Human Resources Associate Jobs in San Diego, CA
Human Resources Associate jobs in San Diego are in strong demand, concentrated in Kearny Mesa, Mission Valley, and downtown's Core-Columbia district across defense contracting, biotech, healthcare, and hospitality. Employers hiring right now include Ignite Human Capital, Sony, and Petco. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Description
In support of the District’s mission to inspire and prepare students to thrive, the Personnel Commission department is looking for an HR Specialist to help us recruit, select, and retain the most qualified individuals committed to creating a positive working environment District-wide.
Applications will be screened and those candidates whose backgrounds best match the requirements of the position will be invited to participate in a competitive examination process which may include any combination of the following: Training & Experience evaluation (T&E), multiple-choice question test, job related performance exercise, technical/ oral appraisal interview. Examination procedures are subject to change as deemed necessary by the Director- Personnel Commission.
Candidates who pass all of the examination processes are ranked on an eligibility list according to their score(s). Selection for the position will be made from among the top three (3) ranks of candidates.
*The eligibility list created from this recruitment will be active for 6 months*
Examples of Duties
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:
Plan and schedule recruitments and examinations, construct tests, and assemble test materials.
Review appropriate employment lists such as reemployment, transfer, reinstatement, and eligibility lists; certify candidates to supervisors of vacant positions; schedule final selection interviews and prepare offers of employment.
Develop supplemental application forms, tests, scoring standards, and rating forms.
Screen applications in regard to entrance qualifications.
Contact district personnel, potential candidates, other employers, and others to obtain or impart information, request raters for examinations, answer inquiries, or explain procedures and regulations.
Supervise examinations to assure that procedures are followed and that examination reports are complete and accurate.
Brief and debrief examination raters; participate in interviews and evaluate candidates; assure that examination procedures are followed.
Score examinations; calculate cut-off scores, standard scores, weights and item analysis; assemble lists of eligibles.
Conduct test reviews with applicants, candidates, and employees to review examination results and disqualifications.
Arrange for facilities, equipment, advertising, informational materials, and other details related to recruitment and selection.
Compose correspondence and prepare responses to surveys, questionnaires, and inquiries.
Compose or assist in composing a variety of technical written materials, including procedures, class descriptions, employment examinations, and Personnel Commission reports.
Review personnel transactions for compliance with collective bargaining agreements,
Personnel Commission rules and regulations, and Board of Education policies and procedures.
May conduct research related to active recruitments.
Attend a variety of meetings, conferences, and in-service trainings as assigned.
Perform related duties as assigned as they relate to the classification
Minimum Qualifications
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Graduation from high school (or equivalent) supplemented by college level coursework that would demonstrate the knowledge and abilities required for this classification. Coursework in human resources, public administration, industrial organizational psychology, or a related field is preferred. Three years of increasingly responsible clerical experience including one year supporting human resources functions. Additional years of experience or education may be substituted to meet the minimum qualifications. Experience in public civil service or merit system recruitment is desirable.
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
KNOWLEDGE OF:
Collective bargaining agreements, Personnel Commission Rules and Regulations, the California Education Code, and basic concepts and practices of merit systems of personnel administration.
Math sufficient to calculate examination scores.
Basic principles and terminology of employment examinations, classification, and labor relations.
Research techniques and sources of information regarding personnel administration.
Principles and techniques of recruitment and selection of personnel.
Specified guidelines for employee selection compliance.
Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
Computer operations and assigned software and information systems.
Record-keeping and report preparation techniques.
Modern office practices, procedures, and equipment.
ABILITY TO:
Effectively communicate both orally and in writing.
Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with school employees and the general public.
Conduct meetings or instruct groups.
Compose, edit, and proofread technical material.
Read, interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
Plan and schedule technical personnel activities.
Use practical judgment in the evaluation of data, the development of plans, test materials, reports and other materials.
Work with minimum supervision and provide work direction to others.
Maintain confidentiality of sensitive and privileged information.
Supplemental Information
WORKING CONDITIONS:
ENVIRONMENT:
Office environment.
Constant interruptions.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Hearing and speaking to exchange information and make presentations.
Seeing to read a variety of materials.
Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard/keypad and a variety of office tools and equipment.
Sitting for extended periods of time.
HAZARDS
Contact with dissatisfied or abusive individuals.
In accordance with Personnel Commission Rules and Regulations of Classified Service # 70.200.1, new employees to Poway Unified School District will be placed at Step 1 (Minimum Salary) of the official salary range designated for the position. Any variances in initial placement are addressed in, and shall be carried out in agreement with, this rule.
Description
In support of the District’s mission to inspire and prepare students to thrive, the Personnel Commission department is looking for an HR Specialist to help us recruit, select, and retain the most qualified individuals committed to creating a positive working environment District-wide.
Applications will be screened and those candidates whose backgrounds best match the requirements of the position will be invited to participate in a competitive examination process which may include any combination of the following: Training & Experience evaluation (T&E), multiple-choice question test, job related performance exercise, technical/ oral appraisal interview. Examination procedures are subject to change as deemed necessary by the Director- Personnel Commission.
Candidates who pass all of the examination processes are ranked on an eligibility list according to their score(s). Selection for the position will be made from among the top three (3) ranks of candidates.
*The eligibility list created from this recruitment will be active for 6 months*
Examples of Duties
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:
Plan and schedule recruitments and examinations, construct tests, and assemble test materials.
Review appropriate employment lists such as reemployment, transfer, reinstatement, and eligibility lists; certify candidates to supervisors of vacant positions; schedule final selection interviews and prepare offers of employment.
Develop supplemental application forms, tests, scoring standards, and rating forms.
Screen applications in regard to entrance qualifications.
Contact district personnel, potential candidates, other employers, and others to obtain or impart information, request raters for examinations, answer inquiries, or explain procedures and regulations.
Supervise examinations to assure that procedures are followed and that examination reports are complete and accurate.
Brief and debrief examination raters; participate in interviews and evaluate candidates; assure that examination procedures are followed.
Score examinations; calculate cut-off scores, standard scores, weights and item analysis; assemble lists of eligibles.
Conduct test reviews with applicants, candidates, and employees to review examination results and disqualifications.
Arrange for facilities, equipment, advertising, informational materials, and other details related to recruitment and selection.
Compose correspondence and prepare responses to surveys, questionnaires, and inquiries.
Compose or assist in composing a variety of technical written materials, including procedures, class descriptions, employment examinations, and Personnel Commission reports.
Review personnel transactions for compliance with collective bargaining agreements,
Personnel Commission rules and regulations, and Board of Education policies and procedures.
May conduct research related to active recruitments.
Attend a variety of meetings, conferences, and in-service trainings as assigned.
Perform related duties as assigned as they relate to the classification
Minimum Qualifications
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Graduation from high school (or equivalent) supplemented by college level coursework that would demonstrate the knowledge and abilities required for this classification. Coursework in human resources, public administration, industrial organizational psychology, or a related field is preferred. Three years of increasingly responsible clerical experience including one year supporting human resources functions. Additional years of experience or education may be substituted to meet the minimum qualifications. Experience in public civil service or merit system recruitment is desirable.
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
KNOWLEDGE OF:
Collective bargaining agreements, Personnel Commission Rules and Regulations, the California Education Code, and basic concepts and practices of merit systems of personnel administration.
Math sufficient to calculate examination scores.
Basic principles and terminology of employment examinations, classification, and labor relations.
Research techniques and sources of information regarding personnel administration.
Principles and techniques of recruitment and selection of personnel.
Specified guidelines for employee selection compliance.
Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
Computer operations and assigned software and information systems.
Record-keeping and report preparation techniques.
Modern office practices, procedures, and equipment.
ABILITY TO:
Effectively communicate both orally and in writing.
Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with school employees and the general public.
Conduct meetings or instruct groups.
Compose, edit, and proofread technical material.
Read, interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
Plan and schedule technical personnel activities.
Use practical judgment in the evaluation of data, the development of plans, test materials, reports and other materials.
Work with minimum supervision and provide work direction to others.
Maintain confidentiality of sensitive and privileged information.
Supplemental Information
WORKING CONDITIONS:
ENVIRONMENT:
Office environment.
Constant interruptions.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Hearing and speaking to exchange information and make presentations.
Seeing to read a variety of materials.
Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard/keypad and a variety of office tools and equipment.
Sitting for extended periods of time.
HAZARDS
Contact with dissatisfied or abusive individuals.
In accordance with Personnel Commission Rules and Regulations of Classified Service # 70.200.1, new employees to Poway Unified School District will be placed at Step 1 (Minimum Salary) of the official salary range designated for the position. Any variances in initial placement are addressed in, and shall be carried out in agreement with, this rule.
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Human Resources Associate Jobs in San Diego: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a human resources associate job in San Diego?
Target San Diego's largest hiring sectors first: defense contractors in Kearny Mesa, hospital systems and biotech firms in Torrey Pines and Sorrento Valley, and hotel and resort groups in Mission Valley and downtown. Candidates who can demonstrate experience with high-volume recruiting or onboarding stand out in these markets. Familiarity with government contractor compliance is a real edge for roles tied to the defense sector.
Which companies hire human resources associates in San Diego?
Employers hiring human resources associates in San Diego right now include Ignite Human Capital, Sony, and Petco, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. San Diego's mix of large hospital networks, defense primes, and mid-size biotech and tech firms means steady openings across both corporate HR teams and lean HR departments where associates handle a broad scope of responsibilities.
Are there remote human resources associate jobs in San Diego?
Yes, though with limits, human resources associate work that involves onboarding, employee relations, or in-person coordination tends to stay on-site, while benefits administration and HR data tasks can shift remote. About 63% of human resources associate openings tied to San Diego are remote or hybrid as of August 2026. Tech and professional services firms in the area offer the most remote-eligible positions within this role.
How can I get a human resources associate job in San Diego with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path in San Diego is through HR coordinator or HR assistant roles at the city's large healthcare systems, hotel groups, or defense contractors, which regularly hire at the entry level. Volunteering with a San Diego-based nonprofit or completing an HR internship tied to UC San Diego or San Diego State University programs can build the credentials and local network that hiring managers here respond to.
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