Human Resources Specialist

Statement on Remote Work Policy – Mono County, California

“Mono County does not allow fully remote positions. All employees are required to perform their job duties in person at their designated work location(s) to ensure adherence to Mono County policies, state labor laws, applicable tax regulations, and operational requirements. Requests for intermittent remote work may be considered on a case-by-case basis and are subject to the approval of both departmental management and Human Resources.”

Description

• This is a temporary, in-person position located in Bridgeport, CA.

Examples of Duties

EXAMPLES OF IMPORTANT AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES (The following is used as a partial description and is not restrictive as to duties required.)

• Prepares, coordinates, and administers selection procedures, including, but not limited to job announcement and advertisement preparation, applicant screening, written and oral performance testing, background checks, and the establishment of eligibility lists.
• Reviews, verifies, enters, and corrects entries in the payroll/human resources system.
• Oversees the maintenance of position control, including working with departments and budget staff to ensure data is correct.
• Performs difficult, complex, technical, and/or specialized office support work, which may require the use of independent judgment, the application of technical skills, and knowledge of detailed or specialized activities related to the human resource function.

• Confers with Human Resources Director and members of various county departments regarding job content, desired selection processes, and recruitment strategy.
• Prepares all written material associated with the selection processes, including informational brochures, interview questions and rating sheets, and notification letters.
• Confers and corresponds with written test source agencies; reviews and orders written tests for administration.
• Assists in scoring various examination segments; may determine appropriate passing points.
• Assists in obtaining oral rating panel members; may instruct the panel and monitor oral board proceedings.
• Provides for the notification of candidates at all steps of the process.
• Verifies and reviews forms and reports for completeness and conformance with established regulations and procedures; applies departmental and program policies and procedures in determining completeness of applications, records, and files.
• Provides information and general assistance to County staff and the public regarding personnel rules, policies, and procedures.
• Prepares and maintains a variety of files, logs, spreadsheets, and records.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Typical Qualifications

TYPICAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Sit for extended periods; frequently stand and walk; stoop, kneel and crouch to pick up or move objects; normal manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination; physical ability to lift, push, carry, and move objects weighing up to 25 lbs.; corrected hearing and vision to normal range; verbal communication; use of office equipment, including telephone, calculator, copiers, and FAX.

Knowledge of:

• Basic principles and practices of public human resources administration.
• Basic recruitment and selection techniques and procedures.
• Laws, rules, and regulations governing personnel actions.
• Recordkeeping principles and procedures.
• Basic math and statistical principles and procedures.
• Principles and techniques for working with groups and fostering effective team interaction.
• Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, contractors, and County staff.
• Computers and software programs (e.g., Microsoft software packages) to conduct, compile, and/or generate documentation.

• Gather and compile information from a variety of sources.
• Review human resources documents for completeness and accuracy.
• Perform detailed human resources office support work accurately and in a timely manner.
• Maintain strict confidentiality.
• Enter and retrieve data from a computer with sufficient speed and accuracy to perform assigned work.
• Evaluate alternatives and make judgments within established policy and procedural guidelines.
• Maintain a variety of filing, recordkeeping, and tracking systems.
• Understand, interpret, and apply all pertinent laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures, and standards relevant to work performed.
• Effectively represent the department and the County in meetings with employees and organizations.
• Effectively use computer systems, software applications, and modern business equipment to perform a variety of work tasks.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Any combination of education, training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.