Explore a Career with Minnehaha County

Why Join Our Team

Are you looking for an opportunity to support people and processes in a friendly and successful environment?  Whether you are interested in a stable opportunity to provide outstanding customer service or looking to start your career in human resources, this may be the right fit for you!  

The HR Support Specialist plays a crucial role in ensuring effective HR operations for the County.  The position involves greeting applicants and employees at the office’s front desk, all while performing administrative and support tasks for our 600 employees in 20 unique departments.

We value creating a workplace where employees feel engaged and equipped to contribute their best.  If you are ready to join a dependable team where a growth mindset and positive working environment come together to support your success and career development, we’d like to connect!  Apply today!

SALARY: $20.80 – $22.95 Hourly

CLOSING DATE: 10/18/2024 at 5:00 PM Central Time

All applications must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the date the position closes.

How You Will Make an Impact

Administrative Support

• Greet visitors, answer phone calls and emails, and address or refer HR related inquiries.
• Schedule interviews and meetings for the HR Office.
• Complete income and employment verifications.  
• Process invoices, bills, and payments and oversee inventory and ordering.

 Recruitment Support

• Prepare and post job openings for internal and external job sites.
• Track and process job application materials.  
• Prepare materials for interviews and testing sessions.
• Coordinate applicant communications and assist applicants throughout the application and hiring process.
• Assist in collecting candidate documents and coordinate background check processes.

 Employee Onboarding

• Prepare new hire packets and assist with the onboarding process.
• Ensure all new hire paperwork is completed and filed appropriately. 

 Performance Evaluation and Records Management

• Maintain and organize employee personnel and benefits files.
• Coordinate distribution and return of performance evaluations.
• Process personnel action forms and salary changes.
• Coordinate and prepare volunteer forms and reports.

What You Need to Succeed in this Role

To successfully manage the responsibilities of this position, a candidate should have at least four years of relevant work history or education or a combination of the two.  For example, a candidate may possess:  1) a high school diploma or GED along with four or more years of office assistant experience, 2) a bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, or related field with previous experience in a human resources or office related environment, or 3) a minimum of four years of a combination of relevant education and experience.
 
Attention to detail, organizational skills, and a commitment to the highest level of customer and public service are important to us. We will provide comprehensive, on-the-job training for the selected candidate so previous experience in the human resources field is not necessary.
 
We are eager to learn why you want to join our team!  In your cover letter, please describe the experiences you've had and the skills you possess to excel in this position.
 
This position is classified as a Human Resources Technician.  A 3% salary increase will go into effect for 2025.  

EEO Statement

Minnehaha County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, sex or gender including pregnancy, sexual orientation and gender identity, marital status, age, disability, veteran’s status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status. Arrangements for accommodations required by disabilities can be made by contacting Human Resources at (605) 367-4337.