Human Resources Project Assistant at Orange County Department of Education
About the Employer
The Orange County Department of Education (OCDE) serves some of Orange County’s most vulnerable student populations and provides support and mandated fiscal oversight to 28 school districts serving more than 600 schools and approximately 475,000 students. In addition to providing direct instruction to students through its own alternative and special education programs, OCDE administers an array of programs and services that are critical to the operations of local school districts and community colleges, facilitating professional development, legal guidance, payroll, career and technical education support, high-speed internet access, Local Control and Accountability Plan assistance and approval, resources for families, and student enrichment. OCDE’s vision is that “Orange County students will lead the nation in college and career readiness and success.” Department staff are working to achieve this goal in collaboration with educators at all levels of student development, from early childhood through higher education, and in partnership with families, businesses and community organizations.
Job Summary
Job Summary
Human Resources is seeking a creative, ambitious, and detail-oriented individual to serve as Human Resources Project Assistant. The Project Assistant will lead and assist the recruitment process, including interviewing, testing, selection, and placement of all employees hired by OCDE; ensure that job announcements, interview questions, and all other recruiting documents and tools are compliant with OCDE, policies, guidelines, and regulations as well as pertinent state and federal labor and education codes. In addition, the Project Assistant will assist in the OCDE onboarding process; orientation sessions; maintain contact with newly hired staff to support their onboarding experience through the probationary period and support their participation in additional professional development activities; solicit feedback through surveys and other means of outreach. Assist in community outreach and making OCDE an employer of choice with local colleges and universities.
Requirements / Qualifications
Education and Experience: Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in business administration, human resources management,public administration, or a related field. • Three years of responsible experience in organizing Human Resources programs and activities, with at least one year of supervisory experience. • Strong written and oral communication skills, including proofreading and editing sensitive material, preparing professional memos, and presenting to audiences both in person and virtually. • Working knowledge of methods used to organize and promote recruitment, professional learning, and other Human Resources programs. • Experience in a public agency or educational institution is preferred. There are supplemental questions in the application. Please note that the EdJoin system will time-out after a 20-minute period of perceived inactivity. To assist you in the preparation of your application, the supplemental questions are listed here. Your responses should be thoughtful and thorough, and within the limit of 5,000 characters or less. We recommend that you prepare your responses in advance of beginning the application. 1. Describe your role in community outreach and making an organization an employer of choice. How would you engage with local colleges and universities to attract top talent to OCDE? 2. How do you incorporate creativity and innovation into your work, particularly in improving HR processes and procedures? Notice to Applicants: If you require accommodations in the application process, please inform us.
Requirements / Qualifications
Education and Experience: Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in business administration, human resources management,public administration, or a related field. • Three years of responsible experience in organizing Human Resources programs and activities, with at least one year of supervisory experience. • Strong written and oral communication skills, including proofreading and editing sensitive material, preparing professional memos, and presenting to audiences both in person and virtually. • Working knowledge of methods used to organize and promote recruitment, professional learning, and other Human Resources programs. • Experience in a public agency or educational institution is preferred. There are supplemental questions in the application. Please note that the EdJoin system will time-out after a 20-minute period of perceived inactivity. To assist you in the preparation of your application, the supplemental questions are listed here. Your responses should be thoughtful and thorough, and within the limit of 5,000 characters or less. We recommend that you prepare your responses in advance of beginning the application. 1. Describe your role in community outreach and making an organization an employer of choice. How would you engage with local colleges and universities to attract top talent to OCDE? 2. How do you incorporate creativity and innovation into your work, particularly in improving HR processes and procedures? Notice to Applicants: If you require accommodations in the application process, please inform us.
Comments and Other Information
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the completed online application.
Before receiving authorization to work in this position, the individual selected will be required to provide a current negative TB authorization, within the last 60 days, and submit fingerprints for the purpose of conducting a confidential background investigation and record check. The tests are arranged and paid for by OCDE.
The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 requires employers to verify the employability of all new employees. Before the Department will finalize an offer of employment, the candidate selected will be required to show original documents which establish both the individual’s identity and employment authorization. The candidate must also sign a statement under penalty of perjury regarding his/her employability.
We reserve the right to reopen, readvertise, or delay filling this position.
AA/EOE/ADA
Comments and Other Information
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the completed online application.
Before receiving authorization to work in this position, the individual selected will be required to provide a current negative TB authorization, within the last 60 days, and submit fingerprints for the purpose of conducting a confidential background investigation and record check. The tests are arranged and paid for by OCDE.
The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 requires employers to verify the employability of all new employees. Before the Department will finalize an offer of employment, the candidate selected will be required to show original documents which establish both the individual’s identity and employment authorization. The candidate must also sign a statement under penalty of perjury regarding his/her employability.
We reserve the right to reopen, readvertise, or delay filling this position.
AA/EOE/ADA
Application Deadline
12/22/2023 4:00 PM Pacific
Date Posted
12/1/2023
Contact
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay Range
$5712.00 - $6965.00 Monthly
$5712.00 - $6965.00 Monthly
Add'l Salary Info
Classified Management, Range 7: Salary placement is based on education and years of related experience.
Length of Work Year
225
Employment Type
Full Time