College Human Resources Assistant

Contra Costa Community College District; Brentwood, Pittsburg (CA, CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated College Human Resources Assistant to provide essential HR support. This role involves facilitating recruitment, managing personnel records, and ensuring compliance with HR policies. The ideal candidate will have a passion for social justice and a commitment to diversity, playing a crucial role in supporting a diverse student body. With a focus on community engagement and equitable success, this position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to transformative educational experiences. Join a team that values inclusivity and strives to make a meaningful impact in the community.

Benefits

Comprehensive health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Retirement options

Deferred compensation

Leave benefits

Employee perks

Qualifications

• 3+ years of HR, payroll, benefits, or administrative experience required.
• Experience with employee records databases and HR software preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical HR support regarding salaries, benefits, and recruitment.
• Facilitate recruitment and new hire orientation.
• Maintain detailed personnel records.

Skills

HR principles and procedures

Data analysis

Effective communication

Mathematical calculations

Customer service

Respect for diversity

Education

Associate degree in HR or related field

Bachelor’s Degree in Business, HR, Psychology, or related field

Tools

Colleague

E-lumen

OnBase

MS Office 365

SharePoint

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

This position may support recruitments at both LMC Pittsburg or Brentwood Campuses.

NOTE: New employees will be placed at the first step which is $65,424 per year, second step $68,724 per year or third step at $72,204 per year (depending upon experience). Based on current salary placement guidelines, all step increases for which an employee becomes eligible shall take place on July 1st of each fiscal year. These increases will occur annually until the maximum step of $79,704 per year is reached on the salary schedule.

Yearly Salary: $65,424 (Step 1) - $79,704 (Step 5)

Position Title

College Human Resources Assistant

Special Instructions to Applicants

This position may support recruitments at both LMC Pittsburg or Brentwood Campuses.

NOTE : New employees will be placed at the first step which is $65,424 per year, second step $68,724 per year or third step at $72,204 per year (depending upon experience). Based on current salary placement guidelines, all step increases for which an employee becomes eligible shall take place on July 1st of each fiscal year. These increases will occur annually until the maximum step of $79,704 per year is reached on the salary schedule.

Yearly Salary: $65,424 (Step 1) – $79,704 (Step 5)

Our Vision for Social Justice

We seek individuals who recognize the vital role community colleges play in social justice, possess skills and enthusiasm for this work, and are committed to equitable academic success for our diverse student body. Our social justice efforts aim to strengthen humanity by ensuring everyone benefits from full societal participation.

Core principles include equality, equity, diversity, inclusion, engagement, environmental sustainability, and human rights. While operationalizing these principles in higher education is complex, we are dedicated to advancing this mission.

Community colleges are uniquely positioned to lead in social justice, serving students from underserved and underrepresented backgrounds, including students of color, recent immigrants, low-income, indigenous, and first-generation students.

Our mission is to promote social mobility through education, creating environments where students can succeed and close persistent equity gaps. If you are passionate about social and racial justice and wish to join a community dedicated to addressing these inequities through education, please apply.

Recruitment Details

Type: Open (Internal and External applicants)

Location:
Posting Number: 0002161

# of Openings: 1

Range: 58

Salary: $65,424 - $79,704 annually (see special instructions for initial step placement)

Position Status: Permanent

Overtime Status: Non-Exempt (eligible)

Full-Time: Yes, 40 hours/week

Work Schedule: By Day, 12 months

Department: L1002-Business Services Office

Position Definition

Provide technical HR support regarding salaries, benefits, recruitment, policies, and procedures; act as liaison between campus and District HR and Payroll.

Essential Functions

• Prepare personnel action forms and submit for approval.
• Facilitate recruitment and new hire orientation.
• Verify and process employment documents and salary information.
• Maintain detailed personnel records.
• Assist with salary placement, reclassification, and step advancement.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Experience and Education

Minimum: 3 years of HR, payroll, benefits, or administrative experience; Associate degree in HR or related field, or equivalent.

Knowledge and Skills

• Apply HR principles and procedures.
• Research, analyze data, and prepare reports.
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Understand and follow instructions independently.
• Perform mathematical calculations accurately.
• Establish cooperative relationships.
• Respect diversity and promote inclusivity.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, HR, Psychology, or related field.
• Experience with employee records databases and HR software (e.g., Colleague, E-lumen, OnBase, MS Office 365, SharePoint).
• Experience running SQL reports and communicating findings.
• Demonstrated commitment to customer service and diversity.

Application Process

Open from 04/25/2025 to 05/26/2025. Please include Resume/CV, unofficial transcripts, and optional documents such as application for equivalency and foreign degree evaluations. Foreign degrees must be evaluated by a NACES-approved agency prior to application submission.

Benefits and Additional Information

Comprehensive health, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement options, deferred compensation, leave benefits, and additional employee perks are offered. For detailed benefits, refer to the provided links.

Post-Offer Conditions

Employment is contingent upon satisfactory results from a physical strength test and compliance with ADA accommodations requests. All applicants will be evaluated for compliance with employment eligibility laws.