Part-Time HR Administrative Assistant at Lake Forest – Lake Forest, Illinois

• Maintain confidentiality and handle employment-related inquiries.

• Process workers' compensation and liability claims.
• Manage employee records, including medical and drug-screening results.
• Coordinate hiring processes, including paperwork, background checks, and drug screening.
• Conduct new-hire orientations.
• Process benefits enrollment and termination paperwork.
• Assist employees with benefit questions/issues.
• Maintain HR portion of the City website and intranet.
• Represent HR Department on various City committees.
• Oversee administration of the City’s wellness program.
• Schedule and coordinate meetings and appointments.
• Assist with employee engagement events, such as the Family Picnic and Employee Recognition Dinner.
• Prepare and distribute HR-related communications and reports.
• Assist with payroll processing, timekeeping, accounts payable, purchase orders, and compensation data.
• Other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.) with three to five years of office clerical experience, preferably in HR, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

The City of Lake Forest is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, religion, disability, age, ethnicity, national origin, sex, gender, LGBTQ identification, family status, or military status. Women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply.