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Minimum Qualifications/Employment Standards:
Any equivalent combination of education and experience equivalent to a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university sufficient to obtain the knowledge and skill to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.Qualifying related work experience may include job tasks in one of the following areas: payroll, employee benefits, employment services and employee relations.Possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle Driver’s License.Please ensure applicable materials are attached to your application. If you are unable to attach application materials to your application, you may email a copy to [email protected]Full Job Description For: Senior Human Resources Specialist – Non-Confidential - About Kern County
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Kern County employees provide opportunities that are purposeful to our community. Every employee and every action contributes to the improvement and strengthening of our county.To learn more about Kern County, click here or follow us:
High Performance CultureKern County is actively engaged in creating a culture that promotes excellence, innovation and continuous improvement. LaunchKern is Kern County’s continuous improvement initiative based on the principles of Lean Six Sigma. LaunchKern empowers our valued employees to change the way government works by improving their work environment, saving taxpayer dollars and enhancing services to residents.Growth MindsetWe always encourage our employees to grow and develop. Kern County has a culture of innovation that allows employees to explore creative and more efficient ways to accomplish their work. We provide access to training and continued professional development in an effort to ensure that our employees have opportunities for career growth. - Additional Information
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All applicants will be screened for minimum qualifications. Select applicants will be invited to interview for the position based upon their qualifications. Application period will be open until filled.
This position is for a limited duration not to exceed two (2) years. Extra help employees are at-will employees.A background check may be conducted for this classification.Following an offer of employment, you may be required to submit to post offer medical and drug screening tests at County expense.This position works within the Kern County Behavioral Health & Recovery Services department. For more information about the department, please view their website here.Kern County is an ADA compliant and an equal opportunity employer and encourages all qualified individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply.
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Kern County Employee Benefits
*As a regular or provisional employee of Kern County, working twenty (20) hours or more per week, you are presently eligible for the following benefits as described below:
Health Insurance: (Medical/Dental/Vision): Kern County offers five affordable medical options. Kern Legacy Health Plans are medical and prescription health plan options administered directly by the County of Kern. Kaiser Permanente is also an option. Employees may also choose from two dental plans; Liberty Dental PPO or HMO. The vision coverage is provided through Vision Service Plan (VSP).
Retirement Program: Kern County Employees’ Retirement Association (KCERA). This Section 401 (a) defined benefit retirement plan requires employer and employee contribution and pays retired employees a pension based on salary, years of service, and age upon retirement.
Deferred Compensation: This section 457 plan allows employees to contribute on a pre-tax basis to a supplemental retirement account which is then paid out to them when they retire.
Social Security Administration:
Note: Both Kern County and the employee contribute to Social Security and Medicare as follows:- The County of Kern withholds 6.2% for Social Security (FICA1) and 1.45% for Medicare (FICA2) from employee’s payroll warrants
- The County matches the employee’s 6.2% for Social Security and 1.45% for Medicare
Employee Assistance Program: EAP is available to help you take control of your life!
Voluntary Benefits: Chimienti & Associates (Administrator) offers the following voluntary benefits and can be deducted on a pre-tax bases: Short Term Disability Coverage, Accident Plan, Cancer Plan and a Flexible Spending Account.
Paid Holiday Leave: 12 set days (per calendar year)