HR Recruitment & Onboarding Specialist

State Center Community College District; Reedley (CA); On-site; USD 64,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

State Center Community College District is seeking an experienced Human Resources Specialist to manage classified recruitment, testing and onboarding in the District. You will work under supervision to implement recruitment plans, draft job postings, and coordinate examinations for district staff in Fresno, CA.

The role requires knowledge of merit rules, employment law and data accuracy in HRIS software, with a focus on equity and timely processes for applicants.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or GED equivalent and three years of technical HR experience in recruitment, testing and selection.
• Experience in recruitment, testing and selection processes for classified staff.
• Familiarity with federal/state employment laws and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Assists in providing work guidance and direction to lower-level staff; monitors workflow to ensure deadlines are met; provides information and training on work processes and regulations.
• Interprets and applies Board policies, Personnel Commission rules, and laws; recommends improvements to processes.
• Performs technical assignments in recruitment and testing; determines examination processes; drafts job announcements and postings; coordinates panels and exams.
• Reviews applications for accuracy; screens qualifications; conducts background checks; communicates with applicants regarding status and scores.
• Schedules tests; proctors exams; coordinates subject-matter experts for panels; distributes letters and guidelines; maintains test score records.
• Coordinates temporary/ provisional employment onboarding; tracks start dates and pre-employment requirements.
• Prepares recruitment reports; attends Personnel Commission meetings; recommends policy modifications.
• Maintains personnel files and HR records; updates data in HRIS; interprets policies for management and staff.
• Manages leaves of absence for classified staff; advises on FMLA/CFRA/PDL and related laws.
• Delivers presentations; assists in surveys on compensation and benefits; supports equity-minded practices.

Skills

Recruitment process

Merit system rules

Public sector HR

Communication skills

Regulatory compliance

HRIS systems

Education

High school diploma or GED; 3 years HR recruitment experience

Tools

NEOGOV

HRIS

Job description

State Center Community College District is seeking an experienced Human Resources Specialist to manage classified recruitment, testing and onboarding in the District. You will work under supervision to implement recruitment plans, draft job postings, and coordinate examinations for district staff in Fresno, CA.

The role requires knowledge of merit rules, employment law and data accuracy in HRIS software, with a focus on equity and timely processes for applicants.