Senior Human Resources Specialist

Orange County Fire Authority; California (MO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) is seeking a Senior Human Resources Specialist to join the Recruitment Division within the Human Resources Department. This full-time role supports recruitment, selection, testing, offers, and background reviews.

Primary duties include assisting with developing processes, reviewing applications, updating examinations, and coordinating pre-employment steps, under the Human Resources Manager. OCFA emphasizes service and growth within a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Business Administration, or a related field.
• Two years of technical level human resources experience in assigned area.
• Possession of a valid California Class C Driver License at time of appointment.

Responsibilities

• Support development of recruitment and selection processes, review applications, and update examinations.
• Prepare interview materials and extend job offers.
• Coordinate pre-employment testing and assist with background reviews.

Skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Associate's degree in Business Administration or related field

Tools

California DMV Pull Notice Program

Job description

THE POSITION

The Senior Human Resources Specialist recruitment is an Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) internal recruitment. Only applications from current, qualified OCFA personnel will be accepted. All interested OCFA employees are encouraged to apply.

The OCFA is currently recruiting to fill one (1) vacancy for the position of Senior Human Resources Specialist in the Recruitment Division of the Human Resources Department. This recruitment will be used to fill the current vacancy and establish an eligibility list for future vacancies.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

The ideal candidate will be customer service–oriented and deeply committed to the principle of “In Service of Others.” They will demonstrate a strong desire to learn, a passion for excellence, and a commitment to keeping OCFA’s mission at the forefront of their actions and priorities. The candidate will be accountable, model OCFA’s best practices, ideals, and values, and thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

Your application MUST include all current education and relevant OCFA work experience to be considered for this position. Failure to include your OCFA work experience along with any other related qualifying experience in the work history section of your application will result in disqualification from the selection process.

This newly approved, full-time position will report to the Human Resources Manager of Recruitment. This position is underfilling a Human Resources Analyst II position with room for future professional growth.

In addition to managing databases, maintaining records, and researching and compiling data, the incumbent will serve as an integral member of the Recruitment Team. Responsibilities will include supporting the development of recruitment and selection processes, reviewing applications, updating written and computer-based examinations, preparing interview materials, extending job offers, coordinating pre-employment testing, and assisting with background reviews.

CLASS SUMMARY:

Incumbents are responsible for performing paraprofessional level administrative and technical activities in support of human resources functions including, but not limited to: benefits administration, classification and compensation, employee/labor relations, training and development, performance management, and recruitment and selection.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:

The Senior Human Resources Specialist is the second level in a seven level human resources series. The Senior Human Resources Specialist is distinguished from the Human Resources Specialist by its lead level responsibilities and journey level paraprofessional activities. The Senior Human Resources Specialist is distinguished from the Human Resources Analyst I, which performs professional level administrative, technical, and analytical activities in support of one or more human resources functions.

To view the essential functions, knowledge, and skills associated with this position, please follow the link to the classification specification provided below.

Senior Human Resources Specialist

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.

EDUCATION (position requirements at entry):

• Associate's degree in Business Administration, or a related field

EXPERIENCE (position requirements at entry):

• Two (2) years of technical level human resources experience in assigned area

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS:

• Possession of a valid California Class C Driver License is required at time of appointment.

This classification is subject to enrollment in the California DMV Pull Notice Program, which periodically provides Risk Management with the incumbent's Driver License record and status.

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:

• Last day to submit application:Monday, September 14, 2026 at 11:59 pm
• Oral Interview: Week of September 21, 2026
• Hire Date: TBD

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Positions in this class typically require grasping, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions.

Light Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for Sedentary Work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for Light Work.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Incumbents work in a standard office environment.

NOTE: The above job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the needs of the department.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:

The Orange County Fire Authority is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.