Human Resources Specialist

OPEN RECRUITMENT 

 12-MONTH ELIGIBILITY LIST 

$68,518 - $93,359 ANNUALLY 
   CURRENT VACANCY: 100%, 12 MONTHS

This recruitment will be used to fill all current and future vacancies.

 
  *Applications will only be accepted from May 9, 2025 to May 14, 2025 at 4:00 pm.*

For experience and/or education substitutions, you must attach a statement clearly outlining how your additional experience and/or education covers the minimum requirements and qualifies you to perform the duties of the classification.

A limited number of candidates who best meet the needs of the District will be invited to continue in the examination process. It is important that your responses are clear and concise. Responses that are incomplete or unclear will not receive credit. The Work Experience you list on the application must also include all recent and relevant experience (including volunteer or unpaid work if the duties/responsibilities directly related to the job you are seeking) in order for your application and supplemental application to be considered. Experience is evaluated on the basis of a verifiable 40- hour week, unless specified otherwise. Prorated part-time experience may be acceptable. Successful candidates who pass all parts of the examination process will be placed on the eligibility list* in order of their relative merit as determined by these competitive examinations.

The Human Resources Department of the Long Beach Community College District is seeking a highly qualified candidate for an opportunity as a Human Resources Specialist. Join our collaborative and mission-driven Human Resources team as an HR Specialist, where you'll take the lead in classified and/or academic recruitments, hiring, and onboarding efforts—while also supporting the full scope of human resources operations.

This role is ideal for an experienced HR professional who thrives in a dynamic environment, values accuracy and service, and enjoys the variety of working across multiple HR functions.

Key Responsibilities

While this position has a strong focus on recruitment and onboarding, you’ll also contribute to HR services including classification, salary placement, employee records, and compliance. Key duties include:

Recruitment & Hiring

• Coordinate full-cycle recruitment processes for academic and classified positions.
• Screen applications for minimum qualifications, including transcript and experience reviews.
• Assist hiring managers with interview planning and candidate selection.
• Recommend and track equivalency reviews for academic roles.
• Post job announcements internally and externally, and manage applicant communication.

Onboarding & Employee Processing

• Conduct onboarding for new hires including I-9 verification, fingerprinting, and orientation support.
• Process limited-term employees (LTEs), ensuring qualification verification.
• Prepare hiring contracts, salary placements, and updates in the HRIS system.

General HR Support

• Maintain accurate and confidential employee records, including full employee life cycle.
• Ensure compliance with labor contracts, HR policies, and Ed Code regulations.
• Prepare board agenda items and salary actions for faculty and staff.
• Respond to HR inquiries from employees and the public in a courteous, informed manner.
• Perform duties as assigned.

The successful candidate will need to:

• be adaptable and flexible
• be detail-oriented with excellent judgment
• be comfortable interpreting HR policies and labor agreements
• be skilled in balancing multiple priorities and deadlines
• be confident in using HRIS systems and standard business software
• exhibit exceptional customer service skills, business communication, project management, and organizational skills
• exercise sound independent judgement within areas of assigned responsibility
• have the ability to build rapport with internal and external stakeholders across the District and lead a diverse team and handle sensitive issues with discretion

If this describes you, we encourage you to apply for the opportunity to join the innovative and talented LBCC team!

AT-A-GLANCE POSITION INFORMATION 

• Type of position: Full time (40 hours/week)
• Position Status: Permanent 
• Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM 
• Location: Will support both campuses, but located at the Liberal Arts Campus (LAC)
• Salary: Range 2 (MGT), $68,518 - $93,359 Annually
• *Eligibility list: Will be valid for 12 months once approved or ratified by the Personnel Commission. We reserve the right to use the established eligibility list for vacancies (permanent and temporary) in this classification as well as related classifications. 
• Advanced salary placement: Generally, new employees start at the first step on the salary schedule. Advanced salary placement may be considered on a case-by-case basis. 
• Benefits: The District provides an excellent and comprehensive benefits package. Please refer to the Benefits tab for more details.

For further information on the position or application process, please contact (562) 938-4372.

ABOUT LONG BEACH CITY COLLEGE:

Long Beach City College is committed to providing equitable student learning and achievement, by delivering high quality educational programs and support services to our diverse communities. Long Beach City College currently has the privilege of serving approximately 34,798 students, the majority of whom are students of color. Long Beach City College is a Hispanic serving institution, and of our student population 59% are Hispanic/Latinx, 14% are White, 12% are Black/African American, 10% are Asian & Filipino, 5% are multi-ethnic, and 1% are Pacific Islanders. An ideal candidate will demonstrate cultural competency in serving the diverse academic, socioeconomic, gender identity, sexual orientation, racial, and cultural backgrounds of community college student populations, including students with differing abilities. For more information on our college demographics please click here: https://www.lbcc.edu/pod/college-facts.

Long Beach City College is committed to empowering our students to become active, ethical participants in their learning, as well as in the democratic structures that give them voice and agency in shaping their society and world. In an environment that is caring, supportive, and inclusive, LBCC promotes equitable learning and educational achievement by delivering innovative, high-quality degree programs, certificate programs, holistic support services, and leading-edge workforce preparation for our diverse communities. 

Please check out the LBCC mission and values and other strategic initiatives below to learn more. 

• Mission & Values
• Equal Employment Opportunity Plan
• Strategic Plan
• Office of the Superintendent President

GENERAL PURPOSE

Under general supervision, performs a variety of highly complex and responsible technical and administrative duties in support of District human resource management programs; and performs related work as assigned.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

Human Resources Specialists are responsible for performing advanced paraprofessional and technical support assignments ranging from difficult to complex carrying out classified and academic employment and other human resource program support functions. Incumbents are expected to independently perform job assignments using detailed knowledge of professional practices and District human resources policies and procedures and labor contract provisions learned through experience.

Human Resources Specialist is distinguished from Human Resources Technician in that incumbents in the former class independently perform more difficult and complex duties requiring more extensive knowledge of professional human resources practices and District policies and procedures.

For the full position description, please click here: Human Resources Specialist.

Experience is evaluated on the basis of a verifiable 40-hour week, unless specified otherwise. Prorated part-time experience may be acceptable.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION:

Education, Training and Experience: 

Graduation from high school or a G.E.D equivalent; and five (5) years of increasingly responsible office administrative experience involving the maintenance of detailed employee records, employee processing and responsible public contact; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Completion of college-level coursework in human resources is desired but not required.

Licenses; Certificates; Special Requirements: 

May require a valid California driver's license and the ability to maintain insurability under the District’s vehicle insurance policy.

 
Meeting the minimum requirements of the position does not guarantee advancement in the selection process. Candidate qualifications will be assessed to determine those who meet and exceed requirements and are deemed most competitive amongst the applicant pool to proceed.

APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS: 
To be considered a candidate for this position, all materials required should be received by the Long Beach City College Office of Human Resources by the closing date. Incomplete or late applications will be disqualified from further consideration. Qualified candidates will be notified in writing if they are moving forward in the selection process.
 

Application Process:

• Submit a completed online application through NEOGOV that reflects how and why you are a highly qualified applicant. All portions of the application must be entirely filled out to be considered for this position. A limited number of candidates who best meet the needs of the District will be invited to continue in the examination process. It is important that your responses are clear and concise. Responses that are incomplete or unclear will not receive credit. The Work Experience you list on the application must also include all recent and relevant experience (including volunteer or unpaid work if the duties/responsibilities directly related to the job you are seeking) in order for your application and supplemental application to be considered. Experience is evaluated on the basis of a verifiable 40- hour week, unless specified otherwise. Prorated part-time experience may be acceptable. Successful candidates who pass all parts of the examination process will be placed on the eligibility list* in order of their relative merit as determined by these competitive examinations.
• If the position requires a college degree, transcripts or copy of a diploma, the required document must be attached at the time of application. Unofficial transcripts are accepted during this phase. Proof of education for degrees or units outside the United States must include proof of educational equivalency. For experience and/or education substitutions, please make sure to attach a statement clearly outlining how your additional experience and/or education covers the minimum requirements and qualifies you to be considered for this position.
• If you participate in and fail any examination segment, you must wait a period of 90 days (~3 months) to test again for the same classification.
• During the recruitment process, LBCCD uses e-mail to contact or notify all applicants with important information. We encourage applicants to check their email account frequently. Please add "@lbcc.edu" and "@governmentjobs.com" to your Safe Senders List and/or Address Book to reduce the chance of messages from the Personnel Commission being delivered to Spam or Junk Mail. Questions? Please call (562) 938-4372.

Selection Process: 

The following examination segments are pass/fail and may be utilized during the selection process:

• screening of the applicant's training, background, and experience
• scored evaluation of responses on a supplemental application/ subject matter expert (SME) review. ***Please answer each question thoroughly as they will be read and scored by SMEs*** 
• in-person or online:
  • written examination(s)
  • qualifications appraisal oral examination 
  • performance examination
  • technical oral examination
     (the above will be scored on a job-related basis)

**Please note that this schedule is tentative and subject to change**
Qualifying Written/Performance Exam (25% for passing applicants): Week of June 2 or 9, 2025 (in-person)

Qualifications Appraisal Interview (75%): Week of June 23, 2025 (may be via Zoom or in-person)

Final interview (in-person only): Week of June 30, 2025

Test parts are determined by the size and competitiveness of the candidate pool. A limited number of candidates who best meet the needs of the District will be invited to continue in the examination process. It is important that your responses are clear and concise. Responses that are incomplete or unclear will not receive credit. The Work Experience you list on the application must also include all recent and relevant experience (including volunteer or unpaid work if the duties/responsibilities directly related to the job you are seeking) in order for your application and supplemental application to be considered. Experience is evaluated on the basis of a verifiable 40- hour week, unless specified otherwise. Prorated part-time experience may be acceptable. Successful candidates who pass all parts of the examination process will be placed on the eligibility list in order of their relative merit as determined by these competitive examinations.

*** PLEASE NOTE: The District reserves the right to utilize a flexible pass point (cut-off score) on any test part to meet the staffing needs as determined by the District. Applicants that most closely meet the needs of the District will proceed with the recruitment process. ***

DISABILITY ACCOMMODATIONS

Individuals who require reasonable accommodations in the Application or Examination Process in accordance with ADA should notify the Human Resources Office at least 5 (five) days prior to the closing date, by calling (562) 938-4372 or emailing careers@lbcc.edu.

Salary : $68,518 - $93,359