Temporary Human Resources Clerk-Cn

Salary: $17.59 Hourly
Location : Riverside
Job Type: Temporary
Job Number: 23-13613-01AT
Department: All Departments
Opening Date: 10/31/2023
Closing Date: 11/30/2023 4:00 PM Pacific
ABOUT THE POSITION
The County of Riverside's Human Resources Temporary Assignment Program (TAP) is seeking to fill multiple Temporary Human Resources Clerks to support the TAP/Mass Recruiting team, Pre-employment, and Employee Services.
Pre-employment (Onboarding):
The selected candidate will be responsible for scheduling Live Scans, coordinating occupational health appointments, tracking the status of candidates as they advance through the pre-employment process, and organizing start dates with departments.
Candidates must have the ability to manage multiple assignments effectively, pay close attention to detail, and maintain an organized workload.
Candidates must also be computer literate with intermediate skills in Microsoft Office Suite.
Applicants with knowledge of PeopleSoft and/or NEOGOV are highly desired.
The Human Resources Department seeks and develops talented professionals that fit a highly engaged and collaborative culture. Meet the !
TAP Benefits:
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES
•Prepare personnel transaction forms for a variety of classifications and personnel actions in accordance with applicable Salary Ordinance provision, Board resolutions or minute orders, and other County regulations, policies, or procedures.
•Set up and maintain employee personnel files, departmental position control files, and other personnel records; compile data and prepare routine statistical and narrative reports relating to the departmental work force profile for affirmative action reporting, employee turnover trends, staff utilization patterns and other personnel-related matters and processes.
•Audit attendance reports for completeness and conformity to County Salary Ordinance requirements and departmental policies, and maintain files of the same; supervise and/or participate in the preparation of the bi-weekly payroll reports for the Auditor-Controller's Office; collect information and write memos to Payroll for complex or non-routine payroll corrections.
•Facilitate the arranging of hiring interviews; monitor the receipt of hiring interview results from appointing authorities and audit the interview logs for completeness and conformance to County and departmental procedures; maintain departmental promotion and transfer eligibility lists and refer individuals to departmental appointing authorities as requested.
•Inform new employees of County and departmental policies and procedures regarding personnel and payroll reporting requirements; explain and answer questions regarding available employment and benefits; assist employees in completing various enrollment forms; instruct departmental personnel in proper procedures for completing time sheets, retirement forms, work injury reports, leave of absence requests, and other personnel related documents.
•Compose and type general correspondence and other materials; may develop new departmental personnel forms and procedures to improve efficiency and/or comply with new personnel policies and regulations; may act as a lead worker over clerical staff performing personnel functions; train new employees.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
OPTION IExperience: Three years of clerical experience.
OPTION IIExperience: Three years of clerical experience. (Completion of 18 semester or 27 quarter units from an accredited college or university in secretarial sciences, office practices, business education, or a closely related field may substitute for one year of the general clerical experience.)
OPTION IIIExperience: Three years of clerical experience. (Completion of 360 hours of training from a recognized occupational training program in secretarial sciences, business education or a closely related field may substitute for one year of the general clerical experience.)
ALL OPTIONSKnowledge of: Personnel and payroll recordkeeping practices; various types of personnel transactions; modern office practices and procedures, including preparing correspondence and reports, filing and operating standard office equipment.
Ability to: Interpret and explain rules and procedures; effectively deal with employees, management, HR staff, and the public; revise and maintain various personnel recordkeeping systems; perform mathematical computations; compile and organize data into reports; perform clerical work requiring independent judgment and accuracy.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Reasonable AccommodationsThe 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). If you are a qualified individual and need a reasonable accommodation to take this exam, contact the recruiter before taking the exam. For additional information and the accommodation form, visit the Disability Access Office web page at:
Veterans' PreferenceThe County has a Veterans Preference Policy. Upload a copy of your (or your spouse's) Member-4 Form DD-214 (or NGB-22) indicating dates of service, and a copy of your spouse's letter of disability (if applicable) with your application. For privacy reasons, it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans' preference. See the policy ().
Pre-EmploymentAll employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of both a pre-employment physical exam, including a drug/alcohol test, and a criminal background investigation, which involves fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment).
Probationary PeriodAs an Approved Local Merit System, all County of Riverside employees, except those serving "At Will," are subject to the probationary period provisions as specified 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.
What's Next?This recruitment is open to all applicants.
Application PeriodBASED ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED, THIS POSTING MAY CLOSE WITHOUT NOTICE.
Applications received prior to the closing date will be considered based on the information submitted. Changes or alterations cannot be accepted. All applicants must submit a complete application by the closing date of this recruitment. No late applications will be permitted.
Include relevant work experience details on your resume and/or application.
Applicants who fail to provide information demonstrating they possess the position requirements may not be considered further in the application process. A description of job duties directly copied from the job classification or job posting will not be considered.
Upload a copy of any license(s), official/unofficial transcript(s), degrees, and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov account. If your education was completed outside of the United States, you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Educatithe on Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services () or Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. ().
For specific questions regarding this position, please contact Alma Torres at .
GENERAL APPLICATION INFORMATION:
Please read and follow any special application instructions on this posting. Click the 'Apply' link located on this page to submit your application. For instructions on the application process, examinations, Veteran's preference, pre-employment accommodation or other employment questions, please refer to our web site, A pre-employment physical examination and background check may be required.
MEDICAL/DENTAL INSURANCE: A choice of different medical, dental and visions plan are available to elect. The County provides a Flexible Benefit Credit contribution, as governed by the applicable Management Resolution, to contribute towards the cost of these plans. Vision coverage is provided through Vision Service Plan (VSP) at no cost to employee or eligible dependents.
Note: Employees on assignment through the Temporary Assignment Program (TAP) receive different benefits. See the list
MISCELLANEOUS RETIREMENT: County of Riverside has three retirement Tiers through the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS).

• Tier I (Classic Member - Formula 3% @ 60): Applicable to current and former County of Riverside local miscellaneous employees hired prior to 08/24/2012 and did not withdraw CalPERS contributions. The employee contribution is eight (8%) percent.
• Tier II (Classic Member - Formula 2% @ 60): Applicable to local miscellaneous employees 1) hired after 08/23/2012 through 12/31/2012; 2) Previously employed with another CalPERS contracting public agency or a reciprocal retirement system, with a break in service of less than six months between the separation date with the previous employer and the appointment date with the County of Riverside. The employee contribution is seven (7%) percent.
• Tier III (PEPRA New Member - Formula 2% @ 62): Applicable to CalPERS local miscellaneous new members hired on or after the implementation of the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA) which took effect January 1, 2013. As of July 1, 2020, the employee contribution is 7.25% and subject to change annually.

A new member is defined as any of the following:

1. A new hire who enters CalPERS membership for the first time on or after January 1, 2013, and who has no prior membership in any California Public Retirement System.
2. A new hire who enters CalPERS membership for the first time on or after January 1, 2013, and who was a member with another California Public Retirement System prior to that date, but who is not subject to reciprocity upon joining CalPERS.
3. A member who first established CalPERS membership prior to January 1, 2013, and who is rehired by a different CalPERS agency after a break in service of greater than six (6) months.

CalPERS refers to all members that do not fit within the definition of a new member as "classic members".
Contribution rates are subject to change based on the County of Riverside annual actuarial valuation.
Note:
This summary is for general information purposes only. Additional questions regarding retirement formulas can be sent to or by calling the Benefits Information Line at (951) 955-4981,
Option 2.
If you have prior service credit with another CalPERS agency or within agencies, please contact CalPERS at (888) 225-7377 to determine which retirement tier would be applicable to you. CalPERS is governed by the Public Employees' Retirement Law. The Retirement Law is complex and subject to change. If there's any conflict between this summary and the law, the law will prevail over this summary.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION: Voluntary employee contribution with a choice between two 457 deferred compensation plan options.
401(a) MONEY PURCHASE PLAN: County contribution of $50 per pay period towards choice between two 401(a) plan providers.
VACATION ACCRUAL (Bi-Weekly Accrual):
0 through 3 year = 80 Hours (10 Days)
4 to through 9 years = 120 Hours (15 Days)
10 or more years = 160 Hours (20 Days)
Maximum Vacation leave accumulation is 480 hours.
SICK LEAVE: Four (4) hours Sick leave accrual per pay period with unlimited accrual.
HOLIDAYS: Normally 12 paid holidays per year.
BEREAVEMENT LEAVE: Allowed 5 days (3 days are County paid; 2 days can be taken from use of accrued Sick leave balance).
BASIC LIFE INSURANCE: $50,000 of term life coverage. Premiums are paid by the County. Additional Supplemental Life plan is available for employee purchase.
LONG-TERM DISABILITY (LTD): Benefit pays 66.67% of earnings to a maximum of $10,000 per month; 30-day waiting period; pays to age 65. Benefit may be coordinated with other available leave balances to provide up to 100% of pay.
POST RETIREMENT MEDICAL CONTRIBUTION: A monthly contribution is made by the County towards retiree health insurance offered through the County as governed by the Management Resolution or applicable bargaining unit.
OTHER: There may be other benefit provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, Management Resolution, or Salary Ordinance. Please contact the recruiter listed on the job posting directly for more information.
01
How many years of clerical experience do you have in personnel and/or payroll processing, recordkeeping activities, and working with personnel rules and regulations?

• None
• Less than 1 year
• 1 year or more, but less than 2
• 2 years or more, but less than 3
• More than 3years

02
Have you completed at least 18 semesters or 27 quarter units from a recognized college in secretarial sciences, office practice, business education's, medical assisting, or a closely related field?

• Yes
• No

03
Have you completed at least 360 hours of training from a recognized occupational training program in secretarial sciences, business education, medical assisting, or a closely related field?

• Yes
• No

04
How many years of clerical experience do you have performing Human Resources processes?

• None
• Less than one year
• 1 year or more, but less than 2
• 2 years or more, but less than 3
• More than 3 years

05
How many years of full-time experience do you possess in Microsoft Office Suite?

• None
• Less than 1 year
• 1 to 3 years
• 3 to 5 years
• More than 5 years

06
Do you possess experience with PeopleSoft ?

• Yes
• No