Job Description:
Human Resources Assistant (Part-Time)*
Description
Position Overview *This posting is limited to the first 200 applications received by Human Resources and will close without notice after that limit has been reached. The City of Henderson announces an examination to create a consideration for hire list and to fill one (1) vacancy for the classification of Human Resources Assistant in the Department of Human Resources. The consideration for hire list may be utilized to fill vacancies for this classification for up to one (1) year.
Under general supervision, performs administrative support in one or more functional areas of Human Resources; provides customer service and assistance to City employees and the general public; and performs related duties as assigned.
Position Information:- This is a part-time, non-PERS eligible position
- This position will work approximately 19 hours per week (Monday - Thursday)
- This list established from this recruitment may be utilized to fill vacancies in various HR Division including: HR Administration, Recruitment & Talent Acquisition, and Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS). If you are interested in any/all of these functional areas of Human Resources, we encourage you to apply!
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Minimum Qualifications- Graduation from high school or equivalent
- One (1) year of office administrative/customer service experience in a Human Resources, or similar, environment
- Note: An equivalent combination of related training and experience may be considered
- Proficiency in keyboarding sufficient to type 35 net words per minute
- Must pass a nationwide fingerprint-based record check, and a wants/warrants check
- Must complete Security Awareness and National Crime Information Center (NCIC)/Nevada Criminal Justice Information System (NCJIS) certification within six months of hire/transfer and be recertified every two years. Must maintain certifications in NCIC/NCJIS as a condition of continued employment
Required Documents/Assessment InformationDOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION:1) Completed Employment Application
ASSESSMENT DATES:Initial Skills-Based Keyboarding Examination* (Pass/Fail) - Qualified candidates will be sent a link to complete the virtual keyboarding examination at the closing of this job posting. Candidates will have a minimum of 24-hours to complete this virtual assessment.
(Candidates Who Meet the Minimum Qualifications)
*Candidates will be required to pass the keyboarding portion of the assessment process based on the number of net words per minute (WPM) listed in the minimum qualifications. Please click
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Preliminary Telephone Screening (Pass/Fail) - Tuesday, March 03, 2026
(Best-Qualified Candidates Who Have Passed the Keyboarding Examination)
Structured Selection Interview (Weighted 100%) - Tuesday, March 10, 2026
(Best-Qualified Candidates)
Selection ProcessThe selection process will begin with an employment application package screening, with the best-qualified candidates being invited to participate further in the assessment process. This process may include any combination of written, performance, and oral assessments to evaluate job-related education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. The City will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. It is the responsibility of the candidate requiring accommodation to contact the Human Resources Department (preferably in writing) at the time of application.
Appointment may be subject to the successful and timely completion of a post offer pre-employment background investigation and medical/physical examination, including a drug/alcohol test. Please see the job description to view the physical requirements. The City reserves the right to modify selection devices and test instruments in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards.
City of Henderson, NevadaNon-Represented: FLSA Non-Exempt Employees
Benefits Summary HEALTHCARE AND INSURANCE - Health Insurance: Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision
- Employer paid Long Term Disability - Up to 60% of Base Wage, if approved
- Employer paid Term Life Insurance / AD&D - $50,000 or1X annual salary, whichever is greater
- Employee Assistance Program - 6 Free Visits Per Issue Per Year for Employee and Family Members in the Household, and Access to Work/Life Wellness Resources
- Medicare - Employee and City each pay 1.45%
RETIREMENT - Employer paid membership in the Nevada Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)
- No Social Security tax on employee's wages
- Retirement Health Savings (RHS) program
- Service based retiree health insurance premium subsidy after 15 years participating in this program
PAID TIME OFF (PTO) - Employees may carry over up to 988 hours of PTO each year
- From date of hire, new employee are credited with a minimum of 18 days* of PTO.After their first anniversary, employees will begin accruing PTO monthly as follows:
- Second year through fifth calendar years of service - 17.42 hours per month
- Sixth year through twelfth calendar years of service - 20.59 hours per month
- Thirteenth calendar year of service and beyond - 23.75 hours per month
*Actual number of days and hours of PTO granted may vary by position
BEREAVEMENT LEAVE - Four (4) workdays of leave, with pay, per occurrence
HOLIDAYS - 13 paid holidays per year
- Two (2) floating holidays per year (one in first year if hired on or after July 1st)
- The ability to bank holidays, up to 152 hours, that fall on an employee’s regularly scheduled day off
WORK WEEK - Four-day, 9.5-hour workday, 38-hour work week
- Four-day, 10-hour workday, 40-hour work week for Police PERS positions
VOLUNTARY BENEFITS - IRC 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
- IRC 401aDeferred Compensation Plan - new/hireemployees only
- IRC125 Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA) - Medical and Dependent Care
- Supplemental Insurance: Cancer/Catastrophic Illness, Accident, Short Term Disability, and Hospital Indemnity
- Auto and Home Insurance
- 529 College Savings Plan
- Supplemental Term Life Insurance
- Legal Insurance
- Pet Insurance
- Identity and Credit Protection
- PerkSpot Employee Discounts Program
- Long Term Care + Life Insurance
NOTE: Benefits subject to change based on future administrative policy changes, changes to any applicable legislation, changes to elements of the City’s voluntary benefits program, and at the discretion of the City Manager or City Council
Revised 03/24
Closing Date/Time: 2/18/2026 3:00 PM Pacific
Salary:
$20.29 Hourly