Job description
Position Description
Harris County Public Health has earned the 2023 Best Place for Working Parents Business Designation.
About Harris County Public Health:
Harris County Public Health (HCPH) includes a network of more than 700 public health professionals working together to improve health outcomes for the third most populous county in the United States. HCPH provides a multitude of services such as medical and dental services, community programming, and health education for the approximately 2.3 million people in unincorporated Harris County. Through its core values of innovation, engagement, and health equity, HCPH strives to bring meaningful solutions to public health issues while keeping Harris County healthy and vibrant.
Reporting to the Human Resources Associate Director, the Onboarding Coordinator plays a critical role in delivering an exceptional onboarding experience for new hires joining Harris County Public Health (HCPH). This position works in coordination with multiple HCPH Offices/Departments, and other members of the team.
We are ideally seeking candidates that have are adaptive and can execute thoughtfully in an accelerated, and dynamic environment. A high degree of organization, communication and attention to detail is essential for the position, as well as a thorough knowledge of the department's established policies, procedures, and guidelines.
Duties & Responsibilities:
About Harris County Public Health:
Harris County Public Health (HCPH) includes a network of more than 700 public health professionals working together to improve health outcomes for the third most populous county in the United States. HCPH provides a multitude of services such as medical and dental services, community programming, and health education for the approximately 2.3 million people in unincorporated Harris County. Through its core values of innovation, engagement, and health equity, HCPH strives to bring meaningful solutions to public health issues while keeping Harris County healthy and vibrant.
Reporting to the Human Resources Associate Director, the Onboarding Coordinator plays a critical role in delivering an exceptional onboarding experience for new hires joining Harris County Public Health (HCPH). This position works in coordination with multiple HCPH Offices/Departments, and other members of the team.
We are ideally seeking candidates that have are adaptive and can execute thoughtfully in an accelerated, and dynamic environment. A high degree of organization, communication and attention to detail is essential for the position, as well as a thorough knowledge of the department's established policies, procedures, and guidelines.
Duties & Responsibilities:
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Organize the onboarding process to support new hires from acceptance to clearance - Partner with internal stakeholders to communicate offer request details
- Coordinate preemployment testing (background checks, drug & alcohol screening)
- Manually track and monitor onboarding process to ensure timely completion
- Coordinate scheduling of orientation/training sessions with hiring managers
- Generate work order tickets for Computer, Phone, and Software Access
- Set up new hire record in PeopleSoft and update records based on HR transactions
- Manages I9 process including I9 verification, reverification and Everify
- Use Personnel Policies and Procedures to respond to new employee inquiries
- Maintain paper/ digital personnel files in compliance with applicable legal requirements
- Initiate Day 1 communications and instructions
- Document new hire issues and partner with the appropriate point of contact for resolution
- Perform other administrative duties and assignments as required
Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
https://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/EqualEmploymentOpportunityPlan.aspx
If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-5445 or email ADACoordinator@bmd.hctx.net
This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and, even when considered, may not automatically disqualify the candidate.
This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and, even when considered, may not automatically disqualify the candidate.
Requirements
Education
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High School Diploma or G.E.D Equivalent
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Teams,PowerPoint, Word, and Excel) and Adobe software
Experience:
- At least one (1) year of experience in Human Resources
OR
- At least three (3) years of Administrative Assistant experience
WITH
- At least three (3) years of direct experience in a customer service environment
Core Competencies:
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Understands the organizational mission - Understands ethics and public good; is concerned with public trust
- Demonstrates respect for the opinions and beliefs of others
- Contributes to an inclusive workplace where equity, diversity, inclusion, and individual differences are valued and leveraged to achieve the vision and mission
- Demonstrates a sense of responsibility for the success of the group
- Collaborates with others to improve quality and address needs
- Ability to adapt to change
- Treats others with courtesy, sensitivity, and respect
- Behaves in an honest, fair, and ethical manner
- Assesses and recognizes own strengths and weaknesses
- Uses sound judgment
- Self-motivated
- Organizes and maintains work environment to allow for maximum productivity
- Communicates clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing
NOTE : Qualifying education, experience, knowledge, and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume" will not be accepted for qualifications.
General Information
Location:
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1111 Fannin, 77002 (Remote work available after the first 90 days of continuous employment.
Work Environment:
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This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
Physical Demands:
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This is a largely sedentary role; however, some duties would require the ability to lift up to 20 pounds and bending & standing for periods at a time.
Position Type and Typical Hours of Work:
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This is a fulltime position. Days and hours of work are typically Monday through Friday, from 8am to 5 pm. Others days and hours as necessary.
Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards.
Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.
BENEFITS
Harris County offers a competitive benefits program, including comprehensive group health and related benefits plan as well as defined benefit retirement plan.
The following list of benefits is offered
only
to employees in
regular
(full-time)
positions:
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Wellness
- Life Insurance
- Long-term disability
- Employee Assistance Program
- 10 days of vacation each year for the first five (5) years of service. Accrual rates increase based on years of service.
- 10 county holidays plus one (1) floating holiday
- Professional development opportunities
- Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan
- Healthcare Reimbursement Account
- 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
The following benefits are also available to regular (full-time) employment and may be available to part-time employees:
- Retirement pension (TCDRS)
- Flexible schedules (varies by department)
- Transportation Assistance (Metro RideSponsor Program)
- Flexible schedules (varies by department)
In accordance with the Harris County Personnel Regulations, Group Health and related benefits are subject to amendment or discontinuance at any time. Commissioners Court reserves the right to make benefit modifications on the County's behalf as needed.
For plan details, visit the Harris County benefits website:
https://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/Medical.aspx
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