Salary: $29.40 - $33.72 Hourly Location : Lake Forest, IL Job Type: Part Time Department: Human Resources Department Opening Date: 08/07/2025 Closing Date: Continuous

Description COME FOR THE WORK. STAY FOR THE PEOPLE. MAKE A DIFFERENCE.

Join the City of Lake Forest as its next Administrative Assistant in the Human Resources Department and play a key role on a dynamic, high-performing, innovative team. Lake Forest is a full-service community, and this position supports hundreds of employees through benefits administration, wellness initiatives, and employee engagement efforts. This is a great opportunity for someone with an HR background - or someone who is highly organized, has attention to detail, and can build quality relationships with colleagues. Examples of Duties

Maintain confidentiality and handle employment-related inquiries. Process workers' compensation and liability claims. Manage employee records, including medical and drug-screening results. Coordinate hiring processes, including paperwork, background checks, and drug screening. Conduct new-hire orientations. Process benefits enrollment and termination paperwork. Assist employees with benefit questions/issues. Maintain HR portion of the City website and intranet. Represent HR Department on various City committees. Oversee administration of the City's wellness program. Schedule and coordinate meetings and appointments. Assist with employee engagement events, such as the Family Picnic and Employee Recognition Dinner. Prepare and distribute HR-related communications and reports. Assist with payroll processing, timekeeping, accounts payable, purchase orders, and compensation data. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.) with three to five years of office clerical experience, preferably in HR, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Supplemental Information Starting Hourly Rate: $29.40-$33.72 DOQ Benefits: prorated insurance for health, dental, vision, and life; vacation and sick leave; 13 paid holidays; employee assistance programs; and participation in the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund pension. Hours Worked: Monday-Friday between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., approximately 30 hour/week. The successful candidate can set their schedule in consultation with the HR Director. Recruitment Timeframe: open until filled. The City of Lake Forest is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, religion, disability, age, ethnicity, national origin, sex, gender, LGBTQ identification, family status, or military status. Women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply. No benefits are associated with this position.