Human Resources Assistant

Job Description and Duties

Under the close supervision of the Supervisor II of the Human Resources Office (Office) in the Administration and Technology Services Division (Division) within the Agricultural Labor Relations Board (ALRB), the Student Assistant will perform analytical and technical duties in support of human resources (HR) operations including file organization and auditing, and the development of policies, procedures and forms. The incumbent will learn to accurately perform administrative and personnel functions of varying complexity and sensitivity in compliance with applicable bargaining unit contract/Memorandum of Understanding language, ALRB policies and procedures, and laws and rules of the California Department of Human Resources, State Personnel Board and State Controller’s Office while meeting management and employee expectations.

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Working Conditions

Candidates who reside outside of the State of California may be admitted to the job interview. However, upon a job offer, candidates must provide proof of residence in California prior to their appointment becoming effective, or the offer may be rescinded.

Effective July 1, 2025, employees in specific bargaining units, along with associated excluded State of California employees, are subject to a salary reduction ranging from 2.0% to 4.62% in exchange for monthly Personal Leave Program hours. More information can be found on the California Department of Human Resources website, linked here .

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

• Attention to detail
• Ability to prioritize
• Dependable
• Willingness to learn
• Team player
• Excellent customer service

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.
• Statement of Qualifications -

  A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) must be submitted along with the State Application and serves as documentation of the applicant's ability to present information clearly and concisely in writ ing. Resumes and cover letters do not take the place of the SOQ. Applicants who fail to submit a SOQ, do not follow the SOQ prompt in its entirety and/or the specified instructions will not be considered for this position.

  The SOQ must be typewritten, limited to no more than one (1) page in total length, use 12-point Arial font, with responses numbered according to the corresponding questions and address the following:
  1. Why you are interested in this position and what would make you a good fit for this position?
  2. Describe your training, knowledge and experience as it pertains to the duty statement.