HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST - EMPLOYEE & LABOR RELATIONS

HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST - EMPLOYEE & LABOR RELATIONS

Salary

$55,704.00 - $78,096.00 Annually

Location

City Hall 3900 Main Street, Riverside, CA

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

26-8699-01

Department

Human Resources

Division

Human Resources-Administration

Opening Date

10/22/2026

Closing Date

10/28/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

The Position

The City of Riverside, Human Resources Department is accepting applications for the position of Human Resources Specialist to fill one (1) vacancy in the Employee & Labor Relations Division. The eligibility list established may be used to fill the current and/or upcoming vacancies within this classification in this Division, or any other division of Human Resources for up to six (6) months.

Under general supervision, a Human Resources Specialist will perform para-professional human resources work in a variety of program areas including: Recruitment & Selection; Classification & Compensation, Benefits; Training; Employee & Labor Relations and/or Administration; and will do related work as required.

Work Performed

Typical duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Participate in the maintenance of the position control system, processing personnel actions and updating Payroll/Human Resources system changes.
• Assist in resolving personnel problems; analyzing staff needs; interpreting personnel policies and procedures; recommending effective courses of action.
• Speak before groups concerning human resources matters.
• Participate in special projects and training as assigned.
• Prepare and/or deliver orientation programs, training programs and other related workshops.
• Prepare reports, charts, tables and graphs.
• Assist in the preparation of recruitment plans, job announcements and advertising strategies.
• Review and evaluate applications and determine applicant eligibility.
• Administer and score examinations; certify eligibility lists to operating departments.
• Participate in the administration of employee benefit programs by providing forms, information and counseling.
• Accept applications and assist in filing claims for employees and/or beneficiaries to receive life insurance or long- term disability payments.
• Coordinate open enrollment and the benefits fair.
• Assist in and conduct routine position classification studies.
• Assist in the preparation and revision of class specifications.
• Participate in and conduct salary and fringe benefit surveys; compile and analyze data and make recommendations.
• Schedule locations and times for training programs; maintain training records, files and rating sheets.
• Design and develop training materials and manuals; conduct specialized computer software training including word processing, database, spreadsheet and electronic mail.
• Assist in the maintenance of the Human Resources internal/external internet sites.
• Serve as department's receptionist as a key point of contact for the Human Resources Department.

Qualifications

Education:

Equivalent to an Associate of Arts degree from an accredited college in business/public administration, human resources, social or behavioral sciences, psychology, or a closely related field.

Additional professional experience may substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

Experience:

Two years of advanced administrative support experience, preferably in human resource functions.

Up to one year of additional education may substitute for one year of the required experience.

Highly Desired Qualifications:

• Human Resources experience working for a public agency.
• Advanced level of proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

Selection Process

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION:

1) Completed Employment Application

2) Completed Supplemental Questionnaire

FOR GENERAL INFORMATION ON COMPLETING YOUR ON-LINE APPLICATION, CLICK HERE: (Application Guide).

The selection process will begin with an employment application package screening, with the best qualified candidates being invited to participate further in the assessment process. This process may include any combination of written, performance, and oral assessments to evaluate job-related education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. Those who successfully complete the selection process will be placed on the eligibility list for this classification.

The City of Riverside does not provide sponsorship for employment-based work visas. Candidates must be legally authorized to work permanently in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

An exception may be made if the selected candidate is eligible to work in the United States as a USMCA professional in the TN nonimmigrant classification.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON SCHEDULING ASSESSMENTS:

If you are selected to move forward in the assessment process, you may be required to self-schedule your appointment. You will be notified via email of your status and provided with self-scheduling instructions. Please check your email regularly following the closing date of this recruitment.

Positions that require, or may require, a California Commercial Driver's License are considered Safety Sensitive and are monitored by the U.S. Department of Transportation. Any candidate being considered for a Safety Sensitive position must submit authorization forms to the City immediately upon request to begin the pre-employment process.

It is the responsibility of candidates with a disability requiring accommodation in the assessment process to contact the Human Resources Department in writing to request such accommodation prior to the closing date of this recruitment.

Appointment may be subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment background investigation, drug screen, and/or medical/physical examination.

NOTE: The City reserves the right to modify selection devices and test instruments in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards. Candidates may reapply when there is a posting to establish an eligibility list.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Proof of education listed in your application will be requested at the time of conditional offer. Acceptable documentation consists of transcripts or degree, if applicable, by the accredited U.S. college or university.

Education obtained outside the United States (US) require one of the following options:

• An equivalency statement from an evaluation company certified by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) at Members - NACES or the Association of International Credential Evaluators Inc. (AICE) at http://aice-eval.org/members/.
• An advanced-level degree from an accredited US college or university.

All applicants will be notified via e-mail or telephone of their application status and the assessment dates/times/locations after the closing date of this announcement.

THE PROVISIONS OF THIS JOB ANNOUNCEMENT DO NOT CONSTITUTE AN EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED CONTRACT.

Benefit Level I includes Para-Professional and Supervisory classifications (Non-exempt)

The City offers an attractive benefits package, the central provisions of which are as follows:

• Retirement for Classic Members - For employees hired after 1/1/2013 who are CLASSIC MEMBERS of California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) or a reciprocal agency as of 12/31/12 and have not been separated from service from such agency for six months or more, the retirement benefit shall be 2.7 % @ age 55; 3-year final compensation. The required employee contribution is 8%. The City does not participate in Social Security; thus, employees do not bear this additional 6.2% expense.

• Retirement for New Members - For employees hired 1/1/2013 or later and who ARE NOT a member of the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) or a reciprocal agency as of 12/31/12, or those who have been separated from a public agency which contracts with CalPERS or a reciprocal agency for six months or more, the retirement benefit shall be 2% at age 62; 3 year final compensation. The required employee contribution is 50% of the normal cost and is subject to change per CalPERS every fiscal year. The City does not participate in Social Security; thus, employees do not bear this additional 6.2% expense.

• Health Insurance - The City offers six health insurance plans and contributes up to $1,734 per month for HMO plans(family coverage).

• Dental Insurance - The City provides three dental insurance plans and contributes up to $85 per month.

• Vision Insurance - The City provides vision coverage through Vision Service Plan (VSP) for employees and their dependents that are enrolled in medical coverage.

• Life Insurance - The City provides and pays for term life insurance with accidental death and dismemberment equal to two times the annual salary rounded to the next highest $1,000 (up to $700k) plus AD&D. Additional Life Insurance is available and voluntary for employee and eligible dependents (up to $300k).

• Deferred Compensation - The City contributes $125 per month with a minimum employee contribution of $12.50 per check. Participation in the deferred compensation plan is optional.

• Leave Benefits - Includes vacation leave, sick leave, bereavement leave, and holiday benefits. Please refer to the Fringe Benefits and Salary Plan for specific details.

• Flexible Spending Account - The City offers a Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Plan for optional participation.

• Long Term Disability - The City offers optional enrollment in the Long-Term Disability Plan.

• LegalEase Plan - Optional legal services plan for employees and eligible dependents.

• Critical Illness Plan - Optional critical illness insurance plan for employees and eligible dependents.

• Vacation Accrual - 0-9 yrs = 128 hrs., 10+ yrs = 168 hrs.

For additional benefits information, please visit the following page: https://www.riversideca.gov/human/employee-hub/benefits/about-1

For part-time, benefitted positions the insurance and other benefits (leave accruals, holidays, etc.) are pro-rated based on ½ or ¾ time status.

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Instructions: The information on the application and your responses to the following supplemental questions will be used to determine whether you meet the minimum and/or highly desirable qualifications for the position in which you are applying. Detailed responses must be provided for each question in order to ensure qualifications are properly considered.

(Do not refer to a resume in lieu of completing the supplemental questions).

Employers listed on this questionnaire must also be listed and fully detailed in the work experience section of your application.

• I understand.

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Please indicate the highest level of education that you have completed.

• Less than a High School Diploma or GED
• High School diploma or GED
• Some college (up to 59 semester units or 89 quarter units)
• Associates degree (60 semester or 90 quarter units)
• More than an Associates Degree, but less than a Bachelors (61 semester to 179 quarter units)
• Bachelors degree (120 semester or 180 quarter units)
• Masters degree
• PhD

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Please indicate the amount of advanced administrative support experience you possess.

• Less than 1 year
• More than 1 year, but less than 2 years
• More than 2 years, but less than 4 years
• 4 years, or more

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How much of your administrative support experience has been in a Human Resources Department for a public agency such as a City, County, State or Federal agency?

• Less than 1 year
• More than 1 year, but less than 2 years
• More than 2 years, but less than 4 years
• 4 years, or more

05

What is your proficiency level with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)?

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Advanced

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Certification: I understand that I cannot update my application once it has been submitted. Therefore, I have fully completed ALL sections, provided full descriptions of my duties and responsibilities for each employer, and have fully answered ALL questions on the Supplemental Questionnaire. Do not refer to a resume or other documentation, as it will not be reviewed in lieu of completing the Supplemental Questionnaire. Note: Employers and/or experience noted on the Supplemental Questionnaire must also be included and fully detailed on the Application.

• I understand.

Required Question

Employer City of Riverside

Address 3900 Main Street

Riverside, California, 92522

Phone 951-826-5808

Website http://www.riversideca.gov