Established in 1945, the Orange County Employees Retirement System (OCERS) provides retirement, death, disability and cost-of-living benefits to retirees of the County of Orange and certain County districts. Serving approximately 45,000 members, OCERS is governed by a ten-member Board of Retirement that is responsible for managing a $19.9 billion dollar fund. For more information about OCERS, please click here.

THE OPPORTUNITY
Orange County Employees Retirement System (OCERS) Human Resources Department is seeking individuals who are interested in pursuing a career in Human Resources with an emphasis in Learning and Organizational Development. Those who possess exceptional organizational, planning and analytical skills are encouraged to apply.

OCERS LOD (Learning and Organizational Development) HR Staff Assistant performs a variety functions with a high level of critical thinking and project management. This position requires software skills relating to records management and employee tracking as it relates to all aspects of learning and development. The individual who assumes the position will be primarily responsible for training records, analytics, requests, and internal customer service. This role provides the opportunity to learn schematics and practical applications in LOD. It is a prominent role with high visibility and the need for savvy communication throughout the organization.

In addition, this position will be assigned unique projects and will require:

• Experience in the County LMS - eureka
• Experience drafting Excel spreadsheets and produce chart visuals
• Experience with sending timely emails through Microsoft Outlook
• A comprehensive understanding of Agile project management
• Capability to work under tight deadlines
• Excellent oral/written communication and decision-making skills

Two years of experience, which would demonstrate the knowledge and abilities, defined below under core competencies. Successful completion of accredited college or university courses in a discipline used in government programs may be substituted for the experience requirement based on three-semester units or equivalent equaling three months of experience.

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• Strong software skills for tracking, monitoring and reporting
• Expert organizational skills
• Creativity with data analytics
• Experience designing flyers, brochures and videos
• Experience as an Administrator for a Learning Management System (LMS)
• Comprehension of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (D.E.I.) and Emotional Intelligence (E.Q.)

The successful candidates will demonstrate job knowledge and related experience in the following competencies:

• Adult learning styles and education
• Career planning, coaching and training
• Display analytics for maximum efficacy

• Effectively communicate orally and in written English
• Can assume a supportive role with all levels of staff
• Asks questions, verifies personal understanding, follows through and follows up

• Articulates clearly when sharing ideas and respond to customers
• Skilled at developing and delivering full reports by gathering data, offering analysis (problem identification, alternatives and recommended solutions)
• Can prepare a research synthesis

• Detailed organization method for regular tasks and deliverables
• Agile with switching priorities
• Can forecast and predict timetables, supply usage, resource availability
• Proactive with manager for next steps

• Thinks logically and organizes work priorities to meet deadlines
• Generates and exudes authentic care for others to support program objectives

• Learning and Organizational Development
• Agile project management
• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (D.E.I.) and Emotional Intelligence (E.Q.)
• Administrative duties in eureka
• All Microsoft Office Suite programs and the Internet
• Advanced data reporting and showcasing

• Maintain a high degree of confidentiality
• Maintain good attendance
• Develop, analyze and summarize complex information/reports both verbally and in writing from a variety of sources and provide recommendations
• Schedule various training meetings
• Analyze problems in context of available information and program constraints
• Process and maintain all training records
• Work independently with minimal supervision
• Organize and multi-task varying responsibilities and deadlines with ability to adapt to frequently changing priorities
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with all levels of staff
• Think logically and organize priorities to accomplish work efficiently
• Problem solve

After all the test procedures have been completed OCERS will establish an eligible list for the OCERS location only.

• Only online applications with the completed supplemental questions will be accepted. Your application should highlight all of the areas in which you have developed expertise, matching your professional experience with the specific qualifications listed above.
• It is recommended that you print your confirmation page as this verifies receipt of your on-line application.
• You may apply on-line at Orange County Employees Retirement System (OCERS) website: https://www.ocers.org/careers-ocers

For specific information pertaining to this recruitment please contact Melissa Wozniuk at (714) 569-4849 or email mwozniuk@ocers.org. Do not submit resumes to this email address as they will not be considered in lieu of the required application process.

Email Notification

Please see below for important information regarding COVID-19 related requirements.

The COVID-19 pandemic continues to evolve, and laws, regulations, and policies regarding COVID-19 are subject to change. The County of Orange is required to comply with all applicable State or County Public Health Orders, some of which require vaccination and boosting as follows:

• Workers, who provide services in certain Health Care Facilities or in a correctional facility or detention center where health care is provided, will be required to provide proof that they are fully vaccinated and boosted in accordance with applicable state orders. (Workers may be exempt from this requirement based on religious beliefs or a qualifying medical reason)
• In addition, depending on assignment and COVID-19 Community Level, workers in certain high-risk settings may be required to wear masks regardless of vaccination status.

The position for which you are applying may be required to adhere to any applicable State or County Public Health Orders. You will receive notification of any requirement as it applies to a position.

OCERS, as an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

Non-Management Benefits
In addition to the County's standard suite of benefits, such as a variety of health plan options, annual leave and paid holidays-we also offer an excellent array of benefits such as a Health Care Reimbursement Account, 457 Defined Contribution Plan and Annual Education and Professional Reimbursement. Employees are provided a Retirement Plan through the Orange County Employees Retirement System (OCERS).

Please go to the following link to find out more about Defined Benefit Pensions and OCERS Plan Types/Benefits.
http://www.ocers.org/active-member-information