HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST

If there is an overwhelming level of interest in the HR Specialist recruitment, the department may request applicants to submit work samples

or require a written exam to help identify the most qualified candidates.

Please go to http://www.hacla.org/careers for details of this position and to apply.

Position Open Until Filled

NATURE OF WORK: Under direct supervision, performs semi-professional and specialized work assisting in human resources administration that require a high degree of accuracy, discretion and personal judgment.
ESSENTIAL AND MARGINAL FUNCTION STATEMENTS - Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to the following: Essential Job Functions* Advises and assists employees regarding Housing Authority human resources policies and procedures, recruitment process, benefit programs, wage and salary plans and other human resources related matters.

• Assist with the administration of all benefits, acts as liaison in resolving medical, dental, vision, and health insurance related matters, responds to benefits inquiries on plan provisions and enrollment status.
  
• Assists with the open enrollment process, processes new employee benefit enrollments, distributes benefits enrollment materials and determines eligibility, and ensures the accuracy of all benefits enrollments in the HRIS and vendor systems.
  
• Provides support in implementing any new/modified benefit programs.
  
• Assists with the recruitment process, designing and implementation of examination procedures, posting job bulletins, screening applications, proctoring examinations and scheduling interviews.
  
• Compiles and prepares statistical summaries, reports, charts and graphs which require selecting the data, determining the best method of procedure and presentation.
  
• Composes correspondence and other written material as directed and/or in accordance with standard practices.
  
• Assists with new-hire orientations to deliver an exceptional first-day experience.
  

Marginal Job Functions

• Responds to inquiries from the public, employees and other agencies, regarding personnel policies, regulations, recruitment and benefits and various human resources programs.
  
• Maintains, revises and coordinates a variety of cross-referenced files and reports for record management.
  
• Maintains personnel files and benefit files as needed.
  
• Provides general support to all aspects of the human resources department
  
• Performs other duties as required.
  

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Ability to work in any assigned area of human resources administration; requires considerable knowledge of modern human resources systems and procedures particularly related to recruitment, benefits, testing, classification, wage and salary administration and records management; skill in making arithmetic computations quickly and accurately; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships; to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; maintain complex and/or confidential files, records and reports. Prepare detailed reports; operate personal computers and apply various computer software programs, such as applicant tracking, benefits tracking, spreadsheets, data base managers and word processing. Follow complex written and oral instructions. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Any combination of training, education and experience which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position, particularly recruitment and benefits administration.

Education: Minimum two years of college courses in human resources, public administration, finance, psychology, industrial relations or a closely related field, and;

Experience: Minimum two year of responsible human resources experience.

Applications will be reviewed for relevant experience, education, and training. Applications must be detailed and complete for proper evaluation. Resumes may be included but may not be submitted in lieu of application.

Only the MOST QUALIFIED APPLICANTS will be invited to the interview process. Only the most qualified applicant(s) will be referred for interview and considered for the position; however, only the best-qualified applicant(s) may be selected.

HIRING INFORMATION:

All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment evaluation, which includes: a post-offer medical examination (includes drug and alcohol screening), criminal records check, employment history and education verification, and documentation of the right to work in the United States.

Candidates will start at

step one of an eight step salary range unless there are special exceptions in accordance with the Personnel Rules.

DISABILITY ACCOMMODATION:

Candidates who require a reasonable accommodation in any portion of the selection process should state their need in writing when submitting an application or call 213-252-5400.

NOTE: The provisions of this announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract and any provisions contained in this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice.

We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

At-Will, non-represented employees must participate in mandatory direct deposit of payroll as a condition of new and continued employment. Accommodations may be made on a case-by-case basis.

Pursuant to the Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles' Conflict of Interest Policy, new and existing employees are required to refrain from participating in activities, employment or enterprises, which are in conflict with public interest and/or with his or her duties as an employee of the Authority.

Please call NeoGov Toll-Free Applicant Support telephone line (855) 524-5627 if you forget your password, have application login problems or get an error message during the application process.

HACLA Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision Plan:
  
• HACLA will provide up to 100% of the CalPERS medical premium rate for Los Angeles, San Bernardino & Ventura Counties Kaiser rates for employee only, employee + one dependent, and employee + multiple dependents as applicable
  
• HACLA will provide 100% of basic Dental HMO rates for employee only, employee + one dependent, and employee + multiple dependents as applicable
  
• HACLA will provide 100% basic Vision coverage for employee only, employee + one dependent, and employee + multiple dependents as applicable
  
• $250 OPT OUT payment is available for employees with a qualifying health plan outside of the employer network.
  
• Employees have the option to choose additional optional insurance such as Dental PPO, Custom Vision, additional medical coverage, and voluntary additional life insurance.
  
• Short-Term Disability/Long-Term Disability/Mandatory Life:
  
• HACLA will provide 100% of STD/LTD/Mandatory Life premiums for all eligible employees to maintain the IRS 125 Plan
  
• Pension Plan:
  
• HACLAretirement plan is the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). Vesting is five (5) years.
  

+ For Classic members, the pension formula is 2.7% at 55 with members contributing 8% of their wages towards their retirement.

+ For PEPRA members, the pension formula is 2% at 62, with members contributing 7.75% of their wages towards their retirement.

+ CalPERS will make the determination regarding the type of membership for which the eligible employee will qualify.

• General Leave/Holidays/PTO:
  
• Annual leave accruals vary, depending upon the type of job/position (membership in employee organizational group) and years of service. Length of service increases accrual rates by employee organizational group when service requirements are met.
  
• Newly Hired Annual Accruals:
  

+ At-Will/Non-Represented accrual per pay period 5.23 hours (17 days annually)

+ Council of Housing Professionals-Management accrual per pay period 4.15 hours (14 days annually)

+ Council of Housing Professionals-Administration accrual per pay period 6.78 hours (22 days annually)

+ Service Employees International Union (Local 721) accrual per pay period 6.78 hours (22 days annually)

+ Los Angeles County Building and Construction Trades Council accrual per pay period 5.23 hours (17 days annually)

+ American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees accrual per pay period 6.78 hours (22 days annually)

• 14 Observed Holidays:
  

+ New Year's Eve; New Years Day; Martin Luther King Jr’s Birthday; President's Day; Cesar Chavez Day; Memorial Day; Juneteenth; Independence Day; Labor Day; Veteran’s Day; Thanksgiving Day; Day After Thanksgiving; Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day.

• 12 Floating Holiday hours annually
  
• Opportunity to earn up to 160 hours of Paid Time Off (PTO) for eligible exempt employees as comp time per calendar year. Employees may cash out up to 160 hours of accrued and unused PTO annually.
  
• Additional Optional Benefits:
  
• Pre-Tax Deferred Compensation 457 Plan
  
• Group term life insurance
  
• Flexible Spending Account Options
  
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
  
• Employee Assistance Program
  
• Flexible Work Schedules
  
• Partial Telework Program
  
• Temporary Casual/Per-Diem employee are eligible to enroll/recieve the following benefits:
  
• Kaiser Medical Insurance - 50% employer covered medical through Kaiser Permanente if working 30 hours or more per week.
  
• Paid Sick Time - At least 40 hours or 5 days of sick leave after 90 days of employment.
  
• Eligible casual employees may enter as Classifc or PEPRA members if qualifying requirements are met.
  
• Per-Diem employees are not eligible for the Public Employee Retirement System (PERS).
  

Note: Temporary casual/per-diem employees are able to work up to 40 hours per week as necessary.

Availability of benefits are dependent upon employment eligibility status with HACLA