Administrative Assistant III - Transportation - City of Roanoke, VA

Performs routine to difficult administrative and technical work functions that require interpretation, judgment and determining appropriate processes to be used. Handles a variety of routine administrative or technical departmental assignments that include payroll time entry, purchasing, new hires and retirees. Arranges meetings and conferences; makes appointments for the manager/director and members of various City commissions. Assembles required documents and information for Council and other meetings as required. Develops microcomputer applications for data collection and report generation using spreadsheet and database management software packages. May serve as HR contact for a department.  High school diploma or general education degree (GED); Associate degree preferred but not required;  three to five years related experience and/or training in a business, administrative support or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Human Resource Contact responsibilities
Coordinates the hiring and on boarding of new employees
Create job requisitions in NEOGOV. Process personnel transactions forms for hires, terminations, transfers, promotions, merit increases and supervisory changes in Lawson.
Prepares FMLA request forms and assist with monitoring of FMLA paid and unpaid leave. May assist in payroll related task
May complete time-entry for personnel in your department (known as the NLA system). Perform other duties as assigned.


The City of Roanoke is an Equal Employment Opportunity/AA/M/F/Disability Employer. 
To elevate the performance of the organization, we are committed to respecting, celebrating, and embracing the collective mixture of differences and similarities between our employees as a rich tapestry. Our behaviors will demonstrate open communication, and we will seek opportunities to learn, recognizing and rewarding actions that promote acceptance while suspending judgment. By doing this, we will foster an inclusive, open work environment that delivers excellent service and creates a more vibrant and inviting community. 
This is a non exempt position