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HUMAN RESOURCES COORDINATOR (DEPARTMENTAL PERSONNEL ASSISTANT)

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HUMAN RESOURCES COORDINATOR (DEPARTMENTAL PERSONNEL ASSISTANT)

Salary

$50,877.84 - $64,949.52 Annually

Location

Los Angeles County, CA

Job Type

Full time

Job Number

R1842Q-R

Department

HUMAN RESOURCES COUNTYWIDE EXAMS

Opening Date

10/29/2025

Closing Date

11/10/2025 5:00 PM Pacific

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Position/Program Information

WHEN TO APPLY

We will begin accepting online applications on Thursday, October 30, 2025 at 8:00 a.m. (PT) until Monday, November 10, 2025 by 5:00 p.m. (PT).

All applications must be received before 5:00 p.m. (PT) on Monday, November 10, 2025 , to be accepted.

EXAM NUMBER

R1842Q-R

We welcome applications from everyone!

WHY WORK FOR US?

With more than 10 million residents, Los Angeles County is the most populous county in the nation! We are the largest employer in Southern California, with over 116,000 employees in more than 38 Departments providing vital public services as diverse as law enforcement, property assessment, public health protection, water conservation, cultural activities and many more.

We are dedicated professionals committed to preserving the dignity and integrity of the workplace as well as protecting the rights of each employee. The County has over 2,300 different job descriptions, offering a lifetime of opportunities and careers! We offer one of the strongest public-sector benefits packages in the country. Join us and discover a rich selection of health care options, robust retirement plans and the flexibility to work, relax and rejuvenate as you reach your fullest personal and professional potential.

CHECK OUT OUR OUTSTANDING BENEFITS! Click here (https://hr.lacounty.gov/benefits/) to see a list of employee benefits.

THE TEAM MEMBER WE ARE SEARCHING FOR:

+ Has immediate responsibility for performing a variety of specialized clerical duties in the personnel office of a County department.

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Essential Job Functions

+ Maintains personnel files and records of individual employees, including work history, vacations, leaves of absence, probation reports, performance evaluations, appraisals of promotability, status changes, and disciplinary actions.

+ Maintains a system of item control as a check on the number of allocated positions and the status of each; prepares requests for approval of deviations such as frozen or borrowed positions.

+ Compiles periodic statistical reports providing management with information such as turnover, vacancies, total number employed, and budget needs.

+ Disseminates information concerning recruitment needs to various agencies and organizations.

+ Obtains eligible lists, certifications, examination results, medical records, and other information pertaining to the recruitment, testing and selection of applicants.

+ Interprets salary provisions of the County Code to determine the salary rate applicable in a given set of circumstances, considering factors such as Y-rates, advanced step recruitment, superior-subordinate pay, shift differentials, bonuses, hazard pay, and furnishes necessary data to the payroll section.

+ Provides information to applicants, explains Civil Service procedure, evaluates applications, clarifies questionable or inadequate information, and attempts to resolve problems affecting eligibility.

+ Assists in securing special examiners and interviewers.

+ Conducts initial interviews of eligible candidates and recommend them for employment as needed.

+ Conducts preliminary investigations in situations involving police records, proposed disciplinary action, employee grievances, etc.

+ Provides information to employees concerning their rights, benefits and responsibilities, departmental policies and regulations, Civil Service Rules, and the County Code; may conduct orientation of new employees.

+ Supervises a small clerical staff in the personnel office as needed.

For more information, click here to view the classification specification:Departmental Personnel Assistant (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty/classspecs/1065958?keywords=departmental%20personnel%20assistant&pagetype=classSpecifications) .

Requirements

REQUIREMENTS TO QUALIFY

Option I: One year of experience assisting in technical personnel work* in a Central Personnel Office** at the level ofSenior Clerk (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty/classspecs/1065317?keywords=1140&pagetype=classSpecifications) ,Senior Typist- Clerk (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty/classspecs/1065805?keywords=2216&pagetype=classSpecifications) or higher.***

Option II: One year of payroll experience at the level ofPayroll Clerk I* (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty/classspecs/1066124?keywords=payroll%2520clerk%25201&pagetype=classSpecifications) ***.

Important note on at the level of : You may still qualify even if your job title isn’t exactly the same as the one listed. What matters is that your experience is at a similar level — meaning your job involves similar responsibilities, requires comparable skills and knowledge, and takes place within a similar organizational structure. Please provide a clear explanation of your experience to demonstrate that it is at the appropriate level.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION

* Technical personnel work experience such as policy development and application, examination and recruitment, classification and salary administration, employee relations, staff development, performance management, discipline and advocacy, benefits and retirement, Worker’s Compensation and Return-to-Work programs, personnel operations and personnel records.

** Central Personnel Office is responsible in providing human resources or personnel functions to the entire organization or County department under the direction of a Human Resources Manager.

***Experience at the level of Senior Clerk (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty/classspecs/1065317?keywords=1140&pagetype=classSpecifications) , Senior Typist- Clerk (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty/classspecs/1065805?keywords=2216&pagetype=classSpecifications) includes have independent responsibility for or or leading others in completing their assignments, including: the review, verification, and processing of documents or transactions, record keeping, file location and compilation, and document development or updating.

**** Experience at the level of Payroll Clerk I (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty/classspecs/1066124?keywords=payroll%2520clerk%25201&pagetype=classSpecifications) is defined as processing the payroll for a segment of an organization or county departmental or Health services payroll operation.

LICENSE

A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to use an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.

PHYSICAL CLASS

Physical Class II - Light: This class includes administrative and clerical positions requiring light physical effort that may include occasional light lifting to a 10 pound limit and some bending, stooping, or squatting. Considerable ambulation may be involved.

WITHHOLD INFORMATION

No withhold will be allowed. Required experience must be fully met by last of the filing, and clearly indicated on the application.

ENDORSEMENT OF COUNTY QUALIFICATION

If you performed work that differs from the duties described in your class specification and believe you qualify for this opportunity, please provide verification via official documentation of additional responsibility bonus, out-of-class bonus, temporary assignment bonus or reclassification study with CEO Classification within 7 calendar days from the last day of filing. Employees do not need to submit such verification if they hold or have held a position that regularly performs functions in alignment with the requirements.

Additional Information

OUR ASSESSMENT PROCESS

Once we have identified that you meet the requirements, we will invite you to take an assessment of the proficiencies required for this job.

This examination will consist of multiple-choice and/or simulation assessments,weighted 100%,assessing:

+ Customer Focus

+ Learning Potential

+ Responsibility

+ General Problem-Solving Skills

You must meet the requirements and achieve a combined passing score of 70% or higher on examination in order to be placed on the eligible list.

EXAM REVIEW:

Multiple-choice and/or simulation assessments are not reviewable by candidates per Civil Service Rule 7.19

TRANSFER OF SCORE

+ If you recently took identical components for other exams, the test responses may be automatically transferred to this examination.

+ This exam contains test components that might be used on future exams, and your responses could be transferred to that exam.

TEST PREPARATION

We provide study guides and other test preparation resources to help candidates prepare for employment tests. While the guides may help in preparing for the test, we recommend reviewing all related materials that seem necessary.

+ Online practice tests are available athttps://www.shldirect.com/en-us/practice-tests.

+ Various information can be found on our website athttps://hr.lacounty.gov/job-search-toolkit/.The section dedicated to test preparation is "Employment Test Assistance."

ELIGIBILITY AND VACANCY INFORMATION

Candidates who pass the assessment are placed on an eligible list in the order of their score group for a period of six (6) months. We will use this list to fill vacancies throughout Los Angeles County as they occur.

AVAILALE SHIFT

Any

APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION

We only accept applications filed online. Applications submitted by U.S. mail, fax, or in person are not accepted. Apply online by clicking on the "Apply" green button at the top right of this posting. This website can also be used to get application status updates.

Please fill out the application completely. Provide relevant job experience including employer's name and address, job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, and description of work performed.

We may verify information included in the application at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made. Falsification of information could result in refusal of application or rescission of appointment. Copying verbiage from the Requirements or class specification as your work experience will not be sufficient to demonstrate meeting the requirements. Doing so may result in an incomplete application and may lead to disqualification.

We will send notifications to the email address provided on the application, so it is important that you provide a valid email address. If you choose to unsubscribe or opt out from receiving our emails, it is possible to view notices by logging intogovernmentjobs.comand checking the profile inbox. It is every applicant's responsibility to take steps to view correspondence, and we will not consider claims of missing notices to be a valid reason for re-scheduling an exam part. Register the below domains as approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk mail.

+ [email protected]

+ [email protected]

+ [email protected]

+ [email protected]

+ [email protected]

New email addresses need to be verified. This only needs to be done once per email address and can be done at any time by logging in to governmentjobs.com and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of the online application and to prevent incorrectly entered email addresses.

SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER

Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number, so include yours when applying.

COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES

For those who do not have access to a computer or the internet, we provide access to complete an application at public libraries throughout the County.

NO SHARING OF USER ID AND PASSWORD

Applicants are encouraged to submit their application online using their user ID and password. Using a family member's or friend's login information may erase a candidate's original application record.

ANTI-RACISM, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION (ARDI)

The County of Los Angeles recognizes and affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States. We are committed to promoting Anti-racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the inequalities and disparities among race. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, inclusion, and diversity in recruitment, selection, and employment practices.

TESTING ACCOMMODATION

If you require an accommodation to fairly compete in any part of the assessment process, you will be given the opportunity to make a request when completing your application. Please note, you may be required to submit documentation from a qualified medical provider or other qualified professional to support your request for a testing accommodation.

Testing Accommodation Coordinator Email: [email protected]

Teletype Phone: (800)735-2929

California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922

Department Contact Name: Sophie Zhang

Department Contact Phone:(213) 441-2075

Department Contact Email:[email protected]

Exam Title: Departmental Personnel Assistant

Exam Number:R1842Q-R

COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

Employment Information

Any language contained in the job posting supersedes any language contained below.

This document is intended to provide general information about the recruitment process of the County of Los Angeles. Applicants with questions about a specific job posting should contact the exam analyst listed on the posting.

Equal Employment Opportunity/Non-Discrimination Statement:

The County of Los Angeles is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to non-discrimination in the County workforce, regardless of age (40 and over); ancestry; color; ethnicity; religious creed; protected family or medical leave status; disability; marital status; medical condition; genetic information; military and veteran status; national origin; race ; sex; gender; sexual orientation; or any other characteristic protected by State or federal law. For more information, please visit:https://employee.hr.lacounty.gov/eeo-programs/.

Testing Accommodations for Applicants:

The County of Los Angeles complies with all federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application process, please contact the testing accommodation coordinator listed on the job posting. Hearing impaired applicants with telephone teletype equipment may leave messages by calling the teletype phone number on the job posting. For more information on accommodations, please visit:https://hr.lacounty.gov/accessibility/.

Fair Chance:

The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except as otherwise permissible under applicable laws, you will not be asked to provide information about conviction history unless you receive a conditional offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct and adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and will also consider potential mitigating factors, which may include, but is not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with County Fair Chance Policies and the Fair Chance Act (Gov. Code Section 12952).

Employment Eligibility:

Final appointment is contingent upon verification of U.S. citizenship or the right to work in the United States.

Career PathFinder:

Resources to help current and prospective employees plan a career with Los Angeles County are available. To explore career paths to and from nearly all job titles, please visit our interactive Career PathFinder application athttp://career-pathfinder.hr.lacounty.gov.

Veteran’s Credit:

Pursuant to the County Charter and County policy, in all open competitive examinations (i.e., examinations open to everyone), the County of Los Angeles will add a credit of 10 percent of the total credits specified for such examination to the final passing score of an honorably discharged veteran, as well as the spouse of a deceased or disabled veteran, who served in the Armed Forces of the United States under specific conditions.

For more information on veteran’s credit, please visit:https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/205102\_PPG\_115.pdf

Revised September 2025

For detailed information, please clickhere (http://hr.lacounty.gov/benefits/)

01

The information you provide on this supplemental questionnaire will be evaluated and used to determine your eligibility to participate in the next phase of the examination process.CHECK YOUR ANSWERS CAREFULLY. Any mistakes you make and/or any incomplete responses you provide in completing these questions will be used to disqualify your application even if you possess the qualifying experience or education. Be specific as possible and include all information requested.Comments such as "see resume or application" will not be considered as a response. All information is subject to verification at any time in the examination and hiring process. Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or dismissal.

+ I understand the above information and instructions.

02

We will send notifications to the email address provided on the application, so it is important that you provide a valid email address. If you choose to unsubscribe or opt out from receiving our emails, it is possible to view notices by logging into governmentjobs.com and checking the profile inbox. It is every applicant's responsibility to take steps to view correspondence, and we will not consider claims of missing notices to be a valid reason for re-scheduling an exam part. Register the below domains as approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk mail Add the following email address to your list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail:

+ [email protected]

+ [email protected]

+ [email protected]

+ [email protected]

+ [email protected]

+ [email protected]

It is your responsibility to take the above steps to view correspondence. Los Angeles County will not consider claims of not viewing or receiving notification to be a valid reason for late test administration or rescheduling of a test component.

+ I understand the above information and instructions.

03

How many months of experience do you have assisting in technical personnel work* in a Central Personnel Office** at the level of Senior Clerk, Senior Typist Clerk or higher***?

* Technical personnel work experience such as policy development and application, examination and recruitment, classification and salary administration, employee relations, staff development, performance management, discipline and advocacy, benefits and retirement, Worker’s Compensation and Return-to-Work programs, personnel operations and personnel records.

** Central Personnel Office is responsible in providing human resources or personnel functions to the entire organization or County department under the direction of a Human Resources Manager.

***Experience at the level of Senior Clerk and Senior Typist Clerk includes having independent responsibility for or leading others in completing their assignments, including: the review, verification, and processing of documents or transactions, record keeping, file location and compilation, and document development or updating.

Experience is evaluated on the basis of a verifiable 40-hour week. Part-time experience is credited on a part-time ratio, i.e., working 20 hours per week for two months equals one month of experience.

+ I do not have experience assisting in technical personnel work in a Central Personnel Office at the level of Senior Clerk, Senior Typist Clerk or higher.

+ Less than 6 months.

+ At least 6 months but less than 12 months.

+ 12 months or more.

04

Which area(s) do you have experience assisting in technical personnel work in a Central Personnel Office at the level of Senior Clerk, Senior Typist Clerk or higher?

Check all that apply.

+ Policy Development and Application

+ Examination and Recruitment

+ Classification and Salary Administration

+ Employee Relations

+ Staff Development

+ Performance Management

+ Discipline and Advocacy

+ Benefits and Retirement

+ Worker’s Compensation and Return-to-Work Programs

+ Personnel Operations and Personnel Records

+ Other area(s) not listed above

+ I do not have experience assisting in technical personnel work in a Central Personnel Office at the level of Senior Clerk, Senior Typist Clerk or higher.

05

If you selected "Other" in the preceding question, please indicate the area which you have assisting in technical personnel work in a Central Personnel Office at the level of Senior Clerk, Senior Typist Clerk or higher. Indicate N/A if not applicable.

06

Is the above experience in a Central Personnel Office providing human resources or personnel functions to the entire organization or County department under the direction of a Human Resources Manager?

+ I do not have experience in a Central Personnel Office providing human resources or personnel functions to the entire organization or County department under the direction of a Human Resources Manager.

+ I do have Central Personnel Office providing human resources or personnel functions to the entire organization or County department under the direction of a Human Resources Manager.

07

If you indicated that you have experience assisting in technical personnel work in a Central Personnel Office at the level of Senior Clerk, Senior Typist Clerk or higher, you must provideALLof the following:

+ Payroll Title:

+ Employer:

+ Dates of Employment:FROM (mm/dd/yy) - TO (mm/dd/yy)

+ TOTAL Number of Years and/or Monthsof Experience:

+ Total HoursWorked Per Week:

+ Supervisor's name and Title:

+ DUTIES:(Duties under each work experiencemust be described clearlyin theapplication and supplemental questionnairefor evaluationORit willnot be considered nor credited.

If you do not have any experience at the level of Senior Clerk or a Senior Typist-Clerk performing personnel work in a personnel office, please write"DOES NOT APPLY."

08

How many months of payroll experience do you have at the level of Payroll Clerk I?

Experience at the level of Payroll Clerk I is defined as processing the payroll for a segment of an organization or county departmental or Health services payroll operation.

Experience is evaluated on the basis of a verifiable 40-hour week. Part-time experience is credited on a part-time ratio, i.e., working 20 hours per week for two months equals one month of experience.

+ I do not have payroll experience at the level of Payroll Clerk I.

+ Less than 6 months.

+ At least 6 months but less than 12 months.

+ 12 months or more.

09

If you indicated that you have payroll experience at the level of Payroll Clerk I, you must provideALLof the following:

+ Payroll Title:

+ Employer:

+ Dates of Employment:FROM (mm/dd/yy) - TO (mm/dd/yy)

+ TOTAL Number of Years and/or Monthsof Experience:

+ Total HoursWorked Per Week:

+ Supervisor's Name and Title:

+ DUTIES:(Duties under each work experiencemust be described clearlyin theapplication and supplemental questionnairefor evaluationORit willnot be considered nor credited.

If you do not have any experience at the level of Payroll Clerk I processing the payroll for a segment of a County departmental or Health Services payroll operation, please write"DOES NOT APPLY."

Required Question

Employer

County of Los Angeles

Address

**************

Los Angeles, California, 90010

Website

http://hr.lacounty.gov

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