Human Resources Specialist - Recruitment (2936) na Merced County Office of Education

The Merced County Office of Education assists Merced County’s 20 school districts through support and oversight of curriculum and instruction, alternative education, business services, early education, technology, migrant education, special education, and teacher credentialing. MCOE is led by the elected Merced County Superintendent of Schools and governed by the Merced County Board of Education. While serving as a focal point to facilitate local school/government/community partnerships, MCOE is responsible for the fiscal oversight of each school district in Merced County, hears appeals for student expulsion hearings and interdistrict transfers and operates Green Meadows Outdoor School.

Under the direction of the assigned supervisor, the Human Resources Specialist performs a variety of technical and clerical personnel functions and activities involved in the recruitment, screening, interviewing, selection, classification, and compensation of County Office employees. Enters data into the Human Resources Information System (HRIS). Serve as a technical resource to County Office employees by responding to inquiries and providing detailed and technical information concerning related laws, codes, rules, regulations, policies and procedures.

The following must be submitted by the deadline date: 1. Complete EdJoin Application 2. Resume 3. Three (3) current letters of recommendation (DATED & SIGNED within the last 18 months) 4. Copy of High school diploma or recognized equivalent 5. Copy of college transcripts if applicable. All applicants will be contacted via email only. If unable to attach required documents to application, please email them to [email protected] or drop them off at 632 W 13th Street, Merced (Room C-2). Please make sure to indicate the position you are applying for so that it is correctly attached with your application.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Any combination of education and work experience equivalent to: Associate degree in Human Resources Management, Organizational Development, Business Administration or related field and two (2) years of increasingly responsible human resources experience including recruitment, selection and computerized personnel/payroll systems. LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES: Upon hire must present : California driver’s license Proof of liability insurance required by law DMV Driver Record printout TB clearance Official transcripts Please carefully review the attached job description for minimum requirements. Only candidates who meet minimum requirements and submit all required documentation before the deadline date will be considered to interviews.

$36.66 - $42.07 hourly, based on the 2025-2026 Classified Management, Supervisory and Confidential Salary Schedule (CMSC)

IMPORTANT! Prior to employment, employee candidate will be required to provide either proof of U.S. citizenship or other documents that establish the candidate’s eligibility to be employed in the U.S. The California Education Code states that no person shall work in the public schools until they have been fingerprinted and cleared through the Department of Justice. (QUALIFIED APPLICANTS, MALE OR FEMALE, FROM ALL RACES, RELIGIONS, CULTURAL AND ETHNIC GROUPS AND THE DISABLED ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.) As an equal opportunity employer, we intend to meet all obligations under state and federal law pertaining to employment including, but not limited to, any obligations under the Americans with Disabilities Act to accommodate persons with disabilities.