DefinitionCome join our team as a Human Resources Specialist! Check out this video to see what it is like working for the City of Newport Beach. If you are interested in a career in Human Resources then we encourage you to apply! We enjoy breathtaking views, sculpture gardens and most importantly, we enjoy supporting each other and our community. The selected individual will be highly organized with the ability to learn and perform varied tasks. This position will perform generalist duties in Risk Management, Recruitment, Benefits, and Administration. Currently there is one full-time vacancy. Schedule: This position is able to work a flexible schedule (e.g. 5/40, 9/80, or 4/10). Selection Components: - Application Evaluation: Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis with the first review date of June 6, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. or at 150 applications - whichever occurs first. Applicants that apply after the first review are not guaranteed to be considered for this recruitment. In order for the application package to be considered complete, candidates are required to attach a resume to their online application.
- Virtual Interview: Tentatively scheduled for the week of June 24, 2024 . Successful applicants will be placed on an eligibility list that may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur.
Career Path: The career path for this position includes: Assistant Human Resources Analyst, Human Resources Analyst, Senior Human Resources Analyst, and Human Resources Supervisor.
Retirement: The City offers an excellent benefit package and membership in the California Public Employees' Retirement Systems (CalPERS). The retirement formula is based on appointment date and membership status with CalPERS and the employee is required to contribute 11.5% of pay towards the retirement benefit.
Essential DutiesPlease view online job specification for a more detailed description of essential duties.
QualificationsPlease view online job specification for a more detailed description of qualifications.
Experience & Education and License/CertificateA combination of experience and education that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities may be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Experience: Six months responsible Human Resources experience is required.
Education: Equivalent to an associate degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in business administration, public administration, psychology or a related field.
License or Certificate: Due to the performance of some field duties which require the operation of a personal or City vehicle, a valid and appropriate California driver's license and an acceptable driving record are required.
Please Note: Candidates deemed most qualified, as reflected in their application materials, will be invited to continue in the recruitment process. The prospective candidate must successfully complete a thorough background review, including being fingerprinted by the Newport Beach Police Department. The resulting report of your conviction history, (if any), will be evaluated along with the other information received in connection with your application. Except as otherwise required by law, a criminal conviction will not necessarily disqualify you from the position. The nature, date, surrounding circumstances, and the relevance of the offense to the position applied for may, however, be considered.
Disaster Service Worker: In accordance with Government Code Section 3100, City of Newport Beach Employees, in the event of a disaster, are considered disaster service workers and may be asked to respond accordingly.
