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Human Resources Specialist/Generalist
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Human Resources Specialist
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
Application reviews are expected to take place in late August 2025 through early September 2025. Interviews are expected to take place October 2025. Definition: HR Specialist Under general supervision, performs a variety of professional, technical, and office administrative tasks in the support of human resources, including a lead role in the recruitment, applicant communications and testing and onboarding of staff. Assists with salary and benefit analysis and administration. Understand and be 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 receptions function for visitors to the office and performs related duties as assigned. Definition: HR Generalist Under direction, to plan, organize, coordinate, and perform in the most highly specialized administrative support, fiscal support, and/or program operation functions of Human Resources; to assist Department/unit/County-wide management staff; to perform complex administrative support, fiscal support and/or program operation functions requiring in-depth knowledge of the County services, policies, and programs of Human Resources to which an incumbent is assigned; to prepare administrative, program, and/or fiscal reports, specialized documents, and other items necessary Human Resources or County-wide program functions; and to do related work as required. Reports To: Director of Human Resources Classifications Supervised: HR Specialist: None HR Generalist: Office Assistants and/or Fiscal & Technical Specialist positions, as assigned. 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): HR Specialist: 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. HR Generalist: Customer Service: This a front-line position for providing excellent customer to County employees and members of the general public, by personally responding to requests or by making appropriate referrals. Serves an the initial primary contact for the Human Resources Department providing a variety of information regarding Human Resources policies, Recruitment and Selection activities, to County staff and public. Assists the Director in the development of policies and operational procedures. Research and review all potential and new hire data for compliance with applicable local, state and federal regulatory standards and guidelines, e.g., background investigation. Coordinate assigned programs, projects or work plans with staff; assign and monitor tasks and areas of responsibility; review and evaluate work methods and procedures; meet with staff to identify and solve problems. Works with County Departments in planning and organizing recruitment and selection processes to fill position vacancies. Develops bulletins, jobs announcements, advertisements, schedules components of recruitment and selection processes, reviews and screens applications, develops materials for oral interviews and written exams, facilitates interview panels, notifies candidates of results, schedules employment procedures and orientations, and conducts background checks. Designs, develops and administers test (e.g. multiple choice tests, structured interviews, writing exercises.) Reviews test results. Interviewing practices, application forms, and other screening and examining techniques. Develops orientation materials, schedules and coordinate with other County departments and new employees and presents orientations to new personnel. Prepares Human Resources oral presentations to be given to departments, employee groups as required. Has responsibility for preparation and distribution of Personnel Transaction forms, following up to insure they are completed and processed in a timely manner. Maintains current data base of County employees. Facilitates problem solving with payroll regarding compensation discrepancies. Coordinates with Payroll staff for implementation. Provides research and interpretation regarding existing rules, regulations and policies; provides communication to employees regarding compliance. Provides advisement to supervisors and managers regarding policy issues as requested. Assist in classification study reviews, job audits, assist with labor relations as required, salary surveys and complaints. Conducts investigations and research, prepares reports, and recommends solutions on various personnel issues, including policy changes. Oversees the processing of new employees, employee terminations, and has the responsibility for preparation of Personnel Action forms (records), following up to insure they are completed and processed in a timely manner. Assist in the planning and participates in salary surveys and compensation and classification studies. Performs compensation and benefit surveys under the direction of the Human Resources Director. Gathers data and organizes presentations regarding County policy and Human Resources issues under the direction of Human Resources Director. Required to operate a computer, software, some specialized Human Resources software, calculator, telephone, fax machine, scanner, copy machine and general office equipment in the completion of the tasks of the position. At-Will Contracts & Performance Pay: Ensure all contract renewals and performance pay are processed in a timely manner by updating spreadsheet for At-Will employees. Prepares draft of At-Will contract for County Counsel approval, as well as staff report and Resolution. Works with department head to ensure that all materials are ready for BOS Meetings. Typical Qualifications
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. Ability to: 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
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
Application reviews are expected to take place in late August 2025 through early September 2025. Interviews are expected to take place October 2025. Definition: HR Specialist Under general supervision, performs a variety of professional, technical, and office administrative tasks in the support of human resources, including a lead role in the recruitment, applicant communications and testing and onboarding of staff. Assists with salary and benefit analysis and administration. Understand and be 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 receptions function for visitors to the office and performs related duties as assigned. Definition: HR Generalist Under direction, to plan, organize, coordinate, and perform in the most highly specialized administrative support, fiscal support, and/or program operation functions of Human Resources; to assist Department/unit/County-wide management staff; to perform complex administrative support, fiscal support and/or program operation functions requiring in-depth knowledge of the County services, policies, and programs of Human Resources to which an incumbent is assigned; to prepare administrative, program, and/or fiscal reports, specialized documents, and other items necessary Human Resources or County-wide program functions; and to do related work as required. Reports To: Director of Human Resources Classifications Supervised: HR Specialist: None HR Generalist: Office Assistants and/or Fiscal & Technical Specialist positions, as assigned. 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): HR Specialist: 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. HR Generalist: Customer Service: This a front-line position for providing excellent customer to County employees and members of the general public, by personally responding to requests or by making appropriate referrals. Serves an the initial primary contact for the Human Resources Department providing a variety of information regarding Human Resources policies, Recruitment and Selection activities, to County staff and public. Assists the Director in the development of policies and operational procedures. Research and review all potential and new hire data for compliance with applicable local, state and federal regulatory standards and guidelines, e.g., background investigation. Coordinate assigned programs, projects or work plans with staff; assign and monitor tasks and areas of responsibility; review and evaluate work methods and procedures; meet with staff to identify and solve problems. Works with County Departments in planning and organizing recruitment and selection processes to fill position vacancies. Develops bulletins, jobs announcements, advertisements, schedules components of recruitment and selection processes, reviews and screens applications, develops materials for oral interviews and written exams, facilitates interview panels, notifies candidates of results, schedules employment procedures and orientations, and conducts background checks. Designs, develops and administers test (e.g. multiple choice tests, structured interviews, writing exercises.) Reviews test results. Interviewing practices, application forms, and other screening and examining techniques. Develops orientation materials, schedules and coordinate with other County departments and new employees and presents orientations to new personnel. Prepares Human Resources oral presentations to be given to departments, employee groups as required. Has responsibility for preparation and distribution of Personnel Transaction forms, following up to insure they are completed and processed in a timely manner. Maintains current data base of County employees. Facilitates problem solving with payroll regarding compensation discrepancies. Coordinates with Payroll staff for implementation. Provides research and interpretation regarding existing rules, regulations and policies; provides communication to employees regarding compliance. Provides advisement to supervisors and managers regarding policy issues as requested. Assist in classification study reviews, job audits, assist with labor relations as required, salary surveys and complaints. Conducts investigations and research, prepares reports, and recommends solutions on various personnel issues, including policy changes. Oversees the processing of new employees, employee terminations, and has the responsibility for preparation of Personnel Action forms (records), following up to insure they are completed and processed in a timely manner. Assist in the planning and participates in salary surveys and compensation and classification studies. Performs compensation and benefit surveys under the direction of the Human Resources Director. Gathers data and organizes presentations regarding County policy and Human Resources issues under the direction of Human Resources Director. Required to operate a computer, software, some specialized Human Resources software, calculator, telephone, fax machine, scanner, copy machine and general office equipment in the completion of the tasks of the position. At-Will Contracts & Performance Pay: Ensure all contract renewals and performance pay are processed in a timely manner by updating spreadsheet for At-Will employees. Prepares draft of At-Will contract for County Counsel approval, as well as staff report and Resolution. Works with department head to ensure that all materials are ready for BOS Meetings. Typical Qualifications
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. Ability to: 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