County of Los Angeles
HUMAN RESOURCES COORDINATOR (DEPARTMENTAL PERSONNEL ASSISTANT)
County of Los Angeles, California, Missouri, United States, 65018
WHEN TO APPLY
We will begin accepting online applications on Thursday, October 30, 2025 at 8:00 a.m. (PT) until Monday, November 10, 2025 by 5:00 p.m. (PT). All applications must be received before 5:00 p.m. (PT) on Monday, November 10, 2025, to be accepted. EXAM NUMBER
R1842Q-R We welcome applications from everyone! WHY WORK FOR US?
With more than 10 million residents, Los Angeles County is the most populous county in the nation. We are the largest employer in Southern California, with over 116,000 employees in more than 38 Departments providing vital public services as diverse as law enforcement, property assessment, public health protection, water conservation, cultural activities and many more. We are dedicated professionals committed to preserving the dignity and integrity of the workplace as well as protecting the rights of each employee. The County has over 2,300 different job descriptions, offering a lifetime of opportunities and careers. We offer one of the strongest public-sector benefits packages in the country, including health care options, robust retirement plans and the flexibility to work, relax and rejuvenate as you reach your fullest personal and professional potential. CHECK OUT OUR OUTSTANDING BENEFITS!
- see a list of employee benefits. THE TEAM MEMBER WE ARE SEARCHING FOR
Has immediate responsibility for performing a variety of specialized clerical duties in the personnel office of a County department. RESPONSIBILITIES
Maintain personnel files and records of individual employees, including work history, vacations, leaves of absence, probation reports, performance evaluations, appraisals of promotability, status changes, and disciplinary actions. Maintain a system of item control as a check on the number of allocated positions and the status of each; prepare requests for approval of deviations such as frozen or borrowed positions. Compile periodic statistical reports providing management with information such as turnover, vacancies, total number employed, and budget needs. Disseminate information concerning recruitment needs to various agencies and organizations. Obtain eligible lists, certifications, examination results, medical records, and other information pertaining to recruitment, testing and selection of applicants. Interpret salary provisions of the County Code to determine the salary rate applicable in a given set of circumstances, considering factors such as Y-rates, advanced step recruitment, superior-subordinate pay, shift differentials, bonuses, hazard pay, and furnish necessary data to the payroll section. Provide information to applicants, explain Civil Service procedure, evaluate applications, clarify questionable or inadequate information, and attempt to resolve problems affecting eligibility. Assist in securing special examiners and interviewers. Conduct initial interviews of eligible candidates and recommend them for employment as needed. Conduct preliminary investigations in situations involving police records, proposed disciplinary action, employee grievances, etc. Provide information to employees concerning their rights, benefits and responsibilities, departmental policies and regulations, Civil Service Rules, and the County Code; may conduct orientation of new employees. Supervise a small clerical staff in the personnel office as needed. For more information, view the classification specification: Departmental Personnel Assistant. REQUIREMENTS TO QUALIFY
Option I:
One year of experience assisting in technical personnel work in a Central Personnel Office at the level of Senior Clerk, Senior Typist-Clerk, or higher. Option II:
One year of payroll experience at the level of Payroll Clerk I. Important note on the level of work:
You may still qualify even if your job title isn’t exactly the same as the one listed. What matters is that your experience is at a similar level — your job involves similar responsibilities, requires comparable skills and knowledge, and takes place within a similar organizational structure. Please provide a clear explanation of your experience to demonstrate that it is at the appropriate level. SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION * Technical personnel work experience such as policy development and application, examination and recruitment, classification and salary administration, employee relations, staff development, performance management, discipline and advocacy, benefits and retirement, Worker’s Compensation and Return-to-Work programs, personnel operations and personnel records. ** Central Personnel Office is responsible for providing human resources or personnel functions to the entire organization or County department under the direction of a Human Resources Manager. *** Experience at the level of Senior Clerk, Senior Typist-Clerk includes independent responsibility for or leading others, including review, verification, processing of documents, record keeping, file location and compilation, and document development or updating. **** Experience at the level of Payroll Clerk I is defined as processing the payroll for a segment of an organization or county departmental or Health services payroll operation. LICENSE
A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to use an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions. PHYSICAL CLASS
Physical Class II - Light: Includes administrative and clerical positions requiring light physical effort that may include occasional lifting to a 10-pound limit and some bending, stooping, or squatting. Considerable ambulation may be involved. WITHHOLD INFORMATION
No withhold will be allowed. Required experience must be fully met by the last day of filing, and clearly indicated on the application. ENDORSEMENT OF COUNTY QUALIFICATION
If you performed work that differs from the duties described in your class specification and believe you qualify, provide verification via official documentation of additional responsibility bonuses, out-of-class bonuses, temporary assignment bonuses or reclassification study with CEO Classification within 7 calendar days from the last day of filing. Employees do not need to submit such verification if they hold or have held a position that regularly performs functions in alignment with the requirements. OUR ASSESSMENT PROCESS
Once you meet the requirements, you will be invited to take an assessment of the proficiencies required for this job. The examination will consist of multiple-choice and/or simulation assessments, weighted 100%, assessing: Customer Focus Learning Potential Responsibility General Problem-Solving Skills You must meet the requirements and achieve a combined passing score of 70% or higher on the examination to be placed on the eligible list. EXAM REVIEW:
Multiple-choice and/or simulation assessments are not reviewable by candidates. TRANSFER OF SCORE
If you recently took identical components for other exams, the test responses may be automatically transferred to this examination. This exam contains test components that might be used on future exams, and your responses could be transferred to that exam. TEST PREPARATION
We provide study guides and other test preparation resources. Online practice tests are available at the following: 1) a practice-tests site; 2) the County job toolkit site with an Employment Test Assistance section. ELIGIBILITY AND VACANCY INFORMATION Candidates who pass the assessment are placed on an eligible list in the order of their score group for six months. This list will be used to fill vacancies throughout Los Angeles County as they occur. AVAILALE SHIFT
Any APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION
We only accept applications filed online. Applications submitted by U.S. mail, fax, or in person are not accepted. Apply online by clicking the Apply button at the top of this posting. Fill out the application completely with relevant job experience including employer’s name and address, job title, beginning and ending dates, hours per week, and description of work performed. We may verify information at any point during the process. Falsification could result in disqualification. We will send notifications to the email address provided; verify your email address and consider adding governmentjobs.com to your approved senders list to avoid missing notices. New email addresses may need to be verified and can be done by logging in to governmentjobs.com. CONTACT AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Testing Accommodation contact: TestingAccommodations@hr.lacounty.gov Phone: (800) 735-2929; California Relay Services: (800) 735-2922 Department Contact: Sophie Zhang; Phone: (213) 441-2075; Email: szhang@hr.lacounty.gov Exam Title: Departmental Personnel Assistant; Exam Number: R1842Q-R
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We will begin accepting online applications on Thursday, October 30, 2025 at 8:00 a.m. (PT) until Monday, November 10, 2025 by 5:00 p.m. (PT). All applications must be received before 5:00 p.m. (PT) on Monday, November 10, 2025, to be accepted. EXAM NUMBER
R1842Q-R We welcome applications from everyone! WHY WORK FOR US?
With more than 10 million residents, Los Angeles County is the most populous county in the nation. We are the largest employer in Southern California, with over 116,000 employees in more than 38 Departments providing vital public services as diverse as law enforcement, property assessment, public health protection, water conservation, cultural activities and many more. We are dedicated professionals committed to preserving the dignity and integrity of the workplace as well as protecting the rights of each employee. The County has over 2,300 different job descriptions, offering a lifetime of opportunities and careers. We offer one of the strongest public-sector benefits packages in the country, including health care options, robust retirement plans and the flexibility to work, relax and rejuvenate as you reach your fullest personal and professional potential. CHECK OUT OUR OUTSTANDING BENEFITS!
- see a list of employee benefits. THE TEAM MEMBER WE ARE SEARCHING FOR
Has immediate responsibility for performing a variety of specialized clerical duties in the personnel office of a County department. RESPONSIBILITIES
Maintain personnel files and records of individual employees, including work history, vacations, leaves of absence, probation reports, performance evaluations, appraisals of promotability, status changes, and disciplinary actions. Maintain a system of item control as a check on the number of allocated positions and the status of each; prepare requests for approval of deviations such as frozen or borrowed positions. Compile periodic statistical reports providing management with information such as turnover, vacancies, total number employed, and budget needs. Disseminate information concerning recruitment needs to various agencies and organizations. Obtain eligible lists, certifications, examination results, medical records, and other information pertaining to recruitment, testing and selection of applicants. Interpret salary provisions of the County Code to determine the salary rate applicable in a given set of circumstances, considering factors such as Y-rates, advanced step recruitment, superior-subordinate pay, shift differentials, bonuses, hazard pay, and furnish necessary data to the payroll section. Provide information to applicants, explain Civil Service procedure, evaluate applications, clarify questionable or inadequate information, and attempt to resolve problems affecting eligibility. Assist in securing special examiners and interviewers. Conduct initial interviews of eligible candidates and recommend them for employment as needed. Conduct preliminary investigations in situations involving police records, proposed disciplinary action, employee grievances, etc. Provide information to employees concerning their rights, benefits and responsibilities, departmental policies and regulations, Civil Service Rules, and the County Code; may conduct orientation of new employees. Supervise a small clerical staff in the personnel office as needed. For more information, view the classification specification: Departmental Personnel Assistant. REQUIREMENTS TO QUALIFY
Option I:
One year of experience assisting in technical personnel work in a Central Personnel Office at the level of Senior Clerk, Senior Typist-Clerk, or higher. Option II:
One year of payroll experience at the level of Payroll Clerk I. Important note on the level of work:
You may still qualify even if your job title isn’t exactly the same as the one listed. What matters is that your experience is at a similar level — your job involves similar responsibilities, requires comparable skills and knowledge, and takes place within a similar organizational structure. Please provide a clear explanation of your experience to demonstrate that it is at the appropriate level. SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION * Technical personnel work experience such as policy development and application, examination and recruitment, classification and salary administration, employee relations, staff development, performance management, discipline and advocacy, benefits and retirement, Worker’s Compensation and Return-to-Work programs, personnel operations and personnel records. ** Central Personnel Office is responsible for providing human resources or personnel functions to the entire organization or County department under the direction of a Human Resources Manager. *** Experience at the level of Senior Clerk, Senior Typist-Clerk includes independent responsibility for or leading others, including review, verification, processing of documents, record keeping, file location and compilation, and document development or updating. **** Experience at the level of Payroll Clerk I is defined as processing the payroll for a segment of an organization or county departmental or Health services payroll operation. LICENSE
A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to use an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions. PHYSICAL CLASS
Physical Class II - Light: Includes administrative and clerical positions requiring light physical effort that may include occasional lifting to a 10-pound limit and some bending, stooping, or squatting. Considerable ambulation may be involved. WITHHOLD INFORMATION
No withhold will be allowed. Required experience must be fully met by the last day of filing, and clearly indicated on the application. ENDORSEMENT OF COUNTY QUALIFICATION
If you performed work that differs from the duties described in your class specification and believe you qualify, provide verification via official documentation of additional responsibility bonuses, out-of-class bonuses, temporary assignment bonuses or reclassification study with CEO Classification within 7 calendar days from the last day of filing. Employees do not need to submit such verification if they hold or have held a position that regularly performs functions in alignment with the requirements. OUR ASSESSMENT PROCESS
Once you meet the requirements, you will be invited to take an assessment of the proficiencies required for this job. The examination will consist of multiple-choice and/or simulation assessments, weighted 100%, assessing: Customer Focus Learning Potential Responsibility General Problem-Solving Skills You must meet the requirements and achieve a combined passing score of 70% or higher on the examination to be placed on the eligible list. EXAM REVIEW:
Multiple-choice and/or simulation assessments are not reviewable by candidates. TRANSFER OF SCORE
If you recently took identical components for other exams, the test responses may be automatically transferred to this examination. This exam contains test components that might be used on future exams, and your responses could be transferred to that exam. TEST PREPARATION
We provide study guides and other test preparation resources. Online practice tests are available at the following: 1) a practice-tests site; 2) the County job toolkit site with an Employment Test Assistance section. ELIGIBILITY AND VACANCY INFORMATION Candidates who pass the assessment are placed on an eligible list in the order of their score group for six months. This list will be used to fill vacancies throughout Los Angeles County as they occur. AVAILALE SHIFT
Any APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION
We only accept applications filed online. Applications submitted by U.S. mail, fax, or in person are not accepted. Apply online by clicking the Apply button at the top of this posting. Fill out the application completely with relevant job experience including employer’s name and address, job title, beginning and ending dates, hours per week, and description of work performed. We may verify information at any point during the process. Falsification could result in disqualification. We will send notifications to the email address provided; verify your email address and consider adding governmentjobs.com to your approved senders list to avoid missing notices. New email addresses may need to be verified and can be done by logging in to governmentjobs.com. CONTACT AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Testing Accommodation contact: TestingAccommodations@hr.lacounty.gov Phone: (800) 735-2929; California Relay Services: (800) 735-2922 Department Contact: Sophie Zhang; Phone: (213) 441-2075; Email: szhang@hr.lacounty.gov Exam Title: Departmental Personnel Assistant; Exam Number: R1842Q-R
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