Administrative Professional POS#101030014 bei Cumberland County, NC

About the Department

The Human Resources Department is dedicated to supporting over 2,000 county employees by providing trusted guidance, innovative resources, and exceptional service to all departments. With divisions in Classification and Compensation, Talent Acquisition, HRIS/Data Analytics, Employee Relations, and Professional Development, our team works to ensure fairness, compliance, and consistency across the county. We are looking for a detail-oriented professional who thrives in an organized and supportive role to join us as an essential part of our HR team. In this position, you’ll manage purchasing, procurement, budget tracking, and timesheet administration—helping our department run efficiently so HR staff can focus on making a difference for our employees. This is a great opportunity to grow your career while contributing to meaningful projects that impact the entire workforce. If you are motivated, collaborative, and ready to make a positive impact, we encourage you to apply today and join a team that values people and progress.

Position Duties

Administrative Support

• Provide comprehensive administrative assistance across all HR divisions, including scheduling, document preparation, and communication coordination
• Coordinate calendars, meetings, and travel arrangements for HR staff to ensure smooth operations
• Draft, edit, and distribute departmental communications, reports, and presentations while maintaining organized records and filing systems

Budgeting & Procurement

• Manage budget tracking, purchasing, and procurement processes to ensure efficient resource allocation and compliance
• Track expenditures, assist with forecasting, and prepare budget reports for HR leadership
• Facilitate purchasing by preparing purchase orders and contracts, processing invoices, and coordinating with vendors

Project Support

• Assist in the planning and execution of HR programs by managing logistics and administrative tasks
• Organize program materials, surveys, and evaluations while ensuring accurate documentation and follow-up
• Track project timelines and deliverables, providing regular status updates to HR leadership

Timesheet & Compliance

• Collect and review employee timesheets, track attendance, and provide support with timekeeping software
• Maintain leave records and assist HR employees with timesheet inquiries to ensure alignment with payroll schedules
• Monitor departmental activities for compliance with county policies and labor laws, reporting discrepancies as needed

Minimum Qualifications

Other Qualifications

• Knowledge of office practices and procedures

• Knowledge of office software and applications used in the administrative environment

• Knowledge of accounting methodologies, accounts payable and receivable and payroll procedures in County government operations

• Knowledge of the County’s personnel policies and procedures

• Knowledge of a wide variety of administrative policies, procedures, and laws in support of duties and tasks

• Ability to set work priorities and organize duties and tasks

• Ability to gather and give information on departmental programs based on inquiries

• Ability to analyze processes, procedures, and policies and formulate recommendations

• Ability to communicate effectively

• Ability to be tactful and courteous

• Ability to formulate recommendations in precedent setting situations

• Ability to formulate, monitor, and present budget recommendations

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships

Conditions of Employment:

A formal transcript will be required. College transcripts may be submitted on-line via the attachment feature or mailed to Cumberland County Human Resources, 117 Dick St. Fayetteville, NC 28301.

Successful candidates who receive a conditional offer of employment with Cumberland County must pass pre-employment screenings, including criminal history checks and drug screenings, as required by Cumberland County Policies and Procedures, prior to beginning work or receiving a final offer of employment. Refusal to submit to testing or testing positive for prohibited substances will result in the withdrawal of the conditional employment offer.

Cumberland County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions at Cumberland County are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or any other status protected by applicable laws and regulations. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals and will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable law. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.