Moreno Valley Unified School District

Human Resources Division

I. Position Title
Human Resource Specialist

II. Position Definition
Under administrative supervision, performs a variety of technical duties and responsibilities of an analytical nature including the development and implementation of the District’s personnel policies, procedures, and recruitment processes for management, certificated, and classified positions.

III. Responsibilities
A. Assists with the development and implementation of the recruitment, selection, hiring, assignment, evaluation, training, and discipline programs of all employees. (E)
B. Conducts special studies and surveys on personnel-related matters and the preparation of reports.
C. Assists in the maintenance of seniority lists, employer-employee relations, age and salary programs, employee evaluations, etc. (E)
D. Assists in the development of periodic reports for the Board of Education, State and County Superintendent of Schools, legislatures, state and federal compliance agencies as deemed necessary. (E)
E. Processes and keeps record of all changes in employment status, recruitment activities, training programs, test validation reports, etc.; records, verifies and transmits payroll employee data information.
F. Develops, prepares and maintains all oral interview questions for employment applicants. (E)
G. Maintains the District’s classification plan, job specification, and applications for all employment positions.
H. Oversees the maintenance of all employee automated systems, including personnel files and Board actions.
I. Interprets the District’s policies and procedures, collective bargaining agreements, and applicable laws within the areas of responsibility. (E)
J. Maintains confidentiality of pre-employment and personnel files.
K. Advertises for vacancies utilizing the media, inter-school posting, and various public and private agencies.
L. Compiles and organizes data to produce a variety of specialized lists and reports; inputs and retrieves information from the Riverside County computer system; updates personnel, salary, job classification and other changes as they occur; updates personnel procedural manuals and personnel forms.
M. Completes reference checks on employment candidates.
N. Completes wage and employment verifications, surveys and subpoenas of records for District personnel.
O. May supervise the work assignments of other clerical personnel.
P. Performs other related duties as assigned.

E = Essential

IV. Qualifications
Knowledge of: principles and practices of personnel administration, equal opportunity requirements, collective bargaining and contract administration; appropriate federal, state, and local laws on personnel, employer-employee related matters; processes used in recruitment and selection of District employees; techniques of file and record management, data collection, and compilation and report writing; modern office equipment, practices, and procedures including office organization and work scheduling.

Ability to: organize and maintain the security of confidential materials; exercise a high degree of clerical skills in the control of complex personnel transactions; perform basic mathematical computations; understand and carry out oral and written directions; work effectively with details under pressure and with frequent interruptions; compose correspondence utilizing proper grammar, spelling, punctuation, and business format; operate standard office equipment and computers; type at net corrected speed of 50 wpm; interface with public and all segments of the District.

Experience/ Education:
A minimum of three (3) years of recent, successful experience in the organization and functioning of a personnel services related organization. Experience in equal opportunity, fair employment practices, and employee retention and assistance programs is desirable.

Graduation from high school; one (1) year of coursework from an accredited college/university in personnel, public or business administration, secretarial science, or related field may be substituted for a maximum of one (1) year of the three (3) years of work experience; experience in educational institution with personnel operations is desirable.

Other: Must possess a valid California Driver's License during the course of employment. Must be insurable at standard rates and maintain such insurability during the course of employment.

Preferred qualifications: Ability to speak, read, and effectively communicate in Spanish.

V. Working Conditions
A. Environment
• Office environment at the District office
• Demanding time lines
• Subject to frequent interruptions and daily contact with staff and public.

B. Physical Abilities
• Occasional bending at the waist and stooping.
• Occasional carrying, pushing, pulling or lifting up to 20 lbs.
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate standard office equipment
• Hearing and speaking to exchange information in person and on the
telephone
• Occasional reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally
• Visual ability to read, prepare/process documents and small figures
• Sitting and/or standing for extended periods of time
• Mobility
C. Hazards
• Extended viewing of computer monitor
• Working around and with office equipment having moving parts



9-2005
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