HR Operations Specialist – Flexible Schedule

Irvine Ranch Water District (IRWD); Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Irvine Ranch Water District (IRWD) is seeking a Human Resources Technician to support a broad range of HR functions, including recruitment, benefits, onboarding, and data management. You will serve as a front-line contact for employees and applicants, processing confidential information with discretion and ensuring accurate records.

The role offers a 5/40, 9/80, or 4/10 schedule with a strong focus on compliance, reporting, and customer service within a public utility setting in Irvine,

Qualifications

• Experience supporting HR programs (recruitment, benefits, onboarding)
• Ability to handle confidential information discreetly
• Strong organizational and data-management skills
• Excellent communication and customer service abilities
• Familiarity with HR policy procedures and reporting

Responsibilities

• Support HR programs including recruitment, benefits, training, and relations.
• Process personnel transactions and maintain HRIS records with accuracy.
• Administer education incentive and tuition reimbursement programs.
• Serve as primary HR contact for employees, applicants, retirees, visitors, and vendors.
• Handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
• Maintain personnel files and HR records, ensuring confidentiality and retention compliance.
• Collect, analyse and report HR data to support initiatives.
• Prepare HR correspondence, reports and meeting materials.
• Manage commuter benefits enrollments, invoicing, payments, and vendor communications.
• Coordinate CDL DOT compliance recordkeeping and testing activities.
• Process HR invoices and liaise with Finance and external vendors.
• Coordinate department meetings, recognition programs, and events.
• Document discussions and action items in meetings and follow up.
• Review HR work products for accuracy and data integrity.
• Identify opportunities to improve HR processes and service delivery.
• Maintain safety compliance and training requirements; support disaster response as needed.

Skills

HRIS data mgmt

Customer service

Attention to detail

Tools

HRIS software

Job description

Irvine Ranch Water District (IRWD) is seeking a Human Resources Technician to support a broad range of HR functions, including recruitment, benefits, onboarding, and data management. You will serve as a front-line contact for employees and applicants, processing confidential information with discretion and ensuring accurate records.

The role offers a 5/40, 9/80, or 4/10 schedule with a strong focus on compliance, reporting, and customer service within a public utility setting in Irvine,