Human Resources Specialist

Human Resources Specialist

Salary

$32.98 - $40.12 Hourly

Location

San Bernardino City Unified School District, CA

Job Type

Most positions work 8 hours/12 months

Job Number

26-072

Department

PC & HR

Opening Date

07/01/2026

Closing Date

7/28/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

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Job Description

JOB SUMMARY:

Performs a variety of complex technical and specialized duties in support of the Human Resources department related to the employment of permanent and temporary classified and certificated personnel.

SUPERVISION:

Receives general supervision from the Human Resources Director, or designated manager.

Exercises no supervision.

Examples of Duties

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Provide information and assistance to employees, administrators, applicants and the general public regarding a wide variety of personnel functions.
• Serve as a technical resource to District employees and the general public regarding personnel functions, activities, policies and procedures.
• Distribute, screen, and process employment applications and other personnel-related documents.
• Processes new employee hiring documents to ensure that all personnel comply with District hiring standards (e.g. background investigation, medical screening, and I-9 employment eligibility).
• Processes Temporary County Certificate requests, and certifies that the requirements for the service credential have been met.
• Assists certificated applicants regarding credential requirements, and the requirements to renew expiring credentials.
• May process substitute paperwork and assure appropriate credentials of substitutes as required by the position
• Notifies candidates of selection.
• Prepare and mail employment contracts to teachers and administrators, including temporary and special contracts.
• Assure employees and applicants have proper fingerprint clearances; authorize fingerprinting for employee; notify department of employee clearance; assure proper procedures are followed during fingerprinting process.
• Utilizes and maintains manual and automated record management systems
• Surveys, inquires, and collects data to verify and validate that certificated employees are properly credentialed and assigned.
• Verifies, processes, enters and updates employee information into the appropriate human resources management system and electronic personnel file system.
• Processes, prepares, and distributes personnel assignment notices authorizing employment, salary increases, and status changes.
• May assist in developing certificated interview rating scales, questionnaires and other measurement instruments, using appropriate scaling techniques.
• Monitor certificated layoff/rehire rights; may assist in the classified layoff process.
• Monitors and maintains position vacancy lists for certificated positions; may monitor position vacancy lists for classified and non-classified positions.
• Prepares and updates reports concerning new hires, transfers, separation, seniority, retirement, and reinstatement actions.
• Prepares staffing spreadsheets and comparative reports to track staffing levels, assignments and vacancies.
• Determines initial placement salary placement.
• Evaluates transcripts and/or verifies previous training and experience to determine proper placement on salary schedules for all appropriate employee groups.
• Compose, analyze, verifies, and monitors human resources related transaction reports, and records.
• Performs data queries and produces reports, tables, graphs and narrative presentations in order to synthesize and summarize personnel related data for projects, special audits, or collective bargaining.
• Reconciles personnel changes and transaction requests including Board approved and Commission approved transactions.
• May assist in the planning of programs designed to ensure compliance with professional growth and legal mandates.
• Processes and maintains performance evaluations for all employees, including maintaining performance evaluation
• May interpret the policies, regulations, and rules of the District in addition to California Education Code in the selection, transfer, promotion, demotion, layoff, dismissal, and termination of certificated and classified employees.
• Confer with employees and applicants concerning job vacancies, qualification requirements and related information.
• Attends and participates in a variety of assigned meetings, conferences, employment recruitment fairs, and in-services.
• Performs job related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION/TRAINING:

Two (2) years fulltime paid of human resources experience involving public contact and the review, application and interpretation of policies, procedures and regulations.

AND

Graduation from high school, or equivalent.

AND

Thirty (30) semester units of coursework from an accredited college or university, which includes business-related courses.

Two (2) additional years of experience performing the above duties may be substituted for the required college coursework.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATES/REGISTRATIONS: (At time of appointment and during employment):

A valid California driver license* and auto liability insurance.

• Must be presented/ available upon offer of employment and maintained throughout employment in this position.

Additional Information

CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE COMPLETE JOB DESCRIPTION.

Only online applications are accepted via https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sanbernardinousd

Computer access is available in the Personnel Commission Office.

APPLICATIONS: Following closing of recruitment, no additional application material or information will be accepted.

RECRUITMENT TYPE: OPEN & PROMOTIONAL (Anyone may apply for this position).

ADDITIONAL SALARY INFORMATION: This is a non-exempt position, Regular Classified Salary Range 42. Most positions in this class work 8hours/12months. The probationary period for employees in this classification is six (6) months (or 130 working days of paid service).

BENEFITS: Health, Vision, Dental and PERS (retirement). Benefits are available to full-time and part-time employees.

For complete details visit Employee Benefits

THE EXAMINATION:

• Written Examination. WEIGHT: 50%

• Structured Oral Examination. WEIGHT: 50%

• Only qualified candidates will be invited to participate in the examination process.

• Successful candidates who pass all parts of the examination process will be placed on the eligibility list in order of their relative merit.

• Candidates will be notified in accordance with the Personnel Commission Rules.

• This eligibility list will be active for a period of (1) year.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS: The Personnel Commission will make every effort possible to ensure that all applicants compete on an equal level. At any time in the employment process, applicants with disabilities may request reasonable accommodations if required. To give district staff adequate time to evaluate each case, and to arrange for accommodations, applicants must submit their request to the Affirmative Action Office at (909) 381-1122 as soon as possible. Failure to do so may result in the inability to provide the necessary reasonable accommodations in a timely manner.

Fingerprinting, drug and tuberculosis testing is required of all successful candidates new to the district.

District employees and external applicants must upload proof of education and/or training with each application. Acceptable documents include copies of a high school diploma, GED (or equivalent), transcripts (official or unofficial), college degree(s), and/or training certificates. Applications submitted without the required documentation may be disqualified. All relevant experience must be clearly listed in the "Work Experience" section of the application, as resumes will not be considered.

In compliance with California SB 1100, a valid California driver's license and automobile insurance are required only for positions in the classification where driving is an essential job function.

Closing Date: July 28, 2026 at 11:59 P.M. PST

CLASSIFIED NON-MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEE:

PERS Retirement; Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance; Vacation, Holidays and Sick Leave. Benefits are available to full-time and part-time employees.

CLASSIFIED MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEE:

PERS Retirement; Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance. Benefits are based on a 40-hour workweek, 8 hours per day.

SCHOOL POLICE OFFICERS:

PERS Retirement; Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance. Benefits are based on a 40-hour workweek.

School Police Officers Differential compensation:

POST Intermediate Certification: 6% to base pay

POST Advanced Certification: 8% to base pay

Associate degree: 5% to base pay

Bachelor degree: 7% to base pay

Master degree: 9% increase to base pay

For complete benefit details, please visit https://www.sbcusd.com/district_offices/business_services_division/employee_benefits

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Employer San Bernardino City Unified School District Personnel Commission

Address 1525 W. Highland Ave.

San Bernardino, California, 92411

Phone (909) 384-1416

Website https://agency.governmentjobs.com/sanbernardinousd/default.cfm