Personnel Specialist I - Human Resources

About the Employer

The Grossmont Union High School District is dedicated to providing a safe and collaborative learning environment which supports academic achievement and social development for all students.


The Grossmont District operates on the premise that success for every student is dependent upon all groups in the organization including teachers, administrators, parents, staff, students, and the community working together to support all students in their development as life-long learners, thinkers, and successful contributors of the community.


The Grossmont Union High School District shall be free from discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying against and individual or group based on the employee's actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, national origin, age, religious creed, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran or military status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, affiliation with the Boy Scouts of America, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. (GUHSD Board Policy 4030).

Job Summary

The job of Personnel Specialist I is done for the purpose/s of overseeing the processing of applicants, maintenance of employee status records, employee compensation, employee relations and other human resource functions; reviewing employment related documents; determining salary placement; monitoring assigned programs and processes; and ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations and/or laws. Incumbents in this classification provide students and staff (and the public) with administrative support services (for school sites) which directly supports learning.


Requirements / Qualifications

Comments and Other Information

TYPING CERTIFICATE REQUIRED. It must be current (less than 1 year old). Online certificates are only accepted from American Standard Typing Certificates. Website is:


***If you are in a current clerical position with Grossmont Union High School District, a typing certificate is not required to resubmit a typing certificate.


Typing Certificate locations:
SCAIR Inc. 239 E Main St, El Cajon View phone number on click.appcast.io
Foothills Adult School 1550 Melody Lane, El Cajon View phone number on click.appcast.io
Chula Vista Adult 1034 4th Ave, Chula Vista View phone number on click.appcast.io
Escondido Adult School 220 W Crest St, Escondido View phone number on click.appcast.io
Poway Adult School 13626 Twin Peaks Rd, Poway View phone number on click.appcast.io


It is important to note that, to become an employee of Grossmont Union High School District, there is a fingerprinting requirement that currently costs $72 (an up-front, out-of-pocket cost).


Join the GUHSD team! Guided by its core values of caring, collaboration, and innovation, the Grossmont Union High School District exists to empower each GUHSD student to build the best future.