information and to obtain an application, please visit www.utrwd.com. Position is currently considered open until filled.