Human Resources Assistant

at  Norfolk Airport Authority

Begin a challenging career with the Norfolk Airport Authority, a political subdivision of the Commonwealth of Virginia. Our mission is to connect our community with the world by safely, reliably, and efficiently operating Norfolk International Airport.
Job Title: HUMAN RESOURCES ASSISTANT
Shift Schedule: 8:30AM – 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday. Overtime as required.
Starting Rate: $27.8985 PER HOUR / $58,028.9721 ANNUAL

EDUCATION/TRAINING:

• Minimum of one (1) year of business school.
• Associates degree or higher education preferred.

EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in Human Resources.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to obtain and maintain eligibility to hold a Security Identification Display Area (SIDA) badge as may be required by assigned job duties and responsibilities.
  EQUIPMENT OPERATION: Desktop computer, phone system, fax, copier, laptop and overhead projector.
  PHYSICAL & MENTAL DEMANDS: Persons with disabilities may be able to perform the essential duties of this class with reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodation will be evaluated on an individual basis and depends, in part, on the specific requirements for the job, the limitations related to disability and the ability of the hiring department to accommodate the limitations.
  Sitting for long periods of time, walking, occasional bending, stooping, climbing up and down stairs, lifting and carrying items weighing up to 25 lbs.
  EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT: It is the policy of the Norfolk Airport Authority (NAA) to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, NAA will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.
  “No candidate will meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we’ve identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we’d love to learn more about you!”
  DISCLAIMER: The above information in this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. All Norfolk Airport Authority (NAA) employees are at-will under Virginia law and NAA personnel policies.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: The following duties are typical for this position. Incumbents may not perform all the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.

• Answers phones and greets visitors.
• Prepares job announcements and coordinates the posting on company website, newspapers, schools, military bases and with other employment contacts.
• Reviews applications for employment.
• Prepares interview folders, schedules interviews and conducts pre-employment background checks.
• Conducts new hire orientations.
• Inputs and updates employee information in HRIS and VRS Navigator.
• Prepares the Affirmative Action Plan spreadsheets.
• Proctors employment testing.
• Distributes employee performance evaluations and monitors the evaluation schedule.
• Orders office and kitchen supplies for the department.
• Oversees the student art board reservations and schedule.
• Responsible for the Conference Center reservation and coordination with other departments to complete accommodations and provide monthly reports.
• Provides support during employee events to include open enrollment meetings, holiday luncheon, etc.
• Participates in job fairs and other employment outreach programs.
• Responsible for archiving and storage of all HR files.
• Periodically audits the I-9 forms.
• Assists with benefits administration as needed.
• Orders and maintains employees’ DMV driving records.
• Performs all other duties as assigned and directed.
• Adhere to all Authority personnel policies and departmental guidelines

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: The following generally describes the knowledge, skills and abilities required to enter the job and/or be learned within a short period of time to successfully perform the assigned duties.

• Tact, diplomacy and the ability to keep information confidential.
• Demonstrates excellent customer service skills.
• Effective listening and communication skills.
• Intermediate computer skills; working knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to be a team player.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Ability to prioritize, create and keep deadlines