Job Description
Salary : $50,308.92 - $68,087.52 Annually
Location : City of Industry, CA
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 0910/1125
Department: Human Resources
Opening Date: 11/04/2025
Closing Date: 11/26/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
Hacienda La Puente Unified School District is an equal opportunity employer Hacienda La Puente Unified School District is named as one of the top 50 employers in California for 2020 and our employees have received a combined 12% salary increase for the 2022-2023 years! Apply now to join our team!
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Applications will ONLY be accepted from November 20 to November 26, 2025. You can complete your profile at now, and then submit your online application during the application filing period. WE ARE ONLY ACCEPTING ONLINE APPLICATIONS FOR THIS RECRUITMENT. You may apply online by clicking the "Apply" button on this page during the application filing period. If you need assistance applying online, please contact us at (626) 933-3920, Monday - Friday between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.
THE POSITION Under general supervision, performs a variety of responsible clerical and technical duties such as the processing, hiring, onboarding and retaining of personnel, including the maintenance of records, files and reports in the Human Resources Department.
CURRENT OPENING: One 12 month/40 hours per week position. Salary placement will be on Range 20 of the Confidential Salary Schedule "C." Initial salary placement for new employees is customarily at step 1 ($24.19 per hour) of this salary range.
APPLICANT FILING INFORMATION: This recruitment is open to the public. An eligibility list will be established to fill vacancies for full time, part time, evening, summer, and substitute positions throughout the duration of the eligibility list. Eligibility lists typically last for one year. Vacant positions are filled from the top three ranks. Pursuant to PC Rule 6.2.10, the eligibility list established for this recruitment may be used for another related classification at the same or lower salary.
NOTE: Answers to the supplemental questions must be submitted with your application. Proof of your highest obtained education must be submitted by the final test part. You may upload the documents to your online application (in the "Attachments" section) or fax them to Silvia Lagunas at (626) 333-7416.
Essential Duties The classification specification does not describe all duties performed by all incumbents within the class. This summary provides examples of typical tasks performed in this classification.
- Processes personnel actions taken by hiring authority.
- Prepares and uploads all employee information for Board of Education agenda.
- Inputs and maintains employee data into District computer system using district and county databases.
- Creates and maintains various records and files related to personnel functions.
- Calculates seniority information and enters data into various automated and manual systems.
- Provides information to employees and the general public in person or over the telephone.
- Maintains and monitors substitute system using substitute fulfillment software, and prepares reports accordingly.
- Administers and monitors the skin test notification.
- Administers and monitors electronic employee performance evaluation program.
- Receives and processes certificated employment applications, employment verifications and absence affidavits.
- Prepares requisitions for supplies, equipment and personnel actions.
- Conducts reference check and onboarding process for all new employees.
- Administers live scan for new employees.
OTHER RELATED DUTIES - Relieves District's receptionist during absences as assigned.
- Performs general clerical duties such as answering phones and typing as needed.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS AMONG RELATED CLASSES
A Human Resources Assistant performs a variety of responsible clerical and technical duties such as the processing, hiring, onboarding and retaining of personnel, including the maintenance of records, files and reports.
A Personnel Technician performs specialized clerical and technical duties involved with the development and processing of recruitment, examination, compensation, and other classified personnel activities.
A Senior Human Resources Assistant performs high-level specialized clerical and technical duties related to personnel transactions, including creating and generating personnel reports, compiling and entering workshop attendee and consultant information for Board of Education approval, and coordinating events.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Employees in this classification sit for a long period of time, stand, walk, use fingers repetitively, use wrists or hands repetitively in a twisting motion or while applying pressure, use both hands simultaneously, have rapid mental and muscular coordination, speak clearly, hear normal conversation, see small details, use a computer and a telephone.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Employees in this classification work inside for the majority of time, in direct contact with the public and other District employees, with a high volume of work and continuously changing priorities and interruptions.
Minimum Qualifications Education:
Graduation from high school or evidence of equivalent educational proficiency.
Experience:
Two years of clerical experience. Some HR experience is desirable.
Ideal candidates will have Knowledge of:
- Modern office practices, procedures and equipment.
- Filing and record-keeping techniques and systems.
- Telephone techniques and etiquette.
- Computer skills such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- General hiring practices.
- Basic math including percentage.
Ability to:
- Learn fundamentals of personnel administration, school district organization, and Human Resources' procedures.
- Show a high level of care in handling the details of the job.
- Operate a variety of office machines including calculator, copier, and a computer.
- Rapidly and accurately type using a computer keyboard.
- Locate and interpret sources of information and pursue leads for additional information.
- Learn and explain personnel policies and procedures.
- Learn to use various personnel database computer systems and appropriate software applications.
- Communicate effectively both orally and in writing, for the purpose of providing and obtaining information.
- Use correct vocabulary, grammar, sentence structure, spelling, and punctuation.
- Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
- Exercise independent judgment and deal effectively with situations involving diplomacy and tact.
- Provide high level of customer service by understanding and meeting the needs of customers.
- Maintain and deal with sensitive, complex and confidential personnel information.
- Be relied upon to be at work and on time daily, and be depended upon to follow instructions, including following policies and procedures.
General Information The screening process for this position, which may be subject to modification, will include some form of an application screening, initial screening of qualifications, documentation/certification screening, and in some instances supplemental application screening. The stated qualifications for the position represent only the minimum requirements and do not guarantee qualification for examination or placement on an eligibility list.
The examination may consist of any combination of the following: training and experience evaluation, written knowledge test, hands on/performance test, structured panel interview, situational judgement interview, or other type of exam of fitness for duty. All parts of the examination process are job related. A passing score must be attained on each portion of the exam to advance to the next stage and ultimate placement on the eligibility list, which depending on the classification, may be in force for six months or one year.
Disability Accommodation Please note that it is your responsibility to notify us at least two business days prior to the first test part if you will require reasonable accommodation during any part of the selection process. You are NOT required to disclose any information regarding disabilities at this time but may be required to submit documentation prior to accommodation being granted.
Equal Employment Opportunity District Hacienda La Puente Unified School District prohibits unlawful discrimination against, and/or harassment of, District employees and job applicants on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, gender, gender identity, sex, or sexual orientation at a District site or activity.
Paid Holidays Up to 16 holidays per year depending on months worked for all classified employees.
Paid Vacation Vacation is prorated for all classified employees, based on the hours and months worked per year. Below is the vacation schedule for classified supervisors and classified staff.
Classified Employee Vacation Chart 1-5 years of service
- One day of vacation will be earned per month worked.
6-10 years of service
- One and one-quarter (1 ¼) days of vacation will be earned per month worked.
11-15 years of service
- One and one-half (1 ½) days of vacation will be earned per month worked.
16-20 years of service
- One and three-fourths (1 ¾) days of vacation will be earned per month worked.
21 + years of service
- Two (2) days of vacation will be earned per month worked.
Health Benefits For positions 35 hours or more per week the District contributes $12,900 (subject to change) toward annual premium for medical, dental, vision and life insurance coverage. Partially paid benefits are available for part-time (20-34) hour employees. The District participates in the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). Lifetime retirement benefits provided for eligible retirees.
District Benefit Providers: The following benefit providers are available for enrollment for eligible employees.
*Medical: Kaiser, United Health Care PPO/HMO
*Dental: Delta Dental (PPO) or DeltaCare USA (HMO)
*Vision: Vision Service Plan (VSP)
*Out of pocket costs are dependent on which provider is selected. Each provider has a different annual premium.
Retirement: PERS for positions 20 hours or more per week. Click on the link below to view the retirement formula that would apply to you:
Paid Sick Leave Every regular classified employee, probationary or permanent, can earn paid sick leave credit(s) based on one day for each month in which such employees are in a paid status with the District. Earned, but unused sick leave can accumulate without limit. Full-time classified employees (those who work 8 hours per day, 5 days per week and 12 months per year) will normally earn twelve (12) days of sick leave credit(s) during each fiscal year.
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These supplemental questions are part of the selection process and are considered part of your application. These questions give you the opportunity to fully explain your background and qualifications as they pertain to this position. Read the following questions and respond to each question thoroughly and accurately. Your answers to the following supplemental questions are required for your application to be considered complete. All experience mentioned in the Supplemental Questions must also be included in the Work Experience section in order to be considered complete. A resume will not be accepted in lieu of completion of the required application or supplemental questions. Resumes are not reviewed, therefore information on the resume will not be considered in the screening of the application.
NOTE: Be sure to respond honestly and truthfully to all questions. Applicants found to have provided false or misleading information will be disqualified from further consideration, or, if hired, may be terminated from employment.
I have read and understand this statement.
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Please identify your highest level of education obtained.
- No high school diploma or educational equivalent (e.g. GED)
- High school diploma or equivalent (e.g. GED)
- Some college coursework (12 or more semester units)
- Associate's degree or higher
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You must provide the Personnel Commission office with proof of your highest obtained education by the last test part. You may upload the documents to your online application (in the Attachments" section) at the time of application or fax them to Silvia Lagunas at (626) 333-7416.
Note: If you have a foreign diploma or degree, it must be certified in the U.S. by an approved foreign credentials evaluation service provider. Candidates are responsible for ensuring the timely submission of the evaluation. Please note that foreign credential evaluation services typically take three to six weeks to provide evaluation reports. If you need a list of approved agencies, please contact us at 626-933-3920.
I have read and understand this statement.
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How many years of clerical experience do you possess?
In determining qualifying experience, applicants' part-time employment will only receive partial credit based on the number of hours worked per week. For example purposes only, a position that works 40 hours a week for one year would get one year of credit, whereas a position that works 20 hours a week for one year would get six months of credit.
- No experience
- Less than 2 years
- At least 2 years, but less than 3 years
- 3 or more years
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If you have clerical experience, please provide the following information for EACH organization where you gained the experience:
1) Your job title
2) Organization name
3) Start and end dates (month/year) and number of hours worked per week
4) Brief description of the specific job duties that you did to meet the requirement
Please write "N/A" if you do not have experience.
Do NOT type "see resume." Required Question
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