HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST (2362) at Glendale Unified School District
About the Employer
In Glendale Unified schools, we focus on maximizing student achievement, fostering students’ social and emotional growth, and creating a vibrant, inclusive environment where all children can learn and thrive. Glendale Unified is the third largest school district in Los Angeles County. We proudly serve 25,000 students in preschool through 12th grade and beyond. We proudly offer dual immersion programs in seven languages; Armenian, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, and Spanish. Glendale Unified also offers six magnet schools focused on technology, world languages, and visual and performing arts, and a wide variety of Career and Technical Education pathways beginning in middle school. Through a collaborative partnership with Glendale Community College, Glendale Unified offers students multiple opportunities to earn college credit before they graduate from high school, including our Hoover Early College Academy and Glendale High Cloud Computing and Computer Science Academy. We are excelling together to provide our students with endless pathways for success! Several of our schools are recipients of prestigious awards such as: National Blue Ribbon Schools, California Distinguished Schools, California Gold Ribbon Schools, and Title I Academic Achieving Schools. Glendale Unified is a diverse school district that welcomes students and families from all over the world. Our students come from a wide range of ethnic, cultural, and socio-economic backgrounds and speak 35 different languages.
Job Summary
Job Summary
Assists administrative personnel in the Human Resources unit by planning, initiating, and coordinating support in such areas as personnel management, staff development, recruitment, onboarding, hiring, and related staff functions and responsibilities.
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GLENDALE UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT CLASS DESCRIPTION
HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST
DEFINITION
Assists administrative personnel in the Human Resources unit by planning, initiating, and coordinating support in such areas as personnel management, staff development, recruitment and hiring, and related staff functions and responsibilities.
DISTINGUISHING CHRACTERISTICS BETWEEN RELATED CLASSES
A Human Resources Specialist assists in such areas as personnel management, staff development, recruitment and hiring; and advises regarding merit system rules and procedures, collective bargaining agreements, grievances, disciplinary actions, discrimination complaints, and other personnel matters.
An Assistant Director, Classified Personnel assists the Chief Human Resources and Operations Officer in the administration of the professional/technical personnel program for classified employees.
A Human Resources Analyst Performs a variety of technical personnel duties relating to recruitment, selection, and job placement of gradually increasing scope and complexity, with advancing requirements of initiative and independence of action.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXCERCISED
General supervision is received from the Chief Human Resources and Operations Officer.
Immediate supervision may be exercised intermittently or directly over incumbents in lower level personnel and clerical classes.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
Advises administrators, supervisors, and employees regarding merit system rules and procedures, assignment procedures, collective bargaining agreements, grievances, disciplinary actions, discrimination complaints, and other personnel matters.
Confers with employees and their representatives in efforts to resolve problems of employer/employee relations.
Investigates employee disciplinary problems and recommends appropriate action in collaboration with the Assistant Director of Classified Personnel.
Investigates employee complaints of harassment or discrimination filed with the District or governmental agencies and assists in recommending appropriate action in collaboration with the Assistant Director of Classified Personnel.
Maintains records on disciplinary actions, grievances, Public Employment Relations Board (PERB), discrimination complaints, and related matters.
Determines classified employee training needs and arranges for or conducts training sessions.
Revises class descriptions based on knowledge of positions gained from desk audits and classification studies.
Reviews position descriptions for accuracy, completeness, and appropriateness of action or request.
Assists in composing a variety of technical written materials, including procedures, class descriptions, salary study reports, and composes correspondence and responses to questionnaires.
Arranges and schedules interviews, instructs committee members in procedures and standards to be applied, and gives general guidance to interviewers to achieve reliability, fair competition, and standards or eligibility.
Assists the Classified Testing Unit in clerical and technical tasks as directed.
Confers with administrators, employees and community representatives in meetings and by correspondence and telephone relative to classification, compensation, rules and personnel transactions.
Prepares and reviews personnel rules and interprets policies on such matters as appointments, promotions, demotions, transfers, dismissals, resignations, layoffs, reemployment, vacations, leaves of absence, compensation within classification, job analyses and performance evaluations; participates in the discussion, interpretation and revision of rules and regulations relating to personnel matters.
Communicates with and may counsel prospective applicants by telephone, e-mail or in person, regarding career opportunities in the District, employment policies and procedures.
May visit other agencies for the purpose of attending a variety of meetings, trainings and conferences and/or to participate and cooperate in applicable examination processes.
May visit District school sites and offices for a variety of personnel related activities including job analyses, desk audits, reclassification studies, etc.
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of:
District organization, operations, policies and objective.
Principles and practices of public and private personnel administration.
Merit System and related provisions of the California Education Code, Fair Labor Standards Act (FSLA), Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Family Medical Leave Act, California Family Rights Act.
Techniques and tools used in the development and administration of position classification and compensation plans.
Research methods and report writing techniques.
Methods of statistical analysis and prediction.
Laws, rules and regulations pertaining to a Merit System.
Principles and techniques of recruitment and selection of personnel; job analysis methods and techniques; validation strategies; knowledge of specified guideless for selection compliance.
Modern office practices, procedures and equipment, operation of a computer terminal and designated software, including specialized applicant tracking systems such as NEOGOV.
Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary.
Advanced oral and written communication skills.
Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
Ability to:
Identify allocation standards and apply classification principles and techniques in a wide variety of occupational fields.
Allocate positions to classes or reallocate classes with consistency and accuracy.
Perform complex assignments independently.
Formulate and express ideas clearly in written and oral presentation.
Perform simultaneously numerous assignments with close attention to details, schedules and deadlines.
Maintain confidentiality of sensitive and privileged information.
Perform arithmetical and statistical calculations related to personnel office functions, practices and procedures.
Assist with compliance of State and Federal programs.
Operate a variety of office equipment including a computer and specialized applicant tracking software such as NEOGOV; operate a keyboard with speed and accuracy.
Work independently, plan and organize work.
Complete work with many interruptions.
Communicate effective both orally and in writing.
Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS
Minimum Requirements:
Education:
Graduation from a recognized four-year college or university, preferably with a degree in public administration, personnel administration, psychology, or industrial relations.
Experience:
Three years of technical level experience in personnel administration including position classification, wage and salary administration, and/or employer/employee negotiations.
Any other combination of education, training or experience that could likely provide the desired skills, knowledge or abilities may be considered.
Additional professional level experience in personnel administration in the areas listed above may be substituted on a year for year basis for the education requirement.
Desirable Qualifications:
Technical level experience in staff development.
Written and oral proficiency in a second language.
LICENSE OR CERTIFICATE
A valid state of California Class C driver's license and use of a personal vehicle to visit work sites and attend meetings.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Environment:
Office environment with constant interruptions.
Physical Demands:
Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard and other office equipment.
Sitting for extended periods of time.
Kneeling, bending at the waist, and reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally to retrieve and store files and supplies.
Hearing and speaking to exchange information in person or on the telephone.
Seeing to read, prepare and assure the accuracy of documents.
10/01/2020 - Classification established by Personnel Commission
Requirements / Qualifications
OPEN COMPETITIVE RECRUITMENT CURRENT VACANCY: One full-time management position (8 hrs./day, 12 mos./yr.), with full benefits, in the Human Resources Department, at the Administration Center. All Glendale Unified School District jobs are in person. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Education: Graduation from a recognized four-year college or university, preferably with a degree in public administration, personnel administration, psychology, or industrial relations. Experience: Three years of technical level experience in personnel administration including position classification, wage and salary administration, and/or employer/employee negotiations. Any other combination of education, training or experience that could likely provide the desired skills, knowledge or abilities may be considered. Additional professional level experience in personnel administration in the areas listed above may be substituted on a year for year basis for the education requirement. Desirable Qualifications: Technical level experience in staff development. Written and oral proficiency in a second language. License or Certificate: A valid state of California Class C driver's license and use of a personal vehicle to visit work sites and attend meetings.
No online application process through EDJOIN. To apply: Visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/gusd Step-by-step online employment application guide:https://www.schooljobs.com/home/applicationguide Phone inquiries are welcome at (818) 241-3111, Ext. 1378. Incomplete applications are disqualified. Application materials must clearly demonstrate that applicants meet all minimum requirements for the job. If desired, resumes and other supporting documents may be scanned and attached to supplement a completed application form. A review of applicants' experience and qualifications will be conducted. Based on the evaluation, those whose qualifications best meet the current needs of the District will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process. Qualified candidates will be provided with more details at the appropriate time.
Requirements / Qualifications
OPEN COMPETITIVE RECRUITMENT CURRENT VACANCY: One full-time management position (8 hrs./day, 12 mos./yr.), with full benefits, in the Human Resources Department, at the Administration Center. All Glendale Unified School District jobs are in person. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Education: Graduation from a recognized four-year college or university, preferably with a degree in public administration, personnel administration, psychology, or industrial relations. Experience: Three years of technical level experience in personnel administration including position classification, wage and salary administration, and/or employer/employee negotiations. Any other combination of education, training or experience that could likely provide the desired skills, knowledge or abilities may be considered. Additional professional level experience in personnel administration in the areas listed above may be substituted on a year for year basis for the education requirement. Desirable Qualifications: Technical level experience in staff development. Written and oral proficiency in a second language. License or Certificate: A valid state of California Class C driver's license and use of a personal vehicle to visit work sites and attend meetings.
No online application process through EDJOIN. To apply: Visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/gusd Step-by-step online employment application guide:https://www.schooljobs.com/home/applicationguide Phone inquiries are welcome at (818) 241-3111, Ext. 1378. Incomplete applications are disqualified. Application materials must clearly demonstrate that applicants meet all minimum requirements for the job. If desired, resumes and other supporting documents may be scanned and attached to supplement a completed application form. A review of applicants' experience and qualifications will be conducted. Based on the evaluation, those whose qualifications best meet the current needs of the District will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process. Qualified candidates will be provided with more details at the appropriate time.
Comments and Other Information
Statement of Non-discrimination (Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973): The Board of Education is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in education. District programs, activities and services shall be free from unlawful discrimination, harassment (including sexual harassment), intimidation, and/or bullying based on actual or perceived sex, race or ethnicity, color, national origin, nationality, religion, age, sexual orientation, sexual preference, ancestry, ethnic group identification, gender, gender expression, gender identity, physical or mental disability, marital or parental status, or on the basis of a person's association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics, or sexual harassment in any district service, program and/or activity that receives or benefits from state financial assistance. The Board shall promote programs which ensure that unlawful discriminatory practices are eliminated in all district activities. The District will take steps to assure that the lack of English will not be a barrier to admission and participation in district programs. A copy of the District's Uniform Complaint Policy is available by calling (818) 241-3111, Ext. 1457. Complaints alleging noncompliance with this policy of nondiscrimination should be directed to the following personnel:Title IX Coordinator: Dr. Kelly King, 223 N. Jackson St., (818) 241-3111, Ext. 1209, titleix@gusd.net
Section 504 Coordinator: Dr. Narineh Khemichian, 223 North Jackson, (818) 241-3111, Ext. 1500, nkhemichian@gusd.net
Title II/ADA: Dr. Kelly King, 223 N. Jackson St., (818) 241-3111, Ext. 1209, kking@gusd.net
Comments and Other Information
Statement of Non-discrimination (Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973): The Board of Education is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in education. District programs, activities and services shall be free from unlawful discrimination, harassment (including sexual harassment), intimidation, and/or bullying based on actual or perceived sex, race or ethnicity, color, national origin, nationality, religion, age, sexual orientation, sexual preference, ancestry, ethnic group identification, gender, gender expression, gender identity, physical or mental disability, marital or parental status, or on the basis of a person's association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics, or sexual harassment in any district service, program and/or activity that receives or benefits from state financial assistance. The Board shall promote programs which ensure that unlawful discriminatory practices are eliminated in all district activities. The District will take steps to assure that the lack of English will not be a barrier to admission and participation in district programs. A copy of the District's Uniform Complaint Policy is available by calling (818) 241-3111, Ext. 1457. Complaints alleging noncompliance with this policy of nondiscrimination should be directed to the following personnel:Title IX Coordinator: Dr. Kelly King, 223 N. Jackson St., (818) 241-3111, Ext. 1209, titleix@gusd.net
Section 504 Coordinator: Dr. Narineh Khemichian, 223 North Jackson, (818) 241-3111, Ext. 1500, nkhemichian@gusd.net
Title II/ADA: Dr. Kelly King, 223 N. Jackson St., (818) 241-3111, Ext. 1209, kking@gusd.net
Application Deadline
2/6/2026 5:00 PM Pacific
Date Posted
1/14/2026
Contact
Manik Aidie
818-241-3111 1357
818-241-3111 1357
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay Range
$5,057.87 - $6,777.33 Monthly
$5,057.87 - $6,777.33 Monthly
Length of Work Year
12
Employment Type
Full Time