Human Resources Office AssistantFloater

Open: February 26 2026Close: April 9 2026Job Title: Office Assistant/FloaterDepartment: Human Resources Reports To: WFD Program ManagerHours: 40 Hrs/Wk Full TimeSalary: Based on Salary MatrixBenefits Requisition: 855 *Salaries are market competitive. For accurate salary information call or email The Puyallup Tribe of Indians provides a generous benefits package that includes employer paid medical dental vision life insurance a retirement/401(k) plan with profit sharing paid holidays and paid time off including birthday Summary: Responsible for performing moderate level general office support to the department assigned. This position is expected to apply fundamental concepts including intermediate math reading and the ability to follow verbal or written instructions; understand that workflow may include occasional interruptions and/or conflicting priorities. Deadlines may be daily weekly or monthly and are generally directed by the supervisor. This position requires availability to work between the hours of 8 AM and 5 PM Monday through Friday. Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesProvides excellent customer service by promptly greeting visitors and directing them to the appropriate person within the and professionally answers phones using proper phone etiquette and directs calls to appropriate receives and sorts the all clerical duties as required by departmental staff such as typing and drafting care to accurately and timely perform filing duties for the department both alphabetically and numerically. Operates standard office machinery such as phones computers copiers fax machines calculators etc. May be asked to maintain the paper supply in the copier change toner and place calls for service if a variety of letters/correspondence reports memoranda forms and other related information as needed. May work with a variety of highly confidential information and as a result handles the information professionally and maintains confidentiality at all scheduling of meetings and makes courtesy calls to all parties prior to the meeting. May be required to take meeting minutes and type them up after the outgoing mail from the be able to run errands i.e. make copies pick up and deliver mail in the Tribal Administration Building. Performs other duties as ResponsibilitiesThis position has no supervisory and RequirementsTo perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential and/or ExperienceMinimum High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required; and one year of general office experience; or satisfactory equivalent of education and experience. Intermediate computer skills in Excel Word Access Power Point Outlook etc. Note: Part-time work is prorated in crediting experience (e.g. if you work 20 hours per week for a 12-month period you will be credited with 6 months of experience).Must demonstrate knowledge of:General office practices and to clearly communicate with the English grammar and and related office RequirementsMust have and maintain a valid and unrestricted drivers license in order to run maintain regular and predictable attendance during regularly scheduled work maintain strict confidentiality at all be flexible and be able to work in any department at any the ability to concentrate and consistently produce accurate workMust maintain a courteous attitude toward the public and employees in person and on the be able to acceptably pass a background check prior to and periodically be available to work Monday-Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. to accommodate Tribal Administration business SkillsAbility to read and comprehend instructions short correspondence and memos. Ability to write reports and business correspondence. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from employees working with the department Tribal members and the general SkillsAbility to add subtract multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers common fractions and decimals. Ability to compute rate ratio and percent and to draw and interpret bar AbilityAbility to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential the ability to operate a typewriter personal computer multi-line telephone calculator facsimile and the ability to read write communicate and interpret information accurately in the ability to concentrate and consistently produce accurate performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or employee occasionally is required to stand and employee is occasionally required to stand and stoop kneel crouch or employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10-25 vision abilities required by this job include close vision color vision and ability to adjust EnvironmentThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential noise level is physical exertion is low to is performed in an office may frequent contacts and interruptions during the work may involve confidential Puyallup Tribe of Indians reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises. This position description does not constitute a written or implied contract of Preference Employer as Required by LawOnline Application Tips:1. If you are using a PC use Chrome. If you are using a MAC use Safari.2. Upload additional documents (resume cover letter letters of recommendation proof of Indian blood etc.) to the resume tab as one (1) PDF file or email documents to and we can add them to your online application. Please send in copies of any degrees or certificates that you have been awarded.3. Indian Hiring Preference send in the appropriate documentation for the category you select. 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