Human Resources Technician II

Posting Details Position Information Job Number CLA00588P Position Title Human Resources Technician II Position Type Classified Full Time Percentage Employee 100% Number of Months Assignment 12 Starting Date As soon as possible Current Work Schedule Monday - Friday 8:00am- 4:30pm. Days and hours of employment may change depending on District needs. Salary Range 29 Salary $5,483.10 - $7,022.15 monthly Successful candidate will start at step 1 except in cases where District deems appropriate. Shift DifferentialFLSA Non-Exempt Location Main Campus Department Human Resources (Dept) Open Date 03/11/2026 Closing Date 03/21/2026 Open Until Filled No About Rio Hondo CollegeAbout Río Hondo College Río Hondo College welcomes and embraces all students in their educational and career pathways. As a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI), our College has a student population of 22,000, of which 18,000 are Latinx students. We were the first college in Los Angeles County to provide two years of free tuition to first-time, full-time college students through our Río Promise program. We are proud to acknowledge that many of our students have transferred to high ranked institutions such as Harvard, Stanford, USC and UCLA, UC Berkeley, UC Irvine, Cal State LA, Cal State Long Beach, and Whittier College to name a few. Strengths Our caring and dedicated student-centered staff, faculty, and administrators are devoted to the advancement of educational justice, equity, and opportunity for all our students. Our College's 900 employees, with close to 600 faculty, hold themselves accountable for the academic success of disproportionately impacted student populations. Our entire staff, with unwavering team collaboration, work hard to ensure our students reach their full potential by eliminating gaps in academic outcomes that traditionally hinder students of color. Río Hondo College is committed to the recruitment of qualified and diverse employees who are dedicated to our students' success. We recognize that diversity in an academic environment fosters cultural awareness, promotes mutual understanding and respect, and provides suitable role models for our students. We are steadfast in our hiring practices and staff development processes which reinforce the goals of equal opportunity, diversity, and inclusion. Our practices and processes also support the importance of a workforce that reflects the community and the diverse student population we serve. Río Hondo College employs approximately 55% tenured track faculty of color; 60% part-time faculty of color; 85% classified staff of color; and 50% administrators of color. Río Hondo College offers 30 associate degrees that guarantee transfer (ADTs) to Cal State Universities, a bachelor's degree in Automotive Technology, more than 60 certificates, a Pathway to Law School, dual enrollment with K-12 districts, state championship speech & debate team, top-notch athletic teams, student leadership opportunities, travel abroad experiences and more. In collaboration with the communities in Pico Rivera, Santa Fe Springs, El Monte, South El Monte, Whittier, portions of Norwalk, La Mirada, Downey, La Puente, the City of Industry, Los Nietos and Avocado Heights, Río Hondo College provides an exceptional academic curriculum to meet the unique needs of our region and strengthen our communities. Basic Function Under the direction of an administrator or manager, performs a variety of responsible and technical personnel administrative functions and activities; assists in the planning, organization, and execution of recruitment, selection, and employment processes; assists in the planning, organization, development, and maintenance of a comprehensive personnel record and file management, filing systems, storage, and retrieval system. Representative Duties 1. Performs a variety of technical personnel administrative functions, including but not limited to employee recruitment and selection, personnel employment processing, and other related functions and activities. E 2. Reviews and preliminarily screens applications to ensure application completeness; reviews applications to ensure applicants meet minimum qualification standards. E 3. Reviews requests for new personnel and personnel replacements; assists managers and supervisors by providing employment eligibility lists and materials to aid in the recruitment and selection process. E 4. Assists in the planning, organization, and conduct of recruitment processes, including but not limited to coordinating and attending job fairs, developing and distributing vacancy notices, applicant notifications, process monitoring, examination scoring, and development of employment pool listings; serves as the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) monitor. E 5. Assists in the planning, development, implementation, and maintenance of manual and automated record and file management, storage, and retrieval systems. E 6. Interprets and applies policies, regulations, and guidelines to ensure that the District personnel management system is pursued in an effective and efficient manner. E 7. Operates a variety of office machines including personal computer and software such as Microsoft Office. E 8. Performs a variety of clerical and administrative responsibilities in support of the department's day-to-day activities and/or operations utilizing a variety of communication modalities including but not limited to answers and responds to phone calls, emails, text messages, and chat platforms; opens, screens, and distributes mail and correspondence; photocopies documents and requests duplication services; ensures maintenance and repairs of assigned work areas, facilities, or equipment; enters various requests for services from IT, Facilities, and Maintenance; contacts vendors for equipment service, when needed; follows-up with vendors to ensure satisfactory completion of requests; may perform simple repairs or maintenance to standard office equipment. E 9. May independently respond to routine correspondence, memoranda, and requests for information and data. 10. May assist in conducting, planning, and organizing personnel orientations, staff development, and in-service training programs. 11. May assist in the compilation and preparation of the personnel component of the Governing Board agenda. 12. Performs related duties that support the overall objective of the position. Knowledge and AbilitiesKnowledge of: District and college policies, procedures, rules, and regulations related to the area of assignment. • California Education Code and Title V as it relates to the area of assignment. • Federal Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). • Practices and techniques in conducting recruitment, testing, and selection processes. • Methods and practices of public personnel administration and applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. • Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS). • Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBAs) and bargaining unit negotiations. • Methods, strategies, and techniques pertaining to a comprehensive personnel management system. • Research methods and data analysis methods and techniques. • Principles and practices of business communication. • Methods, procedures, terminology, and techniques pertaining to an automated personnel record and file management, storage, and retrieval system. • Legal mandates, Board policies, regulations and operational procedures and guidelines pertaining to typical personnel management functions and activities. • Office administration practices and procedures, including recordkeeping and filing of records and files. • Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS). • Procedures and processes in entering data into District HRIS. • English usage, spelling, grammar, punctuation, and vocabulary. • Basic arithmetical calculations. • Office administration practices and procedures, including recordkeeping and filing of records, files, and file sharing. • Computer software programs, applications, databases, and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems; computer hardware and peripheral equipment related to the area of the assignment. • Record keeping, filing, file sharing, and filing systems methods and techniques. • Operation of office machines including personal computers and software such as Microsoft Office. • College policies, rules, and regulations pertaining to personnel transaction matters. • Automated data management, storage, and retrieval systems. • Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint). Ability to: • Independently perform the essential responsibilities of the position. • Organize, set priorities, and exercise sound independent judgement within areas of assignment. • Interpret, apply, explain, and reach sound decisions in accordance with District and department policies, procedures, and labor contract provisions. • Interpret and apply technical personnel operational procedures, policies, rules, regulations, and legal provisions. • Interpret, apply, explain, and reach sound decisions in accordance with District and department policies, procedures, and labor contract provisions. • Plan, organize, and pursue a variety of complex personnel transactions. • Review abstract data and compile comprehensive management reports, which may include sensitive and confidential information. • Prepare clear, concise, and accurate reports, correspondence, and other written materials. • Exercise tact and diplomacy in dealing with sensitive, complex, and confidential personnel issues and employee situations. • Perform appropriately in situations requiring specialized knowledge, utilizing tact, initiative, and good judgment. • Plan, organize, and prioritize workload to meet timelines. • Organize, update, and maintain specialized files, file sharing, and filing systems. • Maintain confidentiality of District files and records. • Understand and follow verbal and written directions. • Effectively communicate both verbally and in writing. • Operate a computer using word processing, business software, and other standard office equipment. • Utilize computer software programs, applications, and databases; computer hardware and peripheral equipment related to the area of assignment. • Type at an acceptable rate of speed based on requirement of position. Understand and carry out oral and written directions. • Work effectively with diverse populations. • Establish and maintain effective and cooperative relationships with those encountered during the course of work. Education and Experience • High school graduate or General Educational Development (GED) supplemented by training or coursework in personnel management, business office procedures, or a closely related field; AND • Three (3) years of responsible and technical personnel administration experience, preferably including one year in a lead capacity. • Or, any combination of education and experience which would provide the required qualifications for the position. OR • Associate degree with coursework in human resource management, business administration, or related discipline; AND • Two (2) years of responsible and technical personnel administration experience; • Or, any combination of education and experience which would provide the required qualifications for the position. EquivalenciesForeign Degrees Any degree from a country other than the United States, including Canada and Great Britain, must be evaluated by an Evaluation Service prior to the closing date. Certification must be attached with copies of transcripts. License Certificates/CredentialsDesired QualificationsDistinguishable Characteristics The Human Resources (HR) Technician II is the journey level classification within the Human Resources Technician series; performs responsible and technical personnel administrative functions and activities; participates in and facilitates various Human Resources functions and activities such as recruitment, selection, and employment processes. The Human Resources Technician II performs assigned HR responsibilities and may execute independent judgement following well established guidelines, processes, and procedures. The Human Resources Technician II is distinguished from the Human Resources Technician I in that the latter is the entry-level classification within the Human Resources Technician series. The incumbent performs routine personnel and administrative transactions; provides support in various HR activities and processes, as assigned. The Human Resources Technician II is distinguished from the Senior Human Resources Technician in that the latter is the senior, lead classification within the HR Technician series. The Senior Human Resources Technician facilitates the day-to-day operations and workflow of the HR office; performs complex, specialized, and technical responsibilities with little direction or supervision and exercises independent judgement in the execution of assigned responsibilities. Working ConditionsPHYSICAL DEMANDS: While performing the duties of this job, employees are regularly required to sit or stand for extended periods of time; talk or hear, in person and by telephone; use hands repetitively to finger, handle, feel, operate personal computers and other standard office equipment; and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, use of both eyes, ability to distinguish basic shades and colors and the ability to adjust focus. Employees are frequently required to walk and stand and occasionally lift up to 20 pounds. MENTAL DEMANDS: While performing the duties of this class, incumbents are regularly required to use written and oral communication skills; read and interpret data; use math and mathematical reasoning; analyze and solve problems; learn and apply new information and skills; perform highly detailed work on multiple, concurrent tasks; and interact with District, students, vendors and others encountered in the course of work, some of whom are dissatisfied or abusive. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Employees work under typical office conditions, with constant interruptions; noise level may vary depending on activities of the office. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires us to identify the essential duties/functions of the position. We have indicated those duties with an E on the job description. Position Description Applications are currently being accepted for Human Resources Technician II. This is a Full-Time 12-month position. Application Procedure Applications must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. PT on the closing date. Applicants must submit a complete online application that includes the items listed. Rio Hondo College online application (which includes supplemental questions) Résumé/Curriculum Vitae Complete transcripts of all colleges/university studies, including degree earned (copies will be accepted) PAPER APPLICATIONS AND APPLICATION MATERIALS SENT VIA MAIL, FAX, OR EMAIL WILL NO LONGER BE ACCEPTED. NOTE THAT ALL CORRESPONDENCE, INCLUDING INTERVIEW INVITATIONS, WILL BE SENT VIA EMAIL. Special Instructions to ApplicantsAdditional Information The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires the District obtain documentation from every individual who is employed which verifies identity and authorizes his/her right to work in the United States. As a condition of employment, the selected applicant must provide a set of fingerprints (at the applicant's expense) taken by an official LiveScan agency. Provide a Certificate of Tuberculosis Exam for initial employment (The certificate must be renewed every 4 years as a condition of continuing employment). For positions requiring a valid California driver's license, proof of insurability is required. Applicants who are protected under the Americans with Disabilities Act and require accommodations for completing the application process, testing (if required for position), or the interview, please notify the Human Resources Office. A copy of this announcement will be provided in Braille to visually impaired applicants upon request. Commitment to Diversity All applicants must have demonstrated cultural competency and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students and staff. Cancel RTF Policy WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO RE-OPEN, RE-ADVERTISE, DELAY OR CANCEL FILLING THIS POSITION. THIS RECRUITMENT MAY BE USED TO FILL FUTURE VACANCIES. EEO Statement Rio Hondo College is committed to employing qualified administrators, faculty and staff members who are dedicated to student success. The Board recognizes that diversity in the academic environment fosters cultural awareness, promotes mutual understanding and respect, and provides suitable role models for all students. The Board is committed to hiring and staff development processes that support the goals of equal opportunity and diversity, and provide equal consideration for all qualified candidates.

Created: 2026-03-13