Temporary Secretary - Human Resources Department

The City of Aurora is accepting applications for a temporary secretary to perform secretarial duties of varied complexity and provide administrative support for Human Resources activities including recruitment, training, benefits, compliance, employee relations, record keeping, and related activities.

The duties of this position include but are not limited to: Respond to general HR-related inquiries from employees and the public in person, on the phone, and over email; Maintain accurate and up-to-date human resource files and records; Support process for new hires by assisting with paperwork as well as making and distributing employee IDs, welcome bags, and parking passes; Provide support in the day-to-day office function including maintaining office supplies and equipment; Assist with maintaining the calendar and scheduling meetings as needed for HR staff; Support annual employee benefits open enrollment process; Manage various HR processes including employee translation testing, education reimbursement, and employment verifications; Process employee changes to address and demographics; Collect and distribute office mail; Compose a variety of correspondence including emails, letters, and memos; Perform data entry tasks in various computer programs; Other duties as assigned.

Prior administrative support experience is required and experience in human resources is preferred.

Must successfully pass pre-hire requirements including but not limited to a physical, drug screen, and background check.

This is a temporary position. The desired start date would be mid-July and the duration will vary between 3 – 6 months. The hourly wage is $25.51.

This is an in-office position reporting to City Hall. The schedule is Monday through Friday from 8:00 am – 5:00 pm.

Applications should be submitted online by 3:00 PM CST on July 8, 2026.

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