Temporary Human Resources Clerk-CN / Senior Human Resources Clerk-CN

Temporary Human Resources Clerk-CN / Senior Human Resources Clerk-CN

Salary

$19.97 - $32.63 Hourly

Location

Riverside

Job Type

Temporary

Job Number

26-13614-01TJB

Department

Human Resources

Opening Date

02/04/2026

Closing Date

8/7/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Max Number of Applicants

275

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

For questions regarding this position, please contact the Recruiter listed in the Supplemental Information section.

ABOUT THE POSITION

The County of Riversides Department of Human Resources - Temporary Assignment Program (TAP) is looking for a Temporary Senior Human Resources Clerk-CN and a Temporary Human Resources Clerk-CN to support Employee Services, Pre-Employment, or Recruiting. These are full-time, temporary roles located in Riverside, CA.

Competitive candidates will possess:

Intermediate or advanced Microsoft skills with Outlook, Excel, Word, Teams and PowerPoint.

PeopleSoft Application and NeoGov experience.

Great customer service and the ability to multi-task.

HR -related experience

Work schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm; Overtime required as needed.

Meet the Team!

Human Resources Department seeks and develops talented professionals who fit a highly engaged and collaborative culture. The Temporary Assignment Program (TAP) recruits and hires temporary employees for all County departments.

TAP Benefits: https://rc-hr.com/files/users/user116/COR_2026_TAP_Guide_FINAL.pdf

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Human Resources Clerk - Examples of Essential Duties (may include but not limited to)

• Prepare personnel transaction forms for a variety of classifications and personnel actions in accordance with applicable Salary Ordinance provision, Board resolutions or minute orders, and other County regulations, policies or procedures.
• Set up and maintain employee personnel files, departmental position control files and other personnel records; compile data and prepare routine statistical and narrative reports relating to the departmental work force profile for affirmative action reporting, employee turnover trends, staff utilization patterns, and other personnel-related matters and processes.
• Audit attendance reports for completeness and conformity to County Salary Ordinance requirements and departmental policies and maintain files of the same; supervise and/or participate in the preparation of the bi-weekly payroll reports for the Auditor-Controllers Office; collect information and write memos to Payroll for complex or non-routine payroll corrections.
• Facilitate the arranging of hiring interviews; monitor the receipt of hiring interview results from appointing authorities and audit the interview logs for completeness and conformance to County and departmental procedures; maintain departmental promotion and transfer eligibility lists and refer individuals to departmental appointing authorities as requested.
• Inform new employees of County and departmental policies and procedures regarding personnel and payroll reporting requirements; explain and answer questions regarding available employment and benefits; assist employees in completing various enrollment forms; instruct departmental personnel in proper procedures for completing time sheets, retirement forms, work injury reports, leave of absence requests, and other personnel related documents.
• Compose and type general correspondence and other materials; may develop new departmental personnel forms and procedures to improve efficiency and/or comply with new personnel policies and regulations; may act as a lead worker over clerical staff performing personnel functions; train new employees.

Sr. Human Resources Clerk - Examples of Essential Duties (may include but not limited to)

• Process enrollments and changes in employee benefits; set up procedures for performing employee benefit transactions; maintain HR records; design forms.
• Assist line departments in the processing of benefit enrollment, changes in employee benefits, preparation of HR transactions, and interpretation of HR policies, procedures and regulations.
• Research and inform employees and/or administrative staff about HR policies and procedures and benefit information.
• Determine own work priorities to meet deadlines.
• Coordinate the impact of employee eligibility or change of status in benefit programs with other divisions, departments and organizations.
• Compile and calculate data and verify its accuracy; prepare reports and recommendations.
• Advise employees at all organizational levels of the procedural processes of HR programs (e.g., Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)) and the benefits and requirements of healthcare programs.
• Assist employees in identifying and comparing benefit options; inform new employees of County and departmental policies and procedures regarding HR and payroll reporting requirements.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

HR Clerk ($19.9755 - 29.7056/hour)

OPTION I

Experience: Three years of clerical experience.

OPTION II

Education: Completion of 18 semester or 27 quarter units from an accredited college or university in secretarial sciences, office practices, business education, or a closely related field.

Experience: Two years of clerical experience.

OPTION III

Education: Completion of 360 hours of training from a recognized occupational training program in secretarial sciences, business education, or a closely related field.

Experience: Two years of clerical experience.

Sr HR Clerk ($21.9303 - $32.6337/hour)

OPTION I

Experience: Three years of clerical experience which must have included at least one year of primarily performing HR clerical processes and working with HR rules and regulations.

OPTION II

Experience: Three years of clerical experience which must have included at least one year of primarily performing HR clerical processes and working with HR rules and regulations. (Completion of 18 semester or 27 quarter units from an accredited college or university in secretarial sciences, office practices, business education, or a closely related field may substitute for one year of the general clerical experience.)

OPTION III

Experience: Three years of clerical experience which must have included at least one year of primarily performing HR clerical processes and working with HR rules and regulations. (Completion of 360 hours of training from a recognized occupational training program in secretarial sciences, business education or a closely related field may substitute for one year of the general clerical experience.)

ALL OPTIONS

Knowledge of: Laws, rules, regulations, and procedures pertaining to HR practices; HR and payroll recordkeeping practices; HR procedures and forms used to effect changes in employee benefits; office practices and procedures, including preparing correspondence and reports, filing and operating electronic office equipment.

Ability to: Coach other employees in HR clerical work; interpret, apply and explain complex rules, procedures and guidelines; develop and modify clerical procedures and HR recordkeeping systems; work independently in the absence of specific instructions; compile and organize data and prepare statistical and other reports; work effectively with employees at all organizational levels and the public; speak and write effectively; type 45 net words per minute.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Applicants who fail to provide information demonstrating they possess the position requirements may not be considered further in the application process. A description of job duties directly copied from the job classification or job posting will not be considered. Based on the number of applications received, this posting may close without notice.

Qualified applicants may be considered for future vacancies throughout the County.

Recruiter Information:

For specific questions regarding this position, contact Jesus Berrelleza at JBerrelleza@rivco.org. For general inquiries, please allow up to 2 business days to receive a response.

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APPLICATION INFORMATION

Veterans Preference

The County has a Veterans Preference Policy applicable to new hires. To qualify, attach the required documents to your job application. Documents include a copy of your (or your spouses) Member-4 Form DD-214 indicating dates of service. For spousal preference, and as applicable, the following documents: a copy of your marriage certificate, spouses death certificate, a letter of spouses disability and/or letter of service-related death (if available) from the U.S. Veterans Administration. For privacy reasons, it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans preference. For complete details and documentation requirements, please review the Veterans Preference Policy, C-3 here: https://rivcocob.org/board-policies

Reasonable Accommodations

The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter for the position noted above. For additional information and/or to obtain the appropriate form for requesting a reasonable accommodation, please visit the Disability Access Office web page located at: https://rc-hr.com/disability

Proof of Education

If using education to qualify or when requested by the recruiter, upload a copy of any license(s), official/unofficial transcript(s), degrees, and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov account at the time of application and before the closing date. Official or unofficial transcripts will be accepted.

If your education was completed outside of the United States, you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE).

Work Authorization Requirement

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application. The County of Riverside does not participate in visa sponsorship programs, including H1-B visas, and will not provide sponsorship for any employment-based visas.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The County of Riverside is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the County of Riverside to provide equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, or denial of medical and family care leave, or any other non-job-related factors.

Pre-Employment

All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements including a criminal background investigation, which involves fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment). A pre-employment physical examination and background check may be required.

Probationary Period

As an Approved Local Merit System, all County of Riverside employees, except those serving "At Will," are subject to the probationary period provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, County Resolution, or Salary Ordinance. Temporary and Per Diem employees serve at the pleasure of the agency/department head.

General Information

Current County of Riverside and/or current employees of the hiring department may receive priority consideration. Qualified candidates may be considered for future County vacancies.

Job postings may close without notice based on application volume. Submit your complete application by the recruitment close date; no late applications are accepted. Ensure all relevant experience/education is reflected on your application/resume, as a failure to demonstrate position requirements may disqualify applicants. A description of job duties directly copied from the job classification or job posting will not be considered.

Please read and follow any special application instructions on this posting. Click the Apply link located on this page to submit your application. For additional instructions on the application process, examinations, Veterans preference, pre-employment accommodation or other employment questions, please refer to our web site, www.rc-hr.com.

If you are experiencing technical problems, you may contact the governmentjobs.com applicant support desk Monday through Friday, 6 am to 5 pm Pacific Time at support@governmentjobs.com or toll-free 1-855-524-5627.

BENEFIT PROGRAM: MCU

MEDICAL/DENTAL INSURANCE: A choice of different medical, dental and visions plan are available to elect. The County provides a Flexible Benefit Credit contribution, as governed by the applicable Management Resolution, to contribute towards the cost of these plans. Vision coverage is provided through Vision Service Plan (VSP) at no cost to employee or eligible dependents.

Note: Employees on assignment through the Temporary Assignment Program (TAP) receive different benefits. See the list here.

MISCELLANEOUS RETIREMENT: County of Riverside has three retirement Tiers through the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS).

• Tier I (Classic Member - Formula 3% @ 60): Applicable to current and former County of Riverside local miscellaneous employees hired prior to 08/24/2012 and did not withdraw CalPERS contributions. The employee contribution is eight (8%) percent.
• Tier II (Classic Member - Formula 2% @ 60): Applicable to local miscellaneous employees 1) hired after 08/23/2012 through 12/31/2012; 2) Previously employed with another CalPERS contracting public agency or a reciprocal retirement system, with a break in service of less than six months between the separation date with the previous employer and the appointment date with the County of Riverside. The employee contribution is seven (7%) percent.
• Tier III (PEPRA New Member - Formula 2% @ 62): Applicable to CalPERS local miscellaneous new members hired on or after the implementation of the Public Employees Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA) which took effect January 1, 2013. Effective July 1, 2023 employee contributions are 7.25% and will increase to 7.75% effective July 1, 2024.

A new member is defined as any of the following:

• A new hire who enters CalPERS membership for the first time on or after January 1, 2013, and who has no prior membership in any California Public Retirement System.
• A new hire who enters CalPERS membership for the first time on or after January 1, 2013, and who was a member with another California Public Retirement System prior to that date, but who is not subject to reciprocity upon joining CalPERS.
• A member who first established CalPERS membership prior to January 1, 2013, and who is rehired by a different CalPERS agency after a break in service of greater than six (6) months.

CalPERS refers to all members that do not fit within the definition of a new member as "classic members".

Contribution rates are subject to change based on the County of Riverside annual actuarial valuation.

Note:

This summary is for general information purposes only. Additional questions regarding retirement formulas can be sent to retirement@rivco.org or by calling the Benefits Information Line at (951) 955-4981,

Option 2.

If you have prior service credit with another CalPERS agency or within agencies, please contact CalPERS at (888) 225-7377 to determine which retirement tier would be applicable to you. CalPERS is governed by the Public Employees Retirement Law. The Retirement Law is complex and subject to change. If theres any conflict between this summary and the law, the law will prevail over this summary.

DEFERRED COMPENSATION: Voluntary employee contribution with a choice between two 457 deferred compensation plan options.

401(a) MONEY PURCHASE PLAN: County contribution of $50 per pay period towards choice between two 401(a) plan providers.

VACATION ACCRUAL (Bi-Weekly Accrual):

0 through 3 year = 80 Hours (10 Days)

4 to through 9 years = 120 Hours (15 Days)

10 or more years = 160 Hours (20 Days)

Maximum Vacation leave accumulation is 480 hours.

SICK LEAVE: Four (4) hours Sick leave accrual per pay period with unlimited accrual.

HOLIDAYS: Normally 12 paid holidays per year.

BEREAVEMENT LEAVE: Allowed 5 days (3 days are County paid; 2 days can be taken from use of accrued Sick leave balance).

BASIC LIFE INSURANCE: $50,000 of term life coverage. Premiums are paid by the County. Additional Supplemental Life plan is available for employee purchase.

LONG-TERM DISABILITY (LTD): Benefit pays 66.67% of earnings to a maximum of $10,000 per month; 30-day waiting period; pays to age 65. Benefit may be coordinated with other available leave balances to provide up to 100% of pay.

POST RETIREMENT MEDICAL CONTRIBUTION: A monthly contribution is made by the County towards retiree health insurance offered through the County as governed by the Management Resolution or applicable bargaining unit.

OTHER: There may be other benefit provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, Management Resolution, or Salary Ordinance. Please contact the recruiter listed on the job posting directly for more information.

01

Are you currently 18 years of age or older?

• Yes
• No

02

Are you legally authorized to work in the United States under federal law?

• No
• Yes
• I am in the process of obtaining authorization.

03

Please select the option that you minimally qualify with: ( answers must reflect experience on resume/application)

• Three years or more of clerical experience, at least one year of which consisted primarily of performing HR clerical processes and working with HR rules and regulations.
• Two years or more of clerical experience, at least one year of which consisted primarily of performing HR clerical processes and working with HR rules and regulations AND completion of 18 semester or 27 quarter units from an accredited college or university in secretarial sciences, office practices, business education, or a closely related field.
• Two years or more of clerical experience, at least one years of which consisted primarily of performing HR clerical processes and working with HR rules and regulations AND completion of 360 hours of training from a recognized occupational training program in secretarial sciences, business education, or a closely related field.
• I do not have the listed qualifications

04

How many years of clerical experience do you have?

• None
• Less than one year
• One year
• Two years
• Three years
• Four years
• Five years or more

05

Have you completed at least 18 semesters or 27 quarter units from a recognized college in secretarial sciences, office practice, business educations, or a closely related field?

• Yes
• No

06

Have you completed at least 360 hours of training from a recognized occupational training program in secretarial sciences, business education, or a closely related field?

• Yes
• No

07

Do you have experience working with PeopleSoft?

• Yes
• No

08

Do you have Neogov (Insight or Onboard) experience?

• Yes
• No

09

Do you have Employment Performance Management experience?

• Yes
• No

10

Do you have experience working with the PremiSys Badge application?

• Yes
• No

11

How many years of HR generalist work experience do you possess which includes benefits administration and onboarding/new hire paperwork?

• I do not have this experience
• Less than 12 months
• More than 1 year, but less than 2 years
• More than 2 years, but less than 3 years
• More than 3 years

12

Please rate your proficiency in Microsoft Word.

• No Experience
• Basic
• Intermediate
• Advanced

13

Please rate your proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

• No Experience
• Basic
• Intermediate
• Advanced

14

Please rate your proficiency in Microsoft Outlook.

• No Experience
• Basic
• Intermediate
• Advanced

15

Do you possess a valid California Drivers License?

• Yes
• No

16

Do you have experience working with CalPERS Retirement Systems?

• Yes
• No

17

What is your knowledge of processing payroll, including but not limited to processing employee time sheets, prior pay period corrections, generating reports, and obtaining approvals?

• None
• Less than 1 year
• 1 to 3 years
• 3 to 5 years
• More than 5 years

18

How many years of work experience do you have in an administrative OR staff capacity which included responsibility for scheduling/arranging meetings involving multiple parties?

• None
• Less than 1 year
• 1 to 2 years
• 3 to 4 years
• 5 or more years

19

I acknowledge that this is an at-will employment opportunity and the assignment may end at any time.

• Yes
• No

20

I acknowledge that I am required to provide proof of my degree or a copy of my transcript(s) as verification of educational units completed prior to the closing date of the job posting. (Official and unofficial transcripts will be accepted. If your education was completed outside of the United States, you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation.)

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer County of Riverside

Address County Admin. Center P.O. Box 1569

4080 Lemon St., 7th floor

Riverside, California, 92502-1569

Phone Contact Recruiter for Job Information

Website http://www.rc-hr.com