Temporary Human Resources Clerk - CN / Senior Human Resources Clerk - CN

For questions regarding this position, please contact the Recruiter listed in the Supplemental Information section.

ABOUT THE POSITION

The County of Riverside's Department of Human Resources - Temporary Assignment Program (TAP) is hiring two Senior Human Resources Clerks (CN) to support the Employee Services. These are full-time, temporary roles based in Riverside, CA. Please note that this recruitment will be used to fill positions for Employee Services, but it may be used for other temporary vacancies within Human Resources (Pre-Employment, Recruiting). The selected candidates will be responsible for providing support to the Employee Services Team with payroll, benefits, new hires, clerical support with phones, processing badges, and filing.

Competitive candidates will possess:

Intermediate or advanced Microsoft skills with Outlook, Excel, Word, Teams and PowerPoint. PeopleSoft Application and NeoGov experience. Great customer service and the ability to multi-task.

Work schedule:

Monday-Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm; Overtime required as needed. Meet the Team! Human Resources Department seeks and develops talented professionals who fit a highly engaged and collaborative culture. The Temporary Assignment Program (TAP) recruits and hires temporary employees for all County departments.

TAP Benefits:

https://rc-hr.com/files/users/user116/COR_2026_TAP_Guide_FINAL.pdf (Download PDF reader)

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Human Resources Clerk - Examples of Essential Duties (may include but not limited to) Prepare personnel transaction forms for a variety of classifications and personnel actions in accordance with applicable Salary Ordinance provision, Board resolutions or minute orders, and other County regulations, policies or procedures. Set up and maintain employee personnel files, departmental position control files and other personnel records; compile data and prepare routine statistical and narrative reports relating to the departmental work force profile for affirmative action reporting, employee turnover trends, staff utilization patterns, and other personnel-related matters and processes. Audit attendance reports for completeness and conformity to County Salary Ordinance requirements and departmental policies and maintain files of the same; supervise and/or participate in the preparation of the bi-weekly payroll reports for the Auditor-Controller's Office; collect information and write memos to Payroll for complex or non-routine payroll corrections. Facilitate the arranging of hiring interviews; monitor the receipt of hiring interview results from appointing authorities and audit the interview logs for completeness and conformance to County and departmental procedures; maintain departmental promotion and transfer eligibility lists and refer individuals to departmental appointing authorities as requested. Inform new employees of County and departmental policies and procedures regarding personnel and payroll reporting requirements; explain and answer questions regarding available employment and benefits; assist employees in completing various enrollment forms; instruct departmental personnel in proper procedures for completing time sheets, retirement forms, work injury reports, leave of absence requests, and other personnel related documents. Compose and type general correspondence and other materials; may develop new departmental personnel forms and procedures to improve efficiency and/or comply with new personnel policies and regulations; may act as a lead worker over clerical staff performing personnel functions; train new employees. Sr. Human Resources Clerk - Examples of Essential Duties (may include but not limited to) Process enrollments and changes in employee benefits; set up procedures for performing employee benefit transactions; maintain HR records; design forms. Assist line departments in the processing of benefit enrollment, changes in employee benefits, preparation of HR transactions, and interpretation of HR policies, procedures and regulations. Research and inform employees and/or administrative staff about HR policies and procedures and benefit information. Determine own work priorities to meet deadlines. Coordinate the impact of employee eligibility or change of status in benefit programs with other divisions, departments and organizations. Compile and calculate data and verify its accuracy; prepare reports and recommendations. Advise employees at all organizational levels of the procedural processes of HR programs (e.g., Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS)) and the benefits and requirements of healthcare programs. Assist employees in identifying and comparing benefit options; inform new employees of County and departmental policies and procedures regarding HR and payroll reporting requirements.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS HR

Clerk ($19.2072- $28.5631/hour)

OPTION I

Experience:

Three years of clerical experience.

OPTION II

Education:

Completion of 18 semester or 27 quarter units from an accredited college or university in secretarial sciences, office practices, business education, or a closely related field.

Experience:

Two years of clerical experience.

OPTION III

Education:

Completion of 360 hours of training from a recognized occupational training program in secretarial sciences, business education, or a closely related field.

Experience:

Two years of clerical experience. Sr HR Clerk ($21.0868- $31.3786/hour)

OPTION I

Experience:

Three years of clerical experience which must have included at least one year of primarily performing HR clerical processes and working with HR rules and regulations.

OPTION II

Experience:

Three years of clerical experience which must have included at least one year of primarily performing HR clerical processes and working with HR rules and regulations. (Completion of 18 semester or 27 quarter units from an accredited college or university in secretarial sciences, office practices, business education, or a closely related field may substitute for one year of the general clerical experience.)

OPTION III

Experience:

Three years of clerical experience which must have included at least one year of primarily performing HR clerical processes and working with HR rules and regulations. (Completion of 360 hours of training from a recognized occupational training program in secretarial sciences, business education or a closely related field may substitute for one year of the general clerical experience.)

ALL OPTIONS

Knowledge of:

Laws, rules, regulations, and procedures pertaining to HR practices; HR and payroll recordkeeping practices; HR procedures and forms used to effect changes in employee benefits; office practices and procedures, including preparing correspondence and reports, filing and operating electronic office equipment.

Ability to:

Coach other employees in HR clerical work; interpret, apply and explain complex rules, procedures and guidelines; develop and modify clerical procedures and HR recordkeeping systems; work independently in the absence of specific instructions; compile and organize data and prepare statistical and other reports; work effectively with employees at all organizational levels and the public; speak and write effectively; type 45 net words per minute.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Applicants who fail to provide information demonstrating they possess the position requirements may not be considered further in the application process. A description of job duties directly copied from the job classification or job posting will not be considered. Based on the number of applications received, this posting may close without notice. Qualified applicants may be considered for future vacancies throughout the County.

Recruiter Information:

For specific questions regarding this position, contact Jesus Berrelleza at JBerrelleza@rivco.org. ________________________________________________________________________________________

APPLICATION INFORMATION

Veteran's Preference The County has a Veterans Preference Policy applicable to new hires. To qualify, upload a copy of your (or your spouse's) Member-4 Form DD-214 indicating dates of service, and a copy of your spouse's letter of disability (if applicable) with your application. For privacy reasons, it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans' preference. The Veterans Preference Policy, C-3 is available here: https://rivcocob.org/board-policies Reasonable Accommodations The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter for the position noted above. For additional information and/or to obtain the appropriate form for requesting a reasonable accommodation, please visit the Disability Access Office web page located at: https://rc-hr.com/disability Proof of Education If using education to qualify or when requested by the recruiter, upload a copy of any license(s), official/unofficial transcript(s), degrees, and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov account at the time of application and before the closing date. Official or unofficial transcripts will be accepted. If your education was completed outside of the United States, you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE). Work Authorization Requirement Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application. The County of Riverside does not participate in visa sponsorship programs, including H1-B visas, and will not provide sponsorship for any employment-based visas. Equal Opportunity Employer The County of Riverside is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the County of Riverside to provide equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, or denial of medical and family care leave, or any other non-job-related factors. Pre-Employment All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements including a criminal background investigation, which involves fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment). A pre-employment physical examination and background check may be required. Probationary Period As an Approved Local Merit System, all County of Riverside employees, except those serving "At Will," are subject to the probationary period provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, County Resolution, or Salary Ordinance. Temporary and Per Diem employees serve at the pleasure of the agency/department head. General Information Current County of Riverside and/or current employees of the hiring department may receive priority consideration. Qualified candidates may be considered for future County vacancies. Job postings may close without notice based on application volume. Submit your complete application by the recruitment close date; no late applications are accepted. Ensure all relevant experience/education is reflected on your application/resume, as a failure to demonstrate position requirements may disqualify applicants. A description of job duties directly copied from the job classification or job posting will not be considered. Please read and follow any special application instructions on this posting. Click the ' Apply ' link located on this page to submit your application. For additional instructions on the application process, examinations, Veteran's preference, pre-employment accommodation or other employment questions, please refer to our web site, www.rc-hr.com. If you are experiencing technical problems, you may contact the governmentjobs.com applicant support desk Monday through Friday, 6 am to 5 pm Pacific Time at support@governmentjobs.com or toll-free 1-855-524-5627.