Human Resources Assistant - Public Works

County of San Luis Obispo; San Luis Obispo (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

County of San Luis Obispo is seeking a Human Resources Assistant (DPT) to join the Public Works Department. You will support recruitment, onboarding, payroll, benefits, and other HR processes while handling confidential information with care.

The role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and excellent customer service as you interact with employees, supervisors, and applicants. On-site position with a supportive department and opportunities to learn new systems and

Qualifications

• Three years of clerical experience equivalent to Senior Typist Clerk in a public agency.
• OR four years of advanced journey worker level clerical experience.
• OR a Bachelor's degree in public administration, accounting, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Recruitments and new hire onboarding.
• Performance evaluation tracking.
• Payroll processing (weekly).
• Employee benefits and payroll support.
• Leaves of absence and other HR administrative functions.

Education

Three years of clerical experience equivalent to Senior Typist Clerk in a public agency

Four years of advanced journey worker level clerical experience

Bachelor's degree in public administration, accounting, or related field

Job description

Are you organized, tech-savvy, and energized by work that makes a difference? The County of San Luis Obispo Public Works Department is looking for a Human Resources Assistant (DPT) to join our dynamic Human Resources team within Public Works.

In this role, you’ll be at the center of the employee experience—helping recruit and onboard new team members, supporting employees throughout their careers, and keeping important HR processes running smoothly. You’ll manage a diverse range of responsibilities, including recruitments and new hire onboarding, performance evaluation tracking, weekly payroll processing, employee benefits and payroll support, workers’ compensation, leaves of absence, and other essential HR and administrative functions.

This is a fast-paced role where no two days are exactly alike. You’ll interact with employees, supervisors, job candidates, and HR partners, providing responsive and knowledgeable customer service while handling confidential information with care and discretion.

The successful candidate will be a trusted resource who can explain processes clearly, provide guidance with confidence, stay organized amid competing priorities, and build positive relationships across the department. If you enjoy being the person others can count on to keep things moving, we’d love to hear from you.

We’re looking for someone who brings energy, curiosity, accountability, and a strong commitment to customer service. Someone comfortable handling sensitive information and challenging situations with tact, diplomacy, and professionalism, who understands the importance of confidentiality when working in Human Resources.

The ideal candidate should be highly organized and detail-oriented, but can also adapt quickly when priorities shift. Can manage multiple deadlines, respond to interruptions, and keep projects moving in a fast-paced environment without losing sight of the details. Someone who is excited to learn new systems, programs, and processes and has no problem with adapting to new technology. Curiosity and initiative to quickly understand how things work and the follow-through to become a reliable resource for others is necessary. Most importantly, someone who enjoys working with people. Someone approachable, responsive, and confident communicating with employees, supervisors, applicants, and colleagues at all levels. Who knows how to build trust, collaborate effectively, and provide excellent service, even when the answer isn’t always simple.

Education and Experience

A combination of education, training, and experience resulting in the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. An example of qualifying education and experience includes:

• Either A: Three years of clerical experience equivalent to Senior Typist Clerk in a public agency;
• OR B: Four years of advanced journey worker level clerical experience;
• OR C: Bachelor's degree in public administration, accounting, or related field.

Licenses and Certificates

Certain positions within this classification may require driving. When driving is an essential function of the position, a valid CALIFORNIAdriver'slicense will be required at the time of appointment.

Other Specifications

This class specification generally describes the duties and responsibilities characteristic of the position(s) within this class. The duties of a particular position within a multi-position class may vary from the duties of other positions within the class. Accordingly, the essential functions of a particular position (whether it be a multi-position class or a single-position class) will be identified and used by medical examiners and hiring authorities in the selection process. If you have any questions regarding the duties or the working conditions of the position, please contact the Personnel Department at [phone].

If you have questions or would like to discuss the opportunity further, please contact Human Resources at [e-mail]. Confidential inquiries are welcomed.

For further information regarding the County of San Luis Obispo, visit our website at www.slocounty.ca.gov.