Human Resources Assistant- Confidential (10-15 hrs./wk. @ District Office) at Southern Humboldt Joint Unified School District Print Application Deadline Until Filled Date Posted 10/27/2026 Contact Sarah Purl 707-943-1789 Number of Openings 1 Salary Pay dependent on experience Add'l Salary Info Confidential Salary Schedule (Range 1, $22.91-35,26) Length of Work Year 260 Employment Type Part Time About the Employer The Southern Humboldt Joint Unified School District crosses two counties, Mendocino and Humboldt, in the heart of the redwoods, extending from remote, mountain areas, to the Eel and Mattole River valleys, to Kings Range and out to the Lost Coast of the Pacific Ocean. The school district encompasses an area of approximately 773 square miles. Employment in Southern Humboldt and Northern Mendocino counties includes tourism, commercial fishing, timber, agriculture, ranching, the school district, the community hospital, and state agencies. The Southern Humboldt Joint Unified School District unified in 1948, combining nineteen separate school districts. Southern Humboldt Joint Unified School District is committed to educational excellence through a comprehensive program that promotes the success of all students by empowering them with the skills and attitudes necessary to be confident and engaged citizens of a changing world. The District is currently comprised of Redway Elementary School (K-6), Whitethorn Elementary School (K-6), Casterlin Elementary School (K-8), Miranda Junior High School (7-8), Casterlin High School (9-12) and South Fork High School (9-12), and an alternative educational program, Osprey Learning Center, which includes a K-12 Independent Study program and a Continuation High School. Our current enrollment is approximately 700 students.
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The vision of Southern Humboldt Joint Unified School District is to equip every student to become well-rounded, confident citizens who embrace life-long learning while pursuing their chosen pathway and improving their communities. In partnership with students and families, the mission of Southern Humboldt's dedicated and caring staff is to create experiences that challenge and empower every student to develop valuable knowledge, social skills, and community commitment. Southern Humboldt Joint Unified School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In accordance with Federal civil rights law, civil rights regulations and policies, the Southern Humboldt Unified School District, its offices, and employees, are prohibited from discriminating based on age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, gender identity, immigration status, marital status, nationality, parental status, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, political beliefs, or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perc Job Summary Job Summary
POSITION SUMMARY
Under the direction of the Director of Payroll and Personnel / Superintendent, the Human Resources Assistant provides administrative and technical support for the District's human resources functions. The position assists with employee records, recruitment and hiring, onboarding, leaves, benefits, personnel transactions, employee communications, and compliance with District policies, collective bargaining agreements, and applicable federal and California laws. The HR Assistant works with administrators, employees, applicants, payroll, business services, and other District departments to ensure that personnel processes are accurate, timely, confidential, and consistent. Please review job description. View Job Description Requirements / Qualifications For more information on Requirements/Qualifications, please contact the employer. Comments and Other Information For more information on Comments and Other Information, please contact the employer. Links Related To This Job Southern Humboldt Joint Unified School District Website Humboldt County Office of Education CalPERS Links Not all postings qualify for CalPERS. Informational Only. CalPERS Retirement Benefits