Job Description

Job Summary
The County of San Diego has current openings for
HUMAN RESOURCES ASSISTANT
The department will be reaching out to candidates to invite them to participate in an interview shortly after the recruitment application period closes. Job offers will be made as soon as interviews are complete.
Future Salary Increases:
** June 2026 - 4.49% increase to base pay (3.0% Across-the-Board + 1.49% Market Adjustment)
** June 2027 - 4.49% increase to base pay (3.0% Across-the- Board + 1.49% Market Adjustment)
Human Resources Assistants are responsible for performing a wide variety of human resources support duties and are responsible for collecting data and organizing it in preparation for analysis by professional human resources staff. Human Resources Assistants work in the areas of departmental human resources, selection, recruitment, training, labor relations, position classification, and compensation. Human Resources Assistants are privy to highly confidential and sensitive information regarding decision-making processes.
Duties may include:

• Assist with recruitment and hiring process.
• Assist with onboarding new employees, ensuring all necessary paperwork is completed and employees are properly introduced to policies and procedures.
• Maintain and update employee records.
• Help coordinate employee training programs, workshops, and development initiatives.
• Provide administrative support to the HR team, including preparing reports, maintaining employee files, and managing correspondence.
• Assist with employee benefits, leaves and payroll processes.
• Ensure compliance with labor laws, policies, and confidentiality requirements.

The current vacancies are with Department of Planning & Development Services (PDS) and Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA). The list established by this recruitment may also be used to fill vacancies in other County departments.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
1. An associate's degree or higher from an accredited U.S. college or university, or a certified foreign studies equivalency preferably in public or business administration, human resources management, industrial/organizational psychology, or closely related field;
OR,
2. Two (2) years journey-level clerical work experience in personnel, departmental personnel, training, or employee services performing such duties as: compiling information for professional level staff; posting, checking, balancing and adjusting personnel records; checking various tables; accumulating records and compiling statements; explaining personnel rules, policies and procedures to others; handling public contact situations; and preparing/processing a variety of reports, forms, correspondence and information, some of which are highly confidential.
HIRING PROCESS AND TIMELINE

• Job Offer and Background Process begins after interviews. Note: Current County employees may be excluded from additional background screening.
• Pre-employment Medical Screening: Approximately 3 days following successful background investigation results.
• Anticipated Start Date: Start date will be based upon successful completion of medical screening or other mutually agreed upon date.

Should you not be chosen for this interview process, there may be chances to apply for upcoming openings.
Be sure to include your experience in meeting the minimum requirements in both the Work Experience section and the Supplemental Questionnaire section of the Application.
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application Work History and/or supplemental questionnaire.
CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT
As part of the County of San Diego's pre-employment process, prospective candidates will undergo a background check (including fingerprinting) and a pre-employment medical screening prior to beginning County employment. Additional types of background investigations may be conducted based on the job-related activities of the position. Current County employees may be excluded from this process.
EVALUATION
Qualified applicants will be placed on a six (6) month employment list based on scores received during the evaluation of information contained in their employment and supplemental application. This 6-month list may be used for vacancies in various County of San Diego departments. Please ensure that all information is complete and accurate as the responses you provide on the supplemental application form will be reviewed using automated evaluation system. If you are successful in the initial screening process your application will be reviewed individually to confirm that the information you provided is accurate and qualifying.
The Department of Human Resources removes personally identifiable information from all recruitments. This practice, called Blind Applicant Screening, hides a candidate's personal information that could influence or bias a hiring decision. Personal information includes name, phone number, address, gender, age and race. This process helps contribute to a fair and equitable selection process leading to a more diverse and inclusive workforce. The most highly qualified candidates, based on the evaluation results, will be referred for an interview.
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of a job, on a case-by-case basis.
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