Administrative Specialist — BEST Project & HR Systems Support

Los Angeles County Department of Human Resources; Downey (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 46,000; Part time

Job summary

The Los Angeles County Office of Education (LACOE) seeks an Administrative Specialist to support the BEST Project across 97 county agencies. The position involves assisting with Advantage applications, system navigation, online document processing, and HR/payroll workflows.

Applicants without a bachelor’s degree are paid $26.38 hourly, while those with a BA may earn $33.29 hourly. This temporary, on-site role requires travel between northern LA County sites as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree not required; candidates without are eligible for the lower hourly rate.
• At least one year of Excel experience is preferred.
• Knowledge of Human Resources, Time & Leave Management, and Payroll is preferred.
• Experience with financial, budget, ERP, or financial management systems is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist agencies with Advantage applications (BUD, FIN, or HCM).
• Provide system navigation and user support.
• Assist with online document processing.
• Support HR, payroll, time & leave, accounts payable, purchasing, budgeting, budget adjustments and financial reporting.

Skills

Excel

HR knowledge

Time & Leave

Payroll

Customer service

Communication

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

The Los Angeles County Office of Education (LACOE) seeks an Administrative Specialist to support the BEST Project across 97 county agencies. The position involves assisting with Advantage applications, system navigation, online document processing, and HR/payroll workflows.

Applicants without a bachelor’s degree are paid $26.38 hourly, while those with a BA may earn $33.29 hourly. This temporary, on-site role requires travel between northern LA County sites as needed.