Human Resources Specialist

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.

This is a temporary, in‑person position located in Bridgeport, CA. Under general supervision, performs a variety of professional, technical, and office administrative tasks in the support of human resources. Assists with salary and benefit analysis and administration. Understands and is able to answer general questions related to insurance and benefit programs. Schedules and conducts new hire orientations and supports employee training.

Proficient in reviewing and reporting human resources information systems data. Serves the reception function for visitors to the office and performs related duties as assigned.

This is a fully qualified classification concerned with general human resource knowledge in Mono County and support employees and staff in navigating and interpreting the functions of recruitment and selection, although assignments may be expanded into other human resources areas. Incumbents perform confidential administrative support duties that require the frequent use of discretion, initiative, independent judgment, and attention to detail. This position receives only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the Human Resources.

Director of Human Resources

None.

• 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.

• 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.

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