HR Staff Specialist

HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST

(Staff Specialist)

Salary may be negotiable within the range listed above based on position requirements and successful candidates qualifications subject to appropriate authorization.

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

This recruitment will establish an open eligible list that will be used to fill current and future Staff Specialist opportunities. The eligible list established may also be used to fill positions in similar and/or lower classifications throughout the County of Orange.

DEADLINE TO APPLY

This recruitment will be open for a minimum of five (5) business days and will remain open until Monday July 6 2026 at 11:59 P.M. (PST).

Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately.

THE OPPORTUNITY

TheCounty of Orange-Human Resource Services (HRS)has an exciting opportunity for aHuman Resources Specialist.The Human Resources (HR) Specialist positions provide support to a variety of HR functions. Successful candidates assignments will require sophisticated computer skills a professional demeanor excellent communications skills and the ability to problem-solve and provide detailed analysis. These positions:

• Perform a full range of analytical duties including problem identification information gathering analysis development of alternative resolutions and final recommendations
• Explain Human Resources procedural information to both internal and external customers
• Prepare a variety of documents using Microsoft Office Suite
• Assist Human Resource Analysts/Managers with special projects
• Some assignments may require supervision of staff

• Benefits and Wellness- Provides comprehensive benefits services and programs that meet the physical emotional and financial health and wellness needs of employees retirees and their dependents.
• Classification & Compensation Serves as primary contact for Agencies and Departments regarding the administration of classification specifications maintenance studies salary surveys extra help and working retiree position requests and reallocation requests.
• Employee & Labor Relations Provides guidance on handling personnel matters including conducting investigations and implementing consistent disciplinary actions processing grievances and investigating complaints. Manages programs related to employee background checks.
• Employment Records & Transaction- Reviews and approves various personnel and position transactions in the Countys HR/Payroll system (CAPS) maintains electronic personnel files and processes transactions.
• Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)- Ensures that the Countys employment practices are non-discriminatory and that all employees are provided a work environment free of harassment.
• Human Resources Administrative Services (Data Analytics)- Supports information technology human resources information system (HRIS) analytics budget purchasing and facilities needs.
• Learning & Organizational Development- Instructional and/or program design leadership and organizational development program management training and facilitating leadership coaching or organizational development consulting.
• Recruitment & Selection- Marketing career opportunities consulting with hiring managers on methods and strategies to attract qualified candidates. Implementing job-related methods for pre-employment and promotional candidate testing and assessment through the Countys applicant tracking system (NEOGOV).
• Return to Work/Disability and Absence Management Implements disability management practices conducts interactive meetings determines reasonable accommodations for employee medical restrictions assists employees with Leave of Absence requests.

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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Please click here to view the minimum qualifications as well as the physical mental environmental & working conditions for the Staff Specialist classification. NOTE: Foreign degrees require an evaluation of U.S. equivalency by an agency that is a member of the National Association of Credential Services (N.A.C.E.S.).

RECRUITMENT PROCESS
Human Resource Services (HRS) will screen all application materials to identify qualified applicants. After the screening qualified applicants will be referred to the next step and notified of all further procedures applicable to their status in the recruitment.

Application Screening (Refer/Non-Refer)
Applications and supplemental responses will be screened for qualifications that are highly desirable and most needed to successfully perform the duties of this job. Only those applicants that meet the qualifications as listed in the job bulletin will be referred to the next step.

Online Assessment(s) (Un-Proctored Weighted 100%)
Applicants who meet desirable qualifications will be invited to participate in one or more job related assessments. Applicants will be notified of their test date and access code if applicable. Only the most successful candidates will be placed on the eligible list.

Based on the Departments needs the selection procedure listed above may be modified. All candidates will be notified of any changes in the selection procedure.

Eligible List
Once the assessment has been completed HRS will establish an eligible list of candidates. Candidates placed on the eligible list may be referred to a selection interview to be considered for present and future vacancies.

Veterans Employment Preference Policy (VEPP)
The County is committed to providing a mechanism to give preferential consideration in the employment process to veterans and their eligible spouses and will provide eligible participants the opportunity to receive interviews in the selection process for employment and paid internship openings. Please click here to review the policy.