The Job We are seeking Human Resources Assistants to Join our Benefits Team! We seek highly motivated individuals driven to provide excellent customer service and eager to learn and grow their HR skills while having an impact in their community. Human Resources Assistants will be provided with learning opportunities to enhance their specialized knowledge in Human Resources (HR) and assigned a variety of moderate to complex clerical assignments to develop analytic skills related to the field. Individuals who are resourceful with a desire and initiative to learn will have the greatest benefit and opportunity to grow within this field. The ideal candidate will be professional, a team player and demonstrate support for the team by eagerly accepting new tasks and responsibilities; exhibit personal accountability and responsibility; have exceptional communication and interpersonal skills with a customer service orientation; possess outstanding analytical, writing, and organizational skills.
Additional duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: collect, enter, process, sort, and tabulate information; provide general information to the public via phone or in-person; answer questions regarding specific departmental procedures and practices; process a variety of documents; maintain files; schedule appointments and meetings; prepare letters, reports, invoices, and other documents; and perform data entry.
The list established from this recruitment may be used to fill similar vacancies in other areas of Human Resources as needed. In addition to a competitive salary this position offers excellent benefit choices: 3% Annual Across the Board Salary Increase February 2025
Bi-annual step increases of 2.5% up to the top step
Select our Modified Benefits Package and Boost your annual base salary by 4% up to $60,418 As an alternative to the traditional benefits package, you may also be eligible to elect the Modified Benefit Option (MBO) that provides an increased base rate of pay (4% above the base rate of pay) with modified benefits. For more detailed information on the MBO for Exempt Group, refer to the MBO - Exempt (Non-Elected) BbBOU - Benefits Summary Guide .
Click the links below for additional details: Exempt Employee Compensation Ordinance Summary of Traditional Benefits Summary of Modified Benefits Option
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Pre-employment Process: Applicants must pass a background investigation, which includes fingerprinting and physical exam, prior to appointment.
Work Environment: Incumbents must operate with a high level of confidentiality and discretion when performing job duties.
Sponsorship: San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.
Minimum RequirementsApplicants must meet one of the following options:
Option 1
Six (6) months of full-time office clerical experience in
support of human resources/personnel functions (e.g., recruiting, onboarding, payroll, benefits, and personnel transactions, etc.), and must include a variety of office clerical tasks including, public contact, computer usage, typing, filing, answering the telephone and data entry.
Option 2
One (1) year of full-time work experience performing clerical functions in an office environment. Duties must include a variety of office clerical tasks, including, public contact, computer usage, typing, filing, answering the telephone and data entry.
Substitution: An Associate Degree or equivalent completed college coursework (60 semester units) or higher in business or public administration, behavioral science, human resources management, organizational psychology, statistics, or a closely related field may substitute for up to 6 months of experience under Option 2 only.
Option 3
Certification: Certificate of Completion from the SBC Career PathBuilder Program .
A copy of the certificate must be attached to the online application. Desired QualificationsThe ideal candidate will have:
Knowledge of:
- Standard office procedures and practices and operation of common office equipment.
- Computer software, including word processing, database, spreadsheets.
- Record keeping, report preparation, and filing methods.
- Correct English usage, including spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
Skills in:
- Providing varied office administrative and clerical assistance with a great degree of independence.
- Providing outstanding customer service, answering inquiries, and explaining and upholding rules and regulations.
- Prioritizing work, coordinating multiple tasks, and following-up as required.
- Advance software skills, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Ability to:- Rapidly learn the specific procedures related to office functions and work assigned.
- Use initiative and sound judgment within established guidelines.
- Build and maintain positive working relationships with teammates and the public.
- Use appropriate discretion and confidentiality regarding various Human Resources Office matters.
- Prepare and update a variety of detailed reports and documents.
Selection Process Application Procedure : Indicate your interest in this excellent career opportunity by completing and submitting the online application and supplemental questionnaire by the filing deadline. Be sure to clearly describe your experience in meeting and exceeding the desired qualifications as stated above. Resumes will not be accepted as a substitute for the application and supplemental questionnaire.
Selection Process: The selection process will consist of a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on the application and responses to the supplemental questions. The most highly qualified candidates will be referred to the appointing authority for further consideration.
To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete your application and consider applyingbefore the posted deadline date. Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted
, you will receive an on-screen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records.
If you require technical assistance, please review the Government Jobs online application guide or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by the internet connection, computer, or web browser used to submit the application.
EEO/ADA: San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants.
ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process, submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form within one week of a recruitment filing deadline.
Veterans’ Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouse or widow(er) who are not current County employees may be awarded additional Veterans’ Preference points. Click here for information and instructions to request Veteran's Preference points.
Please click HERE for important Applicant Information and the County Employment Process .
Exempt Unit-Group DThe County of San Bernardino offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.
For a summary of benefits, please click here .
Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Benefits website for more detailed information at hr.sbcounty.gov/employee-benefits/ .
Closing Date/Time: 7/29/2024 5:00 PM Pacific
