Description

At the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, we deliver reliable water to a region with 19 million people—and to accomplish this, we rely on a team of talented employees: innovators, problem-solvers, and collaborators who make it all possible.  

There are currently 2 openings for Human Resources Recruitment III (C) (Recruitment) located at Headquarters.

This recruitment may result in an eligibility list*.

As a Human Resources Assistant III (C) you will play an integral role in supporting Recruitment through high-level administrative and operational support. This position is responsible for coordinating daily recruitment support activities, improving workflows, processes and procedures, helping enhance overall operational efficiency.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and possesses exceptional communication and customer service skills. They will exercise sound judgment and demonstrate the ability to manage confidential and sensitive information with discretion. The successful candidate has a proven record of integrity, fosters trust, and is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace.

What You’ll Do 

• Provide comprehensive administrative support to the recruitment team, helping to coordinate and streamline day-to-day recruitment activities.        
• Manage and maintain the transfer list. Act as a SME for the ATS and other business applications, ensuring data accuracy, integrity, and timely updates.        
• Support recruiters to prepare recruitment materials, coordinate hiring activities, and review hiring packets for completeness and compliance.        
• Track, analyze, and compile recruitment data and reports that support strategic staffing decisions and workforce planning        
• Help drive operational excellence by identifying opportunities to streamline workflows and improve recruitment processes and procedures.         
• Support special projects and initiatives designed to enhance recruitment operations and create positive candidate experience.

This job announcement has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work being performed by employees in this classification / job.

To view the full job description, click here: Human Resources Assistant III (C)

Schedule: 44/36 Start times are no earlier than 6 am and end times are no later than 6 pm.

Hybrid: Metropolitan’s current practice in this position is a hybrid work schedule. This typically includes two days a week in person and the other days remote. This is subject to change dependent on organizational needs. In addition, a telework policy is scheduled for negotiations and once completed and implemented, will provide final direction on the hybrid schedule.

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience: Associate degree from an accredited college or university in a related field and 4 years relevant experience; OR 2 years in an MWD Human Resources Assistant II classification.

Relevant Experience is defined as: work either supporting or performing a recruitment function.

Desirable Experience: working in a Public sector and / or Union Environment

This classification performs work that requires maintaining confidentiality and is routinely privy to matters that either involves confidential information, sensitive personnel issues, or exposure to confidential and sensitive strategic corporate information.

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS

Employees in this position may be required to obtain and maintain the following certifications, licensing, and registrations:

None

Benefits:
• Competitive compensation
• Excellent medical, dental, life, vision plans.
• Deferred compensation in the form of a 401(k) plan (with matching contribution) and a 457 plan.
• Retirement benefits under the California Public Employees' Retirement System
• Excellent working environment
• Public transportation reimbursements

• Hub of public transportation: rail, subway, buses, and taxis

For more information on MWD benefits, please use the following link: Benefits Regular FT PT Employees (Represented)

ABOUT MWD

The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California is a state-established cooperative that, along with its 26 cities and retail suppliers, provides water for 19 million people in six counties. The district imports water from the Colorado River and Northern California to supplement local supplies, and helps its members to develop increased water conservation, recycling, storage and other resource-management programs.

The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Qualified individuals with disabilities, who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process, please call (213) 217-7738 or email: jobs@mwdh2o.com.

Metropolitan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic(s).

Application Filing Period: Closes at 4:30 pm PT on the date stated in the job announcement. However, it may close prior to the filing end date if sufficient applications have been received. If sufficient applications have not been received, then the filing period end date may be extended.

Eligibility List*: An eligibility list is a list of qualified candidates created when a job posting states that one will be established.

Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications listed in the original posting and successfully pass all stages of the recruitment process—but are not selected for the initial vacancy—may be placed on this list for future openings.

The list may be used to invite candidates to participate in a selection interview for a future vacancy in the same classification / title (if there is one). The duration of the list depends on the applicable bargaining unit.

Qualifying Experience: Your resume must at a minimum include the month and year you began and ended employment, name of the organization, your title, and a brief description of your experience. If your employment was part-time, make sure you identify it on your resume next to the month/year.

Sponsorship: Applicants for employment with The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States (i.e., H1-B or other employment-based immigration case).

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