Job Details

Salary: $102,129.00 - $149,612.00 Annually
Location : Lakewood, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: 202600003
Department: Human Resources
Opening Date: 02/11/2026
Closing Date: 3/13/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

General Purpose
Be the HR engine behind a mission that matters.

Are you an HR professional who lives in NEOGOV and excels in public-sector HR operations? The Water Replenishment District of Southern California (WRD) is seeking a detail-driven Human Resources Specialist with advanced NEOGOV (HRIS/ATS) proficiency to support recruitment, benefits, training coordination, and HR compliance.

This role is ideal for someone who values precision, confidentiality, and service-and wants their work to directly support a mission-critical public agency.

Opened until filled. First review of applications will be completed on Wednesday, March 4, 2026.

Distinguishing Characteristics

Under general supervision, performs a variety of responsible administrative, technical, and analytical duties in support of District human resources programs, including recruitment and selection, benefits administration, training coordination, policy compliance, employee communications, and related functions. Incumbents exercise independent judgment and regularly handle highly confidential information.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Recruitment & Selection
• Review applications, coordinate exams and interviews
• Maintain recruitment workflows and applicant communications in NEOGOV
• Coordinate background checks, offers, onboarding, and orientations
• Support inclusive outreach and recruitment strategies

HRIS & Records Management • Maintain employee and recruitment data in NEOGOV
• Maintain confidential personnel, medical, and benefits records
• Prepare HR reports and tracking logs

Benefits & Employee Services • Process benefits enrollments and changes
• Assist with open enrollment
• Reconcile benefit billings and invoices
• Respond to employee inquiries and verification requests

Training, Communications & Engagement • Coordinate HR training and professional development
• Support employee communications and engagement initiatives
• Administer service awards and team-building activities

Policy & Compliance • Assist with HR policy and procedure development
• Interpret HR laws, policies, MOUs, and agreements
• Attend meetings, trainings, and workshops as required

Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business or Public Administration, or related field
• Three (3) years of human resources experience (public sector preferred)
• Advanced NEOGOV HRIS proficiency is desirable
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment
APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS: To be considered for this opportunity please submit (1) a District application available at www.wrd.org, (2) cover letter highlighting your applicable experience and (3) resume to ...@wrd.org. INCOMPLETE SUBMISSIONS MAY RESULT IN DISQUALIFICATION. The most qualified applicants will be invited to participate further in the screening process, which will include a panel interview and possible written exam. Final candidates must be able to prove legal U.S. residency, pass a background check, a physical, and a drug test. The District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
WRD offers an exceptional benefits package, inclusive of the following:

• CalPERS pension
• Deferred compensation and matching
• Social Security
• Paid medical plans through Anthem and Kaiser
• Paid dental insurance through Delta Dental
• Paid employee assistance program
• Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• 9/80 Remote/Hybrid work schedule for eligible positions
• Life insurance
• Short and Long-term disability
• Represented employees receive paid vacation and sick leave.
• Management employees receive paid annual leave.
• Paid holidays
• Optional, employee paid long-term care insurance

For purposes of employment, temporary employees and interns are not eligible for any benefits unless required by law. Pursuant to state law, temporary employees and interns are eligible for 40 hours of paid sick leave in accordance with the District's sick leave policy after completion of 90 calendar days of employment. Any unused hours of sick leave will be forfeited as of December 31st. A new accrual of 40 hours will be provided at the start of the calendar year. Upon completion of the internship assignment, unused sick leave will be lost.
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Do you have a bachelor's degree in HR or related field AND at least three years of human resources experience as required for this position?

• Yes
• No

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How many years of public sector experience do you have?
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Describe your hands-on experience using NEOGOV or other HRIS/ATS platforms. Include systems used, HR functions performed, your level of responsibility, and how the system supported compliance or workflow management.
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Describe your experience supporting recruitment and selection processes, including screening, exams, interviews, background checks, and onboarding.
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Describe your experience supporting onboarding employees.
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Describe your experience in leave administration.
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Describe your experience administering employee benefits, including open enrollment and billing reconciliation.
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Describe your experience coordinating HR-related training, professional development, or employee engagement initiatives.
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I certify that the information provided here is true and complete. I understand that omissions or misrepresentations may result in disqualification.

• Yes
• No

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