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Date Posted 12/30/2025 Contact Michelle Woods(805)498-4557 7409 Number of Openings 1 Salary Pay dependent on experience Add'l Salary Info $5,192.75 - $6,282.34 Monthly Length of Work Year 12 Months Employment Type Full Time Job Description / Essential Elements: Print
BASIC FUNCTION
Under the direction of the assigned supervisor, perform and coordinate a variety of specialized and professional human resources duties related to deployment and management of human resources information systems, as well as recruitment, selection, classification and employment transaction processing.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS BETWEEN RELATED CLASSES
The Human Resources Specialist, as compared to the Human Resources Technician is subject to independently performing the more varied activities related to web-based human resources information systems and databases, recruitment, examination and the more complex, non-routine employment transaction processing; and may provide work direction and on-the-job training to incumbents in the Human Resources Technician positions and other clerical office staff. Incumbents may be assigned duties in support of both certificated and classified human resources functions.
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
Participate in the design, development and implementation of the District's web-based human resources processes and procedures, including database setup, internal audit techniques, security, and user information needs.
Provide orientation and technical training to primary and secondary human resources information system (e.g. applicant tracking, onboarding, performance management, requisition management, etc) users in system capabilities, user interface and functionality.
Compile, review, and analyze employment data by using appropriate software applications; use computer database system queries to exports/imports data to prepare reports, tables, graphs, and narrative presentations in order to synthesize and summarize personnel related data.
Formulate or assist in formulating and implementing recruitment plans by developing and designing recruitment literature including bulletins, advertisements, and brochures.
Compose or assist in composing a variety of technical written materials, including rules, procedures, class descriptions, classification and salary reports, employment examinations, job market trend reports, and other specialized reports.
Inputs employment data into appropriate database systems to process routine and non-routine employment transactions.
Evaluate employment applications for qualifications, including reviewing teacher credentialing, licensure, and other related position requirements; correspond with applicants with appropriate written and verbal notification.
Administer and review job analyses questionnaires for the purposes of position classification, salary compensation, test construction and validation, recommendation of entrance requirements, and/or determination of necessary staff development programs.
Utilize appropriate test item bank, such as administered by CODESP, to construct written, oral and performance tests; select items on the basis of established content validation methods to construct selection tests; recommend test cut-off scores and weights in a multiple hurdle selection process.
Administer written, oral and performance exams, including, but not limited to: brief examination interviewers on interview procedures, and supervise test and interview procedures to assure that procedures are followed and that examination reports are complete and accurate.
Compose or assist in composing a variety of technical written materials, including rules, procedures, class descriptions, classification and salary reports, employment examinations, job market trend reports, and other specialized reports.
Contact District personnel, employee representatives, employers, community groups, and others, as assigned, in order to obtain or impart information, such as a assisting district administrators to ascertain personnel needs; request raters for examinations, answer inquiries, and explain procedures and regulations.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE & ABILITY REQUIREMENTS
Knowledge of:
E Working knowledge of principles, methods, and trends of public personnel administration including, but not limited to: recruitment, personnel selection, test construction and administration;
E Applicable sections of California State Education Code, including Merit System statutes, and State and Federal laws, rules, regulations and reporting requirements (CALPADS, CBEDS) as they pertain to public personnel administration;
E Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary;
E Personnel office methods, practices and procedures;
E District organization, operations, policies and objectives relating to personnel activities;
E Record keeping and reporting techniques; and
E Oral and written communication skills
Ability to:
E Learn and apply rules and regulations involved in assigned personnel functions
E Maintain the security of confidential materials
E Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action
E Comprehend and follow directions given verbally and in writing
E Demonstrate mental acuity sufficient to perform the essential functions of the position Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
E Maintain records and prepare reports using appropriate database information systems report queries and related software applications.
E Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others
E Meet schedules and time lines
E Work independently under general direction
E Be motivated to produce high quality work product
E Maintain a work pace appropriate to the position
TOOLS/EQUIPMENT
In order to effectively perform the essential functions of the classification, an incumbent is subject to properly operating the following tools/equipment with or without reasonable accommodation and/or on-the-job training upon job entry.
ü Operate a variety of office equipment including a personal computer and job-specific software applications, and related peripheral equipment, including, but not limited to fax machine, copier, and printer.
ENTRANCE QUALIFICATIONS
Education/Experience:
High school diploma, or an equivalent, supplemented by college-level course work in Business Administration, Human Resource Management, English Language or a related field; AND four (4) years of experience performing progressively responsible duties/responsibilities involving payroll, processing of employment transactions, data/record management and reporting, and public contacts.
*Alternate variations of education/experience may be considered by Personnel Commission staff as acceptable to qualify for participation in the examination process resulting in an eligibility list.
Licenses/Certifications/Special Requirements
ü Valid California Class C Driver’s License
WORKING CONDITIONS
Physical Demands
Level - Minimal / Performance of position duties/responsibilities is subject to sitting in a comfortable position with frequent opportunity to move about freely; on an occasional basis the incumbent may have to lift, push, pull, carry, move, and/or position objects weighting up to 15 lbs; the position is subject to exercising continuous manual dexterity (i.e., coordinated and/or precise movement of hands, arms and fingers) throughout a work shift to operate office equipment (ie. computer and peripherals).
Environment/Hazards
ü Indoor office setting
ü May drive to various district sites to conduct personnel related business
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