Hybrid Human Resources Intern en DuPage County Health Department, IL

About the Department

The DuPage County Health Department is seeking a temporary part-time Human Resources Intern to join its HR team. This position will be based out of our Central Public Health Center in Wheaton, Illinois.

An employee in this classification performs work of moderate difficulty providing administrative and customer service support for the Human Resources Department. Work involves assisting in the establishment and maintenance of a variety of payroll, benefits and human resources record keeping systems including the Dayforce/Ceridian payroll system.

This role is currently a hybrid position working remotely and on site. The role is scheduled to work part-time (10-30 hrs a Week) Monday through Friday (some potential weekends needed) from 8:00 AM until 4:30 PM for 8-12 weeks. 

Position Duties

Responsibilities of this position include assisting in gathering requirements, design, testing solutions, validating data and preparing end-users during the implementation of a new Dayforce/Ceridian payroll system.
• Compiles forms and information for the accurate set up of employee payroll, personnel and other related files.
• Runs reports from the payroll database and monitors for accuracy.
• Validates new system requirements with existing processes.
• Creates and uploads employee data to third party providers.
• Partner closely with internal and external stakeholders to ensure successful payroll system implementation.
• Researches and responds to employee requests regarding benefits, payroll and specifically answering a high volume of questions during the "go live" period after the Dayforce/Ceridian implementation.
• Offers and explains information on benefits, policies, recruitment, payroll and training.
• Maintains personnel, medical and training files and records; tracks employee health and wellness requirements and creates related reports.
• Maintains confidentiality of privileged information and adheres to patient privacy laws.
• Good knowledge of payroll processes, requirements forms and of the Dayforce/Ceridian payroll system; considerable skill in performing accurate and timely review related to employee payroll; good knowledge of personnel policies, file system organization, storage and destruction guidelines; good knowledge of business English, spelling, punctuation, and arithmetic.

Working skill in performing mathematical calculations; working skill in applying policies in a consistent manner; working skill in written and verbal communication; working skill in maintaining complete records and files; working skill developing and maintaining positive and professional relationships with internal and external customers; working skill in operating a personal computer, applicable software and peripheral equipment; develops and maintains positive, respectful and professional relationships with internal and external customers; supports, adapts or delivers services in a manner which ensures understanding and inclusion of diverse client populations, and demonstrates an understanding of the agency definition of Integrated Care.

Minimum Qualifications

Completion of an Associate’s degree in Social Sciences, Liberal Arts, or a related field; and two years of administrative support experience which included a high volume of public contact; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

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