Human Resources Specialist

Join a mission-driven team making a difference in public health! The Greater Los Angeles Vector Control District is seeking a detail-oriented and service-focused Human Resources Specialist to support recruitment, onboarding, employee events, and payroll processing.

This is a unique opportunity to work with a small, collaborative HR team that values communication, teamwork, and a positive employee experience. You will contribute to full-service HR operations while growing your skills in a supportive environment.

This is a limited-term, full-time position expected to continue through 2028. The assignment may be extended or concluded earlier at the District’s discretion. A cover letter is required to be considered.

Under general supervision, performs a variety of paraprofessional, technical, and administrative duties in support of human resources programs, including recruitment and selection, payroll processing, personnel recordkeeping, and event coordination; assists with onboarding, employee status changes, filing and records management, Human Resources Information System (HRIS) transactions, and administrative support related to employee events; provides general support to the Human Resources Manager and department staff;

and performs related work as required.

Receives general supervision from the Human Resources Manager. Exercises no direct supervision over staff.

This paraprofessional classification is responsible for performing a full range of technical and administrative support duties in areas such as recruitment and selection, compensation processing, onboarding, recordkeeping, and coordination of employee‑related programs and events. Positions at this level work independently in carrying out day‑to‑day responsibilities, receive only occasional instruction or assistance for new or unusual situations, and are fully knowledgeable of the policies, procedures, and operations of the work unit.

Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.

• Coordinates full‑cycle recruitment, testing, and selection activities; posts job announcements, prescreens applications for minimum qualifications, meets with hiring managers to determine recruitment strategies and timelines, and ensures compliance with the District’s recruitment policies.
• Uses the HRIS to support recruitment and onboarding processes; tracks applicant statuses; schedules, prepares, and proctors exams; maintains recruitment files, eligibility lists, and scoring records; updates classification specifications and position information; and ensures tracking compliance with AB 2561 requirements.
• Drafts employment offer letters under the guidance of the Human Resources Manager; assists with background checks and pre‑placement exams; administers new hire onboarding, including paperwork review, packet preparation, data entry, and coordination of new hire orientation.
• Completes Employment Eligibility Verification (I‑9) forms; performs E‑Verify processing and retains documentation in accordance with federal requirements.
• Prepares and processes routine payroll transactions by reviewing change requests for accuracy and authorization; creating, routing, and entering personnel action forms (PAFs) and supporting documents in the HRIS; updates employee compensation and position information as needed; collaborates with the HR Analyst and Finance staff to ensure timely and accurate processing of personnel changes, including new appointments, promotions, transfers, step increases, leaves, and separations;
  
  and ensures compliance with District procedures for payroll deadlines, data entry, and documentation retention.
• Maintains accurate and up‑to‑date HR records and confidential personnel files; files completed PAFs and supporting documents; performs file audits; scans, archives, and retains documents in compliance with records retention schedules and internal controls.
• Responds to routine questions from employees, retirees, and the public…