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Human Resources Specialist
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Position Number: 5990014
Location: San Luis Obispo, CA
Position Type: Human Resources

Human Resources Specialist

Cuesta College

Salary: $78,852.00 - $86,940.00 Annually
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: FY2425-00141
Location: San Luis Obispo Campus, CA
Department: Human Resources
Closing: 3/19/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

Job Description Summary

Cuesta College is seeking a dynamic HR professional to join our team. The selected candidate will support various Human Resources functions, as outlined in the representative duties below, and will take the lead on the college's benefits administration program. This position is primarily based at the San Luis Obispo Campus, with occasional support needed at the North County Campus in Paso Robles.

DEFINITION

Under the general supervision of the Assistant Director, Human Resources, independently performs a broad range of complex, diverse, technical, analytical and confidential duties related to all academic and classified Human Resources functions and technical duties related to recruitment, negotiations, employee benefits; performs duties related to administering the District's collective bargaining agreements, insurance programs, retirement systems, voluntary investments; and interprets and assures compliance with federal and state regulations and guidelines.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

Incumbents serving at this advanced level have, in the regular course of duties, access to, and may possess information relating to employer/employee relations, extensive contact with the public and staff. Incumbents are expected to perform duties that require knowledge of district policies, rules, regulations, collective bargaining contract provisions, Education Code, retirement programs, ACA, negotiated agreements, knowledge of the organizational structure related to recruitment, and employee benefits and have the ability to always maintain confidentiality.

This level is expected to be able to perform varied and complex assignments independently and without detailed guidance or instructions, have the ability to make and support decisions, and be a main point of contact for such areas as recruitment, worker's comp, health and welfare benefits, leaves, retirement, academic and classified contract agreements and routine Human Resources tasks.

ABOUT THE COLLEGE

Where You Will Work

Serving all of San Luis Obispo County, Cuesta College has provided comprehensive associate degree offerings, certificates, and community programs to the region since 1964. The main campus is located along scenic Highway 1, west of San Luis Obispo and east of the beaches of the Pacific Ocean. Cuesta College has a North County Campus in Paso Robles, and South County Center, in Arroyo Grande.

Who We Are

Equity, diversity, and inclusion are essential to our culture and the work we do. Cuesta College is proud to be a designated Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) committed to racial and socio-economic diversity as it reflects our communities and student populations. We actively seek to attract candidates who share this commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion. As part of the Cuesta College team, you can expect to be part of a collaborative community of faculty, classified professionals, administrators, students, and community partners advancing educational excellence with intentional support services leading to student success and completion.

Additional information about the college can be found at https://www.cuesta.edu/about/index.html
The college planning documents can be found at https://www.cuesta.edu/about/collegeplans/index.html
Our Student Equity Action Plan can be found at https://www.cuesta.edu/about/info/student-equity-initiatives/equity/index.html
We offer comprehensive benefit options. Information about benefits can be found at https://www.cuesta.edu/about/depts/benefits-insurance/index.html

Essential Functions & Qualifications

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

Perform a variety of complex technical duties related to the recruitment, selection, employment, compensation, and record maintenance of District personnel;
Interpret and assure compliance with State and Federal regulations and District policies and procedures;
Perform a variety of analytical research and processing related to compensation, salary placement, seniority, and various projects as assigned;
Provide benefits and worker's compensation information to employees including processing changes/data entry;
Process employee resignations and retirements through completion;
Perform benefits related tasks, including annual open enrollment planning, facilitation and processing of benefit related bills and wire transfers;
Perform complex technical duties preparing and processing a variety of confidential information including but not limited to evaluations, reclassifications, and job description analysis;
Process requisitions and purchase orders for expenditures; assist in the budget preparation and annual program review process;
Provide administrative support services and assist with various programs and activities of the Human Resources department including but not limited to investigations, reports, correspondence, and negotiations;
Provide information and documents related to collective bargaining;
Coordinate and schedule the recruitment/selection process for employment including processing forms, scheduling, advertisement, conducting reference checks, and creating and preparing applicant files;
Serve as equal employment opportunity representatives and ensure compliance with federal, state, District policies and equal employment opportunity guidelines;
Act as backup to HR Analyst to prepare personnel-related Board actions in accordance with established formats timelines; prepare, compile, and organize appropriate background materials;
Work with IT, Payroll, Fiscal Services and other departments in updates, testing, enhancement, and maintenance of HRIS system;
Establish and maintain positive staff and public working relations; provide information and answer questions from students, District personnel and the general public;
Communicate with District, county, state and public officials to exchange or gather information; compile, arrange and present information in written and oral form to assist with management decision making;
Perform other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

Required

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in Human Resources, Business Management, Business Administration, Public Administration or related field and two (2) years' experience in Human Resources, or;
Associate's degree from an accredited institution with at least five (5) years of increasingly responsible Human Resources experience.
A combination of education and experience will be considered

License and Certificates (current within the last year or must be continuously current):

Required

Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California Driver's License, upon hire

Preferred

Certification in one or more of the following: SHRM, Mediation, and/or Workplace Investigations

Knowledge of:

Principles, practices and techniques of human resources in a public agency setting, including recruitment and selection and equal employment opportunity; job analysis and classification; compensation analysis and administration; interpretation of laws, regulations, policies and procedures;
Methods, practices, terminology and procedures used in working with various employee groups of the college, and human resources administration;
State and Federal laws, codes and regulations concerning Human Resources and Benefits administration;
Inner workings of how HR, Payroll and Benefits works together;
Research methods, report writing and proof-reading techniques;
Technical aspects of processing new employees and maintenance of employee's files;
Interpersonal and telephone skills using tact, patience, courtesy and professionalism;
Recordkeeping techniques;
Educational payroll, retirement systems, group health plans and applicable laws and regulations;
Correct usage of English, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary;
Current technologies, personal computer, and associated office software such as word processing, spreadsheet, presentation and database software;
District's organization, policies, procedures, and other applicable regulations;
Use of new or additional equipment brought about by new technology that may be incorporated in with the level of responsibility and complexity of the tasks required;
Mathematical computations with speed and accuracy; and
Data entry and retrieval techniques;

Ability to:

Conduct complex research projects on a wide variety of Human Resources topics;
Prepare clear and concise reports, correspondence, procedures and other written materials;
Interpret, explain, and ensure compliance with District policies and procedures, complex laws, codes, regulations, and ordinances;
Establish, maintain and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the performance of duties;
Ability to alphabetize and file accurately;
Understand scope of authority in making independent decisions;
Determine appropriate action within clearly defined guidelines;
Organize and prioritize a variety of projects and multiple tasks in an effective and timely manner, organize own work, set priorities and meet critical deadlines;
Complete work with constant interruptions;
Operate modern office equipment including computer equipment and specialized software application programs;
Ability to analyze transcripts for required degrees, upper graduate level coursework and other related requirements;
Compose correspondence and written materials independently;
Maintain confidentiality of sensitive and privileged information;
Prepare and maintain a variety of manual and automated personnel files and records; and
Demonstrate a sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds of staff and students as well as staff and students with physical and learning disabilities; and
Pass exam to drive District Golf Carts.

Physical ability to:

Read and comprehend printed matter, text and data on computer monitors;
Communicate intelligibly and effectively via speech, telephone, written correspondence, and/or email;
Sit or stand for extended periods of time, reach, push, pull; occasionally stoop, kneel, and bend;
Lift and/or carry up to 25 pounds; and
Exert manual dexterity sufficient for keyboard and other office equipment operation.

Additional Information

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS TO APPLY Candidates will be required to submit ALL of the required documents below when applying for this position. When uploading documents, PDF uploads are preferred.

Resume;
Reference List (see further instructions below).

Reference List Instructions: Your reference list must include three professional references, their contact information, and their relationship to you.

Completed online applications and all supporting documents must be submitted by the closing date for this position. LATE, INCOMPLETE, FAXED, MAILED OR EMAILED APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

SALARY SCHEDULE Below is the full salary schedule range for this position, steps A through E. Per Cuesta College's policies, new employees are placed at Steps A through C, which is the anticipated hiring range also listed below. The bargaining agreement also includes step and longevity increases. For a full salary schedule, please see our website: https://www.cuesta.edu/about/depts/humanresources/salary_schedules.html

Salary Schedule Range: $6,571 - $7,988 per month.
Anticipated Hiring Range: $6,571 - $7,245 per month.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Cuesta College will not sponsor any visa applications.

San Luis Obispo County Community College District ("Cuesta College") is an equal opportunity employer committed to nondiscrimination on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth), age, disability (physical and mental), genetic information, military and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal and state law in admission and access to, or treatment in employment, educational programs or activities at any of its campuses. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose. Cuesta College also prohibits harassment on any of these bases, including sexual harassment, as well as sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking.

In compliance with California law, all prospective staff and students are entitled to read the Annual Security Report, published each October by the Cuesta College Department of Public Safety. This report contains information about our emergency and crime reporting procedures, as well as crime statistics for the past 3 years. You may request a copy of this report at one of our two Public Safety Offices: on SLO campus at Building 6600A or on North County Campus at building N1021, during campus business hours. You may also access the complete text of this report at the following website address: https://www.cuesta.edu/about/depts/publicsafety/clery_act

Cuesta College uses E-Verify as part of the I-9 process to verify the work eligibility of all new hires. E-Verify is an Internet-based system that compares information from an employee's Form I-9 to data from U.S Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration records. For further information, visit: https://www.cuesta.edu/about/depts/humanresources/Job_Opportunities.html

Interview Process Information

Selected applicants will be invited to attend a Zoom interview on Thursday, April 17, 2025.

To be considered for this position please visit our web site and apply on line at the following link: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/cuesta

The San Luis Obispo County Community College District promotes inclusiveness, prohibits discrimination, and encourages all qualified persons to apply. As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, Cuesta College actively seeks candidates with diverse backgrounds to assist students, staff, and faculty. For ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) assistance with the application and/or interview process, please contact the Human Resources Office: (805) 546-3129.