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Personnel Assistant

Yolo County
Post Date
August 7, 2026
Closing Date
August 14, 2026
Salary
$71,115.20 - $86,465.60 Annually
Description

The County of Yolo is recruiting to fill one (1) regular, full-time position in the class of Personnel Assistant at the Yolo County Human Resources Department. Annual salary range is $71,115.20 – $86,465.60. 

This position will frequently perform tasks that support critical administrative and technical Human Resources functions such as recruitment processing and examination, maintaining the applicant tracking system, eligible lists, and confidential personnel records.  Incumbent in this position will respond to routine inquiries from employees, applicants, and the public regarding employee selection and onboarding, payroll, benefits, leaves administration, workers compensation, Memorandum of Understandings, and Personnel Rules and Regulations.  The incumbent will also assist with personnel data reporting and other HR programs.

Ideal Candidate Characteristics include: 
  • Public sector Human Resources experience with a demonstrated aptitude for the identified position functions
  • Human Resources experience in a large, fast-paced department that requires a high level of support
  • Strong attention to detail and the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing 
  • Customer-focused attitude and the ability to be a resourceful problem-solver
Qualifications

Any combination of education, experience and training which provides the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying.  A typical way to qualify is as follows:

Education: Completion of sixty (60) semester units or ninety (90) quarter units from an accredited college or university; AND
Experience: At least one (1) year of increasingly responsible full-time clerical work experience involving personnel, risk management/safety, employee benefits or other related function.

License Requirements:
Some positions in this classification may require incumbents to possess and maintain a valid California driver’s license, Class C or higher, to carry out job related duties. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to a physical or mental disability may request a reasonable accommodation.

Click here for the complete Personnel Assistant class description.