HR Associate

The Ohio Attorney General’s Office has played a vital role in shaping Ohio’s past and present and the work it does today helps chart the state’s future. The office consists of nearly 30 distinct sections that advocate for consumers and victims of crime, assist the criminal justice community, provide legal counsel for state offices and agencies, and enforce certain state laws. In these and other capacities, staff members interact with tens of thousands of Ohioans each year

-12 months experience in human resources or completion of associates degree in human resources, business or public relations or related field.

-Strong organizational and communication skills. 

-Previous experience working in an office setting preferred 
 

Job Skills\: Human Resources, Attention to Detail, Analyzation, Problem Solving, Teamwork

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

The Attorney General’s Office is a dynamic organization that offers career opportunities across many different disciplines to people from all backgrounds and experiences. We do not discriminate in any way. All people are equal under the law, and it is so at the AGO. This is a workplace where talent gains you entry and performance determines your career path.  Staff can join and lead employee resource groups and participate in online or in-person events to learn about the experiences of others.

Employees of the Attorney General's Office must have been in their current positions for at least 12 months in order to be eligible for consideration.

The Attorney General's Office may fill additional, similar positions as a result of this posting.

The Ohio Attorney General’s Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Serves at the pleasure of the Attorney General per O.R.C. 124.14(B)(2).

AGO#\: 26-03-047

Selected candidate(s) will be subject to the following background checks:
Criminal history
Driving record
Taxes
Drug Test

In addition, an internet search may be conducted of publicly available and job-related information through social media (Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, etc.) or through the use of search engines (Google, Bing, etc.).

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)

*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

The Ohio Attorney General’s Office is currently seeking a HR Associate to join our Human Resources Section.  The successful candidate will have a passion for public service, an ability to build relationships, and an enthusiastic attitude. This position requires to be in office 3 days per week with flexibility in starting and ending times. There may be changes to this schedule based on training and operational needs. The headquarter location is\: 30 E. Broad St. Columbus, OH. 

The duties for this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

-Creates personnel files for new employees & updates personnel files when an official name change is implemented. Organizes documents for placement into personnel files

-Files documents into personnel files. Ensures accuracy of filing. Maintains personnel files in an organized fashion.

-Assist with completing background checks for new and existing employees, including coordinating and scheduling required screenings such as drug tests, polygraphs, field exams, and physicals.

- Coordinate and administers WebCheck fingerprinting for applicable new and existing employees.

-Responsible for preparing, generating, and distributing offer letters to selected candidates in a timely and accurate manner.

-Responsible for inventory of supplies; orders supplies; keeps track of costs; recommends changes that could result in cost savings. Verifies that equipment used by staff is in good working order & places maintenance calls, as needed, i.e., printer/copier/fax.

-Assists &/or coordinates special projects within the Human Resources Section per Director or another manager. Duties may be of a confidential nature involving employees, special semi-annual filings or public record requests impacting the general workload of the section

-Acts as back up to other staff, including but not limited to the following\: answers phones, routes calls, & takes messages; acts as HR receptionist; opens & distributes mail

-Assists &/or coordinates timely and accurate ordering of employee business cards