Human Resources Specialist

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

Job summary

State Center Community College District in Fresno seeks a Human Resources Specialist to manage recruitment, testing and selection of classified staff. The role includes coordinating examinations, posting openings, and partnering with hiring managers to fill vacancies.

You will also oversee onboarding for temporary and provisional staff, ensure compliance with district policies and regulations, and prepare recruitment reports for the Personnel Commission.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or GED; three years’ technical HR experience in recruitment, testing and selection.
• Experience in recruitment, testing and selection under merit systems.
• Knowledge of federal/state laws and California Education Code.

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing guidance to staff and ensure deadlines.
• Interpret and apply Board policies and regulations.
• Prepare examination materials and publish recruitments.
• Screens applications and conducts background checks.
• Coordinate tests and onboarding for temporary staff.

Skills

Recruitment processes

Examination planning

Onboarding temporary staff

Board policies & regulations

HR data handling (HRIS)

Education

High school diploma or GED

3 years technical HR experience in recruitment

Tools

NEOGOV recruitment platform

HRIS systems

Job description

Human Resources Specialist

Salary: $64,248.00 - $79,015.00 Annually

Location: SCCCD District Office - Fresno, CA

Job Type: Permanent

Division: DO Personnel Commission

Job Number: 2026057

Closing: 9/23/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

General Purpose

Under general supervision, carries out the recruitment process tofill classified position vacancies; prepares and executesclassified recruitment plans and the examination components withinthe plans; identifies and on-boards temporary employees forprovisional and limited-term assignment; and performs relatedduties as assigned.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of thevarious types of work that may be performed. The omission ofspecific statements of duties does not exclude them from theposition if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment tothis class.

• Assists in providing work guidance and direction to lower-levelstaff; may monitors staff work for completeness, accuracy andconformance with standards; monitors workflow to ensure thatmandated deadlines are being met; may provide information,instruction and training on work processes and technical, legal andregulatory requirements; provides input to supervisor onsubordinate staff work performance.


• Interprets, explains and applies Board policies, PersonnelCommission rules and services, and federal/state laws andregulations; develops recommendations to improve departmentprocesses and procedures.


• Performs routine to difficult technical assignments in supportof Personnel Commission/classified human resources recruitment andselection programs; works with hiring managers to determineappropriate examination processes; prepares examination materials;selects subject-matter experts; assists in establishing recruitmenttimelines and testing calendars; publishes and advertisesclassified recruitments, including drafting job announcements andsupplemental applications, posting job openings on the District'swebsite and NEOGOV and distributing job flyers for internal andexternal posting.


• Receives and reviews applications for accuracy andcompleteness; screens applications for minimum qualifications;conducts background and reference checks; responds to candidatequestions; generates notices and correspondence to applicants andcandidates regarding application status and scores from competency,performance and written examinations.


• Schedules tests and makes other testing arrangements; proctorsthe administration of tests; works with Personnel Commission staffto make arrangements for subject-matter experts for examinationpanels and performance exams; coordinates and conducts oral panelexaminations; distributes confirmation letters and interviewguidelines to candidates and oral panel members; providesorientation and coaching to panel members; scans and inputs testscores; creates lists of eligible applicants for temporarypositions.


• Works with District hiring managers to identify andselect/place temporary employees in provisional or limited-termassignments; contacts candidates selected for temporary employment;schedules and conducts on-boarding process; establishes start dateswith hiring managers and tracks temporary/ provisional employees;explains and follows up on pre-employment requirements.


• Prepares recruitment reports and other materials for PersonnelCommission meetings; attends Commission meetings when required;reviews Personnel Commission rules and makes recommendations formodification.


• Creates, updates and maintains employee personnel files andrecords for temporary employees; maintains recruitment, selectionand other records; enters and updates personnel transactioninformation into the District's HRIS system; reviews personnelfiles with temporary employees as requested; interprets policies,procedures and regulations to District management, staff and thepublic in assigned areas of responsibility.


• Processes, tracks and maintains records for leaves of absencefor classified employees; advises management and staff on employeeleave rights under Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), CaliforniaFamily Rights Act (CFRA), Pregnancy Disability Leave (PDL) andother state and federal statutes.


• Prepares and conducts a variety of presentations.


• May assist in conducting a variety of surveys including surveysof compensation, benefits, leave benefits and professional growthand longevity benefit offerings


• Demonstrates sensitivity to and understanding of historicallyminoritized groups and participates in professional developmentactivities to increase cultural competency to enhance equity-mindedpractices within the District.

OTHER DUTIES

• Participates in job fairs and other community events toincrease awareness of employment opportunities with theDistrict.


• May attend trainings and workshops.


• Performs related duties as assigned.

Employment Standards / Minimum Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of:

• Basic principles, detailed practices and successful techniquesin conducting recruitment, testing and selection programs in aCalifornia community college with a merit system.


• Processes and practices for maintaining employment testsecurity and integrity.


• Personnel Commission rules, objectives and policies.


• Modern office practices and equipment including computers,applicable software programs and the District's applicant trackingsystem.


• Methods and practices of public personnel administration andapplicable federal, state and local laws and regulations, includingthe California Education Code.


• District human resources policies and procedures and laborcontract provisions.


• Research methods and data analysis techniques.


• Principles and practices of sound business communication.


• Safety policies and safe work practices applicable to theassignment.

Skills and Abilities to:

• Understand, explain and apply Board policy, PersonnelCommission/merit system rules, and the California EducationCode.


• Conduct the full range of recruitment, testing and selectionprocesses for classified positions.


• Review candidates' minimum qualifications and develop accuratefindings.


• Represent the District and department effectively with otherdepartments, applicants and interview panels.


• Prepare and maintain accurate and complete files andrecords.


• Compose clear, concise and comprehensive analyses,correspondence, reports, studies, agreements, presentations andother written materials from brief instructions.


• Establish priorities and work effectively and independentlywith many demands on time.


• Effectively engage and support historically minoritized groupsby addressing issues of equity and improving culturally responsiveservice-oriented practices.


• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, includingin public settings.


• Prepare and present periodic training sessions asdirected.


• Understand and follow written and oral instructions.


• Track statistical information utilizing complex spreadsheetsand databases.


• Operate a computer and use standard business software.


• Analyze situations accurately and adopt effective courses ofaction.


• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with allthose encountered in the course of work.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Graduation from high school or GED equivalent and three years oftechnical HR experience in recruitment, testing and selection; oran equivalent combination of training and experience.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATES AND OTHERREQUIREMENTS

Certain assignments may require a California driver's license andthe ability to maintain insurability under the Districts vehicleinsurance program.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS

The physical and mental demands described here are representativeof those that must be met by employees to successfully perform theessential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may bemade to enable individuals with disabilities to perform theessential functions.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this class, employees are regularlyrequired to sit; talk or hear, in person and by telephone; usehands repetitively to finger, handle, feel or operate standardoffice equipment; and reach with hands and arms. Employees arefrequently required to walk and stand; and lift up to 25pounds.

Mental Demands

While performing the duties of this class, employees are regularlyrequired to use written and oral communication skills; read andinterpret data, information and documents; analyze and solveproblems; observe and interpret situations; learn and apply newinformation or skills; perform highly detailed work; work onmultiple, concurrent tasks; work with frequent interruptions; workunder intensive deadlines; and interact with District managers, staff, the public and others encountered in the course ofwork.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here arerepresentative of those an employee encounters while performing theessential duties of this class. Reasonable accommodations may bemade to enable individuals with disabilities to perform theessential functions.

Employees work under typical office conditions, and the noise levelis usually quiet.

The employee may be required to travel to locations other thanassigned work site and to adjust to work schedule changes andrequirements to work overtime.

SCCCD is an equal opportunity employer committed tofostering innovation and inclusivity. We respond proactively to thediverse needs of the community and welcome individuals excited tojoin our District's purpose to support student success both locallyand globally. United, we the faculty, classified professionals andadministrators pledge to treat all applicants and employees fairlyand equitably.