Human Resources Specialist

Job Description:

Human Resources Specialist

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Job Characteristics

***OPEN & PROMOTIONAL JOB OPPORTUNITY***
Human Resources Specialist

The City of Concord is seeking one Human Resources Specialist in Recruitment. Ideal candidates for this position are professional, hard-working, analytical thinkers with experience in the public sector. This position will be required to come into the office full time, and is not eligible for a hybrid work schedule.

The Human Resources Department:
The City of Concord’s Human Resources Department has the primary role of supporting the organization by providing human resources-related support services to more than 400 full-time employees, along with many part-time employees, seasonal employees, and volunteers that serve the City. We are a team of nine full time staff who strive to deliver exceptional customer service and support to the organization by providing responsive service that is both cost-effective and innovative.

What you will be doing in this role:
The Human Resources Specialist in Recruitment will be responsible for supporting, administering, and conducting all activities related to recruitment, selection and pre-employment, including consulting and advising hiring managers, developing recruitment and selection plans, conducting outreach efforts, and administering pre-employment.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience in the public sector.
• Has excellent written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to communicate effectively with staff, department heads, and applicants of all backgrounds.
• Has strong analytical skills, expert judgment, and a commonsense approach to addressing daily challenges and opportunities.
• Is a collaborative, team player, with the ability to work with a variety of internal and external customers.
• Is very organized, proactive and high initiative.
• Displays honesty, integrity, adherence to principles and personal accountability.
• Is passionate about Human Resources and is focused on continuous improvement and innovation.
• Embraces, promotes and is guided by the City's Mission, Vision and Values .

What we offer:
The City of Concord offers the opportunity to take part in a collaborative and exciting work experience, where you can grow in your career while working alongside the community to make Concord a city of the highest quality. The City is an employer that invests in its employees’ professional and personal development, values work-life balance, is dedicated to employee wellness and provides numerous benefit and retirement options, to include the following:
• Participation in CalPERS pension, tiered based on date of hire
• A variety of health care plans or a cash-in-lieu benefit of $200 if waiving coverage
• City-paid dental insurance; employee-paid vision insurance
• Vacation accruals starting at 10 days per year, 12 days of sick leave per year, 11 paid holidays per year
• Generous tuition reimbursement program
• 401(k) and 457 deferred compensation plans
• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs) for healthcare, dependent care and commuting costs
• Life insurance and disability insurance
• A wellness program that offers annual health expos, health and nutrition education, as well as a variety of mental health resources
• Option for 9/80 work schedule, based on prior approval
*Salary is negotiable within the advertised range. Benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice. Additional information can be found at www.cityofconcord.org .

SELECTION PROCESS
1. Submit a completed City of Concord application and the required supplemental question responses online at www.cityofconcord.org. Only application materials submitted online during the filing period will be accepted.
2. All qualified applications and supplemental responses will be competitively evaluated, and those candidates demonstrating the strongest qualifications for the position will be invited to participate in a written exam. If you are invited to participate in the written exam and are not able to to do so during the designated timeframe, we regret that we will not be able to reschedule you.
3. Candidates that pass the written exam will be invited to participate in a panel interview.
4. Those passing the panel interview will be placed on the hiring list, based on rank, for further consideration to fill the current regular vacancy, as well as others occurring over the next 12 months.

Conviction History:
If you receive a conditional job offer, you will be fingerprinted, and your fingerprints will be sent to the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The resulting report of your conviction history (if any) will be used to determine whether the nature of your conviction conflicts with the specific duties and responsibilities of the job for which you have received a conditional job offer. If a conflict exists, you will be asked to present any evidence of rehabilitation that may mitigate the conflict, except when federal or state regulations bar employment in specific circumstances. Having a conviction history does not automatically preclude you from a job with the City of Concord.

Examples of duties include, but are not limited to

Provides information to various City departments, employees, employee organizations, other employers, the public and applicants, regarding personnel policies, procedures, practices, and decisions, which requires access to information affecting employee relations.Organizes and maintains a variety of automated and manual personnel records systems and prepares related technical reports, data summaries, and correspondence. Assists program managers with the development of forms and procedures in work simplification, computer application, and methods of improvement related to the personnel program.Assists the Director of Human Resources in complex, technical and/or specialized office support work, which requires the exercise of independent judgment, the application of technical skills and a detailed knowledge of the activities and procedures specific to the department.Assists Human Resources Analysts with the administration of employee and labor relations, including negotiations.Assists Human Resources Analysts in conducting recruitments and employment interviews; locates individuals to serve on interview boards; assists in the preparation of written and performance examinations; may administer selected performance and/or written exams; gathers information from employees, departments, outside agencies, and other sources in the performance of assigned recruitment studies.Assists Human Resources Analysts in conducting classification and organization studies which may include pay and benefits surveys and maintenance of classification filing system.Assists Human Resources Analysts with the administration of organizational and employee development training; maintains employee training data; provides information and guidance to employees on training enrollment procedures.Assists Human Resources Analysts with the administration of the Citywide Health and Safety program and an annual Health and Safety Fair.Assists in the preparation of the departmental budget; monitors and tracks expenditures, ensuring the department and/or divisions remain within approved budget allocations.Performs administrative work in support of the Personnel Board and Retirement Board.Gathers information prepares reports, recommendations, or correspondence on specific subjects.May represent the Human Resources Department on Citywide committees and task forces.Promotes the City's Mission to make Concord a city of the highest quality by providing responsive, cost-effective, and innovative government services; understands and subscribes to the Vision and Values Statement adopted by the City.Performs other work as assigned. To view the full class specification for the position of Human Resources Specialist, please visit www.governmentjobs.com/careers/concord/classspecs .

Qualifications

Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge of the theories, principles, and practices of human resources management; of the types of positions typically found in city government and the skills required for acceptable job performance; of basic labor and employment laws affecting the work place; of survey and data presentation techniques; of the fundamentals of performance based budgeting; and of the various work processes necessary to achieve results in the assigned program area.

Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive personal information of applicants, employees, and former employees and other matters affecting employee relations; to compose correspondence; perform independent research of a variety of technical issues; prepare and maintain accurate records and reports; to make simple arithmetical calculations; to perform administrative detail and liaison activities; to direct the work of others; to learn and develop recommendations regarding the policies and procedures pertaining to the assigned program area; to perform and coordinate both highly complex and routine clerical work; to pay close attention to technical detail while coordinating and performing multiple activities; to work effectively under pressure and with frequent interruptions; to understand and carry out oral and written instructions; to communicate effectively, orally and in writing; and to establish and maintain cooperative and effective relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Education/Experience

Education: Satisfactory completion of high school, or the equivalent, supplemented by college coursework in human resources management, public or business administration, psychology, or a related curriculum. Specialized human resources management certification is preferred.

Experience: Five years of progressively responsible clerical and technical work, including at least three years of technical human resources experience. A Bachelor’s Degree in human resources management, public or business administration, psychology, or a related curriculum, or specialized human resources management certification may substitute for three years of relevant clerical and technical experience, and two years of experience administering human resources policies and procedures.

Other

A California Driver's License and a satisfactory driving record are conditions of initial and continued employment.

EEO/ADA: The City of Concord is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants.

If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process, please contact Human Resources at 925-671-3308 or [email protected] prior to the final filing date.

The City of Concord takes pride in offering a generous benefits program that provides flexibility for the diverse and changing needs of our qualifying employees.

For a complete overview, click here .
Below is a brief listing of what the City offers:

• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Health Insurance
• Holidays
• Life Insurance
• Pre-tax Savings Benefits
• Retiree Medical (3 levels based on date of hire)
• Retirement Program
• Short-term Disability*and Long-term Disability
• Social Security/Medicare
• Vacation & Sick Leave

*Not available for sworn personnel.

Closing Date/Time: 3/27/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Salary:

$87,318.40 - $111,446.40 Annually