TEMPORARY SR HUMAN RESOURCES CLERK

Location:	Riverside, CA,
Employee Type:	Temporary
Pay Range:	$15 to $15 per Hour (USD)
Experience:	2 - 5 years
Education:	Highschool GED
Travel Required:	none

Under general supervision, performs the most difficult clerical functions which are encompassed in the administration of County human resource programs, and serves in a lead capacity over others in the performance of the work; provides lead supervision and coordinates the processing of human resource transaction forms, employee insurance forms, payroll attendance reports, and maintenance of human resource records; interprets and applies complex rules and regulations; serves as the resource specialist and representative to operating departments of a human resource program and function; and does other work as required. This class provides lead supervision to Human Resources Clerks and clerical support staff. In the Human Resources Department the Senior Human Resources Clerk is also responsible for maintaining an effective work flow within one or more human resource program functions, for example, the retirement and health plan programs. In operating departments the position is also responsible for providing clerical human resource support for administrative and other department staff. An incumbent of this class exercises considerable independence in setting personal work priorities. This class is distinguished from Department Human Resources Coordinator in that responsibilities do not involve coordination of the full range of human resource activities.
Provides lead supervision and oversees the processing of human resource records. Trains, advises, and reviews the work of employees performing clerical human resource functions. Processes enrollments and changes in employee benefits; Sets up procedures for performing employee benefit transactions, and maintains human resource records; designs forms. Assists line departments in the processing of benefit enrollment, changes in employee benefits, preparation of human resource transactions, and interpretation of human resource policies, procedures and regulations. Determines whether employees qualify for human resource benefits, on the basis of complex rules. Researches and informs employees and/or administrative staff about human resource policies and procedures and benefit information. Determines own work priorities to meet deadlines. Coordinates the impact of employee eligibility or change of status in benefit programs with other divisions, departments, and organizations. Compiles and calculates data and verifies its accuracy; prepares reports and recommendations. Advises employees at all organizational levels of the procedural processes of human resource programs such as the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) and the benefits and requirements of health care programs. Assists employees in identifying and comparing benefit options; Informs new employees of County and departmental policies and procedures regarding human resource and payroll reporting requirements.
Experience: Three years of clerical experience, at least two years of which consisted primarily of performing human resource clerical processes and working with human resource rules and regulations. Either of the following may be substituted for one year of the general clerical experience: Completion of 18 semester or 27 quarter units from a recognized college in secretarial sciences, office practices, business education, or a closely related field. OR Completion of 360 hours of training from a recognized occupational training program in secretarial sciences, business education, or a closely related field. Knowledge of: Laws, rules, regulations, and procedures pertaining to human resource practices; human resource and payroll record keeping practices; human resource 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 human resource clerical work; interpret, apply, and explain complex rules, procedures, and guidelines; develop and modify clerical procedures and human resource 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.
This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies.

For specific questions regarding this position, contact the recruiter listed in this posting. All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment physical exam, including a drug/alcohol test, and a criminal background investigation, including fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction related to the position may disqualify the applicant from County employment). Required Probationary Period - As an Approved Local Merit System, the County of Riverside requires all new regular or seasonal employees to serve an initial probationary period, the duration of which is indicated 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. The County of Riverside is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the County of Riverside to provide employment opportunity 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 factor. 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 listed on the job posting. 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: http://dao.rc-hr.com/. ****CURRENT COUNTY EMPLOYEES MUST USE THEIR EMPLOYEE SELF SERVICE ACCOUNT TO APPLY.****
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