Human Resources Technician I

Job Number:
CLA00598P

Position Title:
Human Resources Technician I

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:
27

Salary:
$5,216.02 $6,682.82 monthly
Successful candidate will start at step 1 except in cases where District deems appropriate.

Shift Differential :

FLSA :
Non-Exempt

Location:
Main Campus

Department:
Human Resources (Dept)

Open Date:
06/01/2026

Closing Date:
06/15/2026

Open Until Filled:
No

About Rio Hondo College:
About Rio Hondo College
Rio 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 Rio 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 Colleges 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.

Rio 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.

Rio 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.

Rio Hondo College offers 30 associate degrees that guarantee transfer (ADTs) to Cal State Universities, a bachelors 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, Rio 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 routine personnel transactions, administrative functions, including but not limited to recruitment, examination, and selection processes; updates and maintains records, files, and filing systems pertaining to a variety of personnel management activities

Representative Duties:
1. Enters and updates data into the Human Resource Information System ( HRIS ), processes information, updates and maintains departments storage and retrieval of records, files, and filing systems; extracts and compiles data to generate and prepare reports, as necessary. E

2. Responds to inquiries and assists college personnel and the general public concerning matters related to position vacancies, status of recruitments, and promotional opportunities. E

3. Responds to inquiries from college personnel pertaining to a variety of day-to-day personnel transaction matters, which may include explanations of policies, regulations, and guidelines. E

4. Establishes, maintains, and reviews personnel records and files to ensure compliance with College policies, rules and regulations. E

5. Performs routine review and screening of employment applications to ensure completeness and compliance with selection requirements. E

6. Assists with pre-employment recruitment and selection processes. E

7. Prepares job announcements for printing, posting, and distribution to internal and external recruitment sources following HR standards, policies, and procedures. E

8. Obtains and records employee background information; updates HRIS as needed with returned data. E

9. Assists in the development of documentation to ensure clearance related to employment, including but not limited to fingerprint review and submission to Department of Justice ( DOJ ), verification of experience, and training medical review. E

10. Maintains records, files, and filing systems pertaining to equal employment opportunity ( EEO ) trends. E

11. Answers inquiries to verify employment and compensation level according to predetermined college procedures. E

12. Assists with the various clerical aspects of the Governing Board action follow-up. E

13. Assists with selection examination processes; prepares employment lists in accordance with pre-determined rules and guidelines. E

14. Operates a variety of office machines including personal computer and software programs and applications such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint). E

15. Performs a variety of clerical and administrative responsibilities in support of the departments 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

16. Performs related duties that support the overall objective of the position.

Knowledge and Abilities:
Knowledge 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. District Human Resources policies and procedures.
Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBAs) and collective bargaining unit negotiation processes.
Basic and routine 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.
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.
Human Resource Information Systems ( HRIS ).
Procedures and processes in entering data into District HRIS .
Standard business software, including word processing and spreadsheet programs.
Modern office procedures, methods, and practices.
Record keeping, filing, file sharing, and filing systems methods and techniques.
English usage, spelling, grammar, punctuation, and vocabulary.
Basic arithmetical calculations.
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:
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.
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.
Operate a computer using word processing and to the business software and other standard office equipment.
Organize, update, and maintain specialized files, file sharing, and filing systems.
Maintain confidentiality of District files and records.
Maintain the security of sensitive, confidential, and privileged information.
Compose correspondence in response to routine inquiries.
Perform appropriately in situations requiring specialized knowledge, utilizing tact, initiative, and good judgment.
Develop and maintain a data management, storage, and retrieval systems.
Plan, organize, and prioritize workload to meet schedules and timelines.
Type at an acceptable rate of speed based on requirement of position.
Understand and follow verbal and written directions.
Effectively communicate both verbally and in writing.
Utilize computer software programs, applications, and databases; computer hardware and peripheral equipment related to the area of assignment.
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 ) with coursework in automated record management systems, personnel management practices, or related discipline; AND Two (2) years of responsible experience in specialized administrative work, preferably including one year in a Human Resources office.
• Or, any combination of education and experience which would provide the required qualifications for the position.

Equivalencies:

Foreign 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/Credentials:

Desired Qualifications:

Distinguishable Characteristics:
The Human Resources (HR) Technician I is the entry level classification within the Human Resources Technician series; performs routine personnel and administrative transactions in the day-to-day workflow of the HR Office. The incumbent performs the assigned tasks under direct supervision of an administrator or manager within well-defined guidelines, polices, and procedures.

The Human Resources Technician I is distinguished from the Human Resources Technician II in that the latter is the journey level classification within the Human Resources Technician series. The incumbent performs responsible and technical duties and responsibilities in carrying out various HR processes such as recruitment, selection and hiring processes and procedures. The incumbent works under general direction with the ability to interpret and apply District/college policies and procedures as they relate to the primary responsibilities of the position.

Working Conditions:
PHYSICAL 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 I. 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)
• Resume/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 Applicants :

Additional 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 applicants 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 drivers 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.