Human Resources Specialist
Water Replenishment District, Lakewood, California, United States, 90715
Be the HR engine behind a mission that matters.
Are you an HR professional who lives in NEOGOV and excels in public-sector HR operations? The Water Replenishment District of Southern California (WRD) is seeking a detail-driven Human Resources Specialist with advanced NEOGOV (HRIS/ATS) proficiency to support recruitment, benefits, training coordination, and HR compliance.
This role is ideal for someone who values precision, confidentiality, and service—and wants their work to directly support a mission-critical public agency.
Opened until filled. First review of applications will be completed on Wednesday, March 4, 2026.
Under general supervision, performs a variety of responsible administrative, technical, and analytical duties in support of District human resources programs, including recruitment and selection, benefits administration, training coordination, policy compliance, employee communications, and related functions. Incumbents exercise independent judgment and regularly handle highly confidential information.
Recruitment & Selection
Review applications, coordinate exams and interviews.
Maintain recruitment workflows and applicant communications in NEOGOV.
Coordinate background checks, offers, onboarding, and orientations.
Support inclusive outreach and recruitment strategies.
HRIS & Records Management
Maintain employee and recruitment data in NEOGOV.
Maintain confidential personnel, medical, and benefits records.
Prepare HR reports and tracking logs.
Benefits & Employee Services
Process benefits enrollments and changes.
Assist with open enrollment.
Reconcile benefit billings and invoices.
Respond to employee inquiries and verification requests.
Training, Communications & Engagement
Coordinate HR training and professional development.
Support employee communications and engagement initiatives.
Administer service awards and team-building activities.
Policy & Compliance
Assist with HR policy and procedure development.
Interpret HR laws, policies, MOUs, and agreements.
Attend meetings, trainings, and workshops as required.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business or Public Administration, or related field.
Three (3) years of human resources experience (public sector preferred).
Advanced NEOGOV HRIS proficiency is desirable.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.
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Are you an HR professional who lives in NEOGOV and excels in public-sector HR operations? The Water Replenishment District of Southern California (WRD) is seeking a detail-driven Human Resources Specialist with advanced NEOGOV (HRIS/ATS) proficiency to support recruitment, benefits, training coordination, and HR compliance.
This role is ideal for someone who values precision, confidentiality, and service—and wants their work to directly support a mission-critical public agency.
Opened until filled. First review of applications will be completed on Wednesday, March 4, 2026.
Under general supervision, performs a variety of responsible administrative, technical, and analytical duties in support of District human resources programs, including recruitment and selection, benefits administration, training coordination, policy compliance, employee communications, and related functions. Incumbents exercise independent judgment and regularly handle highly confidential information.
Recruitment & Selection
Review applications, coordinate exams and interviews.
Maintain recruitment workflows and applicant communications in NEOGOV.
Coordinate background checks, offers, onboarding, and orientations.
Support inclusive outreach and recruitment strategies.
HRIS & Records Management
Maintain employee and recruitment data in NEOGOV.
Maintain confidential personnel, medical, and benefits records.
Prepare HR reports and tracking logs.
Benefits & Employee Services
Process benefits enrollments and changes.
Assist with open enrollment.
Reconcile benefit billings and invoices.
Respond to employee inquiries and verification requests.
Training, Communications & Engagement
Coordinate HR training and professional development.
Support employee communications and engagement initiatives.
Administer service awards and team-building activities.
Policy & Compliance
Assist with HR policy and procedure development.
Interpret HR laws, policies, MOUs, and agreements.
Attend meetings, trainings, and workshops as required.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business or Public Administration, or related field.
Three (3) years of human resources experience (public sector preferred).
Advanced NEOGOV HRIS proficiency is desirable.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.
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