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$76,910.00 - $94,050.00 Yearly
APPLICATION FILING DATES
Wednesday, May 27, 2026 - Thursday, June 11, 2026
INFORMATION ABOUT LAUSD
We are LAUSD. We are at the forefront of innovation in public education, focused on a clear and inspiring vision of the future for all of our students as they venture forward on their journey as lifelong learners. Here, you will have the opportunity to exercise your potential in a role supporting the business of education. Our work directly contributes toward the goal of ensuring that our students graduate ready for the world – ready to thrive in college, career and life. LAUSD is the second largest school district in the nation with an enrollment of nearly 575,000 students. We serve an area totaling 710 square miles, with over 1,190 schools and educational centers, and we employ over 74,000 individuals, making us one of the largest employers in our city.
LAUSD EMPLOYEES: Please be advised that all LAUSD employees must sign in to the Global Protect Virtual Private Network (VPN) in order to submit an application from an external network outside of an LAUSD location. For assistance with installing the Global Protect Virtual Private Network, please contact Information Technology Services at (213) 443-1300 or (213) 241-5200 or via their page at https://www.lausd.org/helpdesk
DEPARTMENT OR SCHOOL SITE
The Los Angeles Unified School District is currently recruiting for the job of Human Resources Specialist I. Individuals hired for these positions may work in any of the following departments listed below:
PERSONNEL COMMISSION (PC)
The Personnel Commission oversees the recruitment and hiring, promotional process, and professional development of over 33,000 classified (non-teaching) employee positions of the Los Angeles Unified School District based on principles of merit and fitness for the job. These essential functions are performed with an emphasis on responsiveness, professionalism, and service excellence.
The following departments are part of the PC:
- The Classification and Compensation Branch
- The Classified Growth & Development Unit
- The Organizational Excellence Branch
- The Talent Acquisition and Selection Branch
HUMAN RESOURCES (HR) DIVISION
The Human Resources Division believes that academic success for every student is dependent upon every member within the organization. They are committed to working together with teachers, administrators, parents, and the community to support all students to become life-long learners, thinkers, graduates, and successful contributors to society. The Human Resources Division is critical in staffing schools and offices with qualified certificated employees to educate and support LAUSD's diverse student populations.
The following departments are part of the HR Division:
- Career Ladder
- Certificated Assignments and Support
- Certificated Workforce Management
- Credentials and Contract Services
- Personnel Research Analysis
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
PROMOTIONAL STATUS IS REQUIRED
You must be a current or retired employee of LAUSD with 130 paid days in regular status in the Classified Service or permanent status in the Certificated Service or have been laid-off within the past 39 months from a regular, permanent LAUSD position in which you passed probation.
Laid-off employees' eligibility as a promotional candidate expires at the end of their 39-month period; as such, laid-off employees applying for promotional career opportunities may not be eligible to complete the assessment process or may be removed from the employment eligibility list once their eligibility as a promotional candidate expires.
Education:
Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor’s degree, preferably with a major in human resources, personnel, or public administration, or one of the behavioral sciences.
Experience:
Technical experience in employee recruitment, selection, position classification, labor relations, staff development, or salary administration is preferable.
SPECIAL:
A valid driver’s license to legally operate a motor vehicle in the State of California and the use of a motor vehicle, or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation.
PLEASE NOTE: All entrance requirements must be met by the end of the filing period in order to move forward with the assessment process. To verify the education requirement, transcripts, diplomas, and/or certifications, it must be presented at the time applications are screened. As such, please be sure to upload it as an attachment to your candidate profile. Candidates who have completed college or university course work at an institution in a country other than the United States, must obtain a complete evaluation of foreign transcripts and degrees. Please be sure to request a DETAILED report. For a list of approved evaluation organizations visit: https://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/leaflets/foreign-transcript-evaluation-(cl-635)
JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
A Human Resources Specialist I applies basic knowledge and skills of Human Resources administration in the progression of duties and responsibilities leading to qualification as a Human Resources Specialist II or higher.
Learns and applies policies, regulations, procedures, and techniques of human resources administration in performing some of the tasks listed below:
- Designing and conducting job analyses for the purposes of position classification, salary evaluation, test construction and validation, recommendation of entrance requirements, and/or determination of necessary staff development programs.
- Developing and recommending examination plans, constructs tests, and assembles test materials in accordance with approved plans.
- Designing and delivering staff development programs including development of course objectives, curriculum, and class materials.
- Analyzing laws, rules, reports, publications, and court cases for information relating to human resources.
- Designing, constructing and conducting or assists in constructing and conducting surveys to gather compensation, classification, training, entrance requirements, rules, employee selection, collective bargaining, or other human resources data.
- Formulating or assisting in formulating recruitment and training plans and assists in implementing plans by arranging for facilities, equipment, advertising, informational materials, and other details.
- Contacting District personnel, employee representatives, employers, community groups, and others, as assigned, in order to obtain or impart information, request raters for examinations, answer inquiries, and explain procedures and regulations.
- Compiling, calculating, and analyzing numerical data; extracting data from reports and records; and preparing tables, graphs, and narrative presentations.
- Composing or assists in composing a variety of technical written materials, including rules procedures, class descriptions, classification and salary reports, employment examinations, job market trend reports, and other specialized reports.
- Administering tests and may give work direction to proctors, briefs examination interviewers, participates in interviews and evaluates candidates, and supervises test and interview procedures to assure that procedures are followed and that examination reports are complete and accurate.
- Interviewing applicants, candidates, and employees in regard to reviews of examination results and disqualifications.
- Delivering or assisting in oral presentations relative to assigned studies.
- Developing and designing recruitment literature including bulletins, advertisements, and brochures.
- Composing correspondence and responses to questionnaires.
- Participating in the administration and rating of performance tests, interviews and other Assessment methods.
- Screening applications in regard to entrance qualifications and advising applicants on employment opportunities in the Classified Service.
Please Note: This is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities of this position. For a comprehensive list of duties performed, please refer to the class description via our website: Human Resources Specialist I - Class Description
BENEFITS
Insurance: Paid premiums for your choice of several medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans.
Retirement: Membership in the California Public Employee Retirement System (CalPERS).
Vacation: Full-time employees earn up to two weeks of paid vacation to start. Three weeks after five years of year-round paid service.
Paid Holidays: Up to 13 days.
EMPLOYMENT SELECTION PROCESS
We anticipate receiving a number of well qualified applicants for this position; therefore, there will be a competitive process. The hiring departments have requested that we proceed with the selection process in an expeditious and timely manner. To honor this request, we will be adhering to a pre-planned employment assessment schedule.
The assessment process for this position TENTATIVELY consists of a computerized multiple-choice test, a technical writing project, and a technical interview.
NOTE: For this recruitment ALL candidates may be invited to the FIRST test part, regardless of whether or not they meet the minimum qualifications. Candidates who do NOT meet the minimum qualifications will be disqualified, regardless of whether they passed the test.
Application materials (your candidate profile, resume, and supplemental questionnaire) will be evaluated in relation to the background, experience, and competencies identified for successful performance in this job. For this reason, it is highly recommended that your application materials clearly show all of your relevant background and specialized skills, knowledge, and abilities.
PLEASE NOTE:
- The testing may be conducted remotely and/or in person, and all applicants will be required to submit a Candidate Confidentiality Form prior to testing. Failure to submit these forms before the given deadline will result in the withdrawal of your application from the selection process.
- Candidates who receive a failing score on any test module will NOT be eligible to move forward in the selection process.
- At the time of the test administration, you will be REQUIRED to present an unexpired government picture identification.
- If you are unable to attend the scheduled test date, rescheduling is NOT guaranteed.
APPLICATION PROCESS
IMPORTANT NOTE: Once you submit your application, you should receive an email message confirming that you successfully submitted your application. If you DO NOT receive this message on the same day you apply, it is likely that you did not submit your application.
DO YOU NEED TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE WITH THE ON-LINE APPLICATION?
Email us at helpmeapply@lausd.net to find out whether the application deadline has been extended, visit the website at: https://careers.lausd.org/pc. The Los Angeles Unified School District intends that all qualified persons shall have equal opportunities for employment and promotion. Reasonable accommodations in completing an application and testing are available to individuals with disabilities. Please call (213) 241-3455 for more information.
Please be sure to include correspondence from @lausd.net AND @successfactors.com as approved senders so that messages aren't accidentally placed into your spam/junk e-mail folder.
ADDITIONAL POSTING INFORMATION
The Los Angeles Unified School District is committed to providing a working and learning environment free from discrimination, harassment, intimidation, abusive conduct, or bullying. The District prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, abusive conduct or bullying based on actual or perceived race or ethnicity, gender/sex (including gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding/lactation status and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, religion, color, national origin (including language use restrictions and possession of a driver’s license issued under Vehicle Code), ancestry, immigration status, physical or mental disability (including clinical depression and bipolar disorder, HIV/AIDS, hepatitis, epilepsy, seizure disorder, diabetes, multiple sclerosis, and heart disease), medical condition (cancer related and genetic characteristics), military and veteran status, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age (40 and above), genetic information, political belief or affiliation (unless union related), a person's association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law, ordinance, or regulation in any program or activity it conducts or to which it provides significant assistance. For inquiries or complaints contact our Equal Opportunity Section, (213) 241-7685.
Selection and promotion are based on a competitive employment assessment process. Candidates who pass all parts of the assessment process are placed on a hiring (eligibility) list based on their assessment score. Hiring departments may make job offers to candidates on the top three ranks of the hiring list. Eligibility typically lasts for 12 months. The hiring list resulting from this assessment process may be used to fill open positions in related job classifications.
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SALARY DETAILS
$76,910.00 - $94,050.00 Yearly
APPLICATION FILING DATES
Wednesday, May 27, 2026 - Thursday, June 11, 2026
INFORMATION ABOUT LAUSD
We are LAUSD. We are at the forefront of innovation in public education, focused on a clear and inspiring vision of the future for all of our students as they venture forward on their journey as lifelong learners. Here, you will have the opportunity to exercise your potential in a role supporting the business of education. Our work directly contributes toward the goal of ensuring that our students graduate ready for the world – ready to thrive in college, career and life. LAUSD is the second largest school district in the nation with an enrollment of nearly 575,000 students. We serve an area totaling 710 square miles, with over 1,190 schools and educational centers, and we employ over 74,000 individuals, making us one of the largest employers in our city.
LAUSD EMPLOYEES: Please be advised that all LAUSD employees must sign in to the Global Protect Virtual Private Network (VPN) in order to submit an application from an external network outside of an LAUSD location. For assistance with installing the Global Protect Virtual Private Network, please contact Information Technology Services at (213) 443-1300 or (213) 241-5200 or via their page at https://www.lausd.org/helpdesk
DEPARTMENT OR SCHOOL SITE
The Los Angeles Unified School District is currently recruiting for the job of Human Resources Specialist I. Individuals hired for these positions may work in any of the following departments listed below:
PERSONNEL COMMISSION (PC)
The Personnel Commission oversees the recruitment and hiring, promotional process, and professional development of over 33,000 classified (non-teaching) employee positions of the Los Angeles Unified School District based on principles of merit and fitness for the job. These essential functions are performed with an emphasis on responsiveness, professionalism, and service excellence.
The following departments are part of the PC:
- The Classification and Compensation Branch
- The Classified Growth & Development Unit
- The Organizational Excellence Branch
- The Talent Acquisition and Selection Branch
HUMAN RESOURCES (HR) DIVISION
The Human Resources Division believes that academic success for every student is dependent upon every member within the organization. They are committed to working together with teachers, administrators, parents, and the community to support all students to become life-long learners, thinkers, graduates, and successful contributors to society. The Human Resources Division is critical in staffing schools and offices with qualified certificated employees to educate and support LAUSD's diverse student populations.
The following departments are part of the HR Division:
- Career Ladder
- Certificated Assignments and Support
- Certificated Workforce Management
- Credentials and Contract Services
- Personnel Research Analysis
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
PROMOTIONAL STATUS IS REQUIRED
You must be a current or retired employee of LAUSD with 130 paid days in regular status in the Classified Service or permanent status in the Certificated Service or have been laid-off within the past 39 months from a regular, permanent LAUSD position in which you passed probation.
Laid-off employees' eligibility as a promotional candidate expires at the end of their 39-month period; as such, laid-off employees applying for promotional career opportunities may not be eligible to complete the assessment process or may be removed from the employment eligibility list once their eligibility as a promotional candidate expires.
Education:
Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor’s degree, preferably with a major in human resources, personnel, or public administration, or one of the behavioral sciences.
Experience:
Technical experience in employee recruitment, selection, position classification, labor relations, staff development, or salary administration is preferable.
SPECIAL:
A valid driver’s license to legally operate a motor vehicle in the State of California and the use of a motor vehicle, or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation.
PLEASE NOTE: All entrance requirements must be met by the end of the filing period in order to move forward with the assessment process. To verify the education requirement, transcripts, diplomas, and/or certifications, it must be presented at the time applications are screened. As such, please be sure to upload it as an attachment to your candidate profile. Candidates who have completed college or university course work at an institution in a country other than the United States, must obtain a complete evaluation of foreign transcripts and degrees. Please be sure to request a DETAILED report. For a list of approved evaluation organizations visit: https://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/leaflets/foreign-transcript-evaluation-(cl-635)
JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
A Human Resources Specialist I applies basic knowledge and skills of Human Resources administration in the progression of duties and responsibilities leading to qualification as a Human Resources Specialist II or higher.
Learns and applies policies, regulations, procedures, and techniques of human resources administration in performing some of the tasks listed below:
- Designing and conducting job analyses for the purposes of position classification, salary evaluation, test construction and validation, recommendation of entrance requirements, and/or determination of necessary staff development programs.
- Developing and recommending examination plans, constructs tests, and assembles test materials in accordance with approved plans.
- Designing and delivering staff development programs including development of course objectives, curriculum, and class materials.
- Analyzing laws, rules, reports, publications, and court cases for information relating to human resources.
- Designing, constructing and conducting or assists in constructing and conducting surveys to gather compensation, classification, training, entrance requirements, rules, employee selection, collective bargaining, or other human resources data.
- Formulating or assisting in formulating recruitment and training plans and assists in implementing plans by arranging for facilities, equipment, advertising, informational materials, and other details.
- Contacting District personnel, employee representatives, employers, community groups, and others, as assigned, in order to obtain or impart information, request raters for examinations, answer inquiries, and explain procedures and regulations.
- Compiling, calculating, and analyzing numerical data; extracting data from reports and records; and preparing tables, graphs, and narrative presentations.
- Composing or assists in composing a variety of technical written materials, including rules procedures, class descriptions, classification and salary reports, employment examinations, job market trend reports, and other specialized reports.
- Administering tests and may give work direction to proctors, briefs examination interviewers, participates in interviews and evaluates candidates, and supervises test and interview procedures to assure that procedures are followed and that examination reports are complete and accurate.
- Interviewing applicants, candidates, and employees in regard to reviews of examination results and disqualifications.
- Delivering or assisting in oral presentations relative to assigned studies.
- Developing and designing recruitment literature including bulletins, advertisements, and brochures.
- Composing correspondence and responses to questionnaires.
- Participating in the administration and rating of performance tests, interviews and other Assessment methods.
- Screening applications in regard to entrance qualifications and advising applicants on employment opportunities in the Classified Service.
Please Note: This is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities of this position. For a comprehensive list of duties performed, please refer to the class description via our website: Human Resources Specialist I - Class Description
BENEFITS
Insurance: Paid premiums for your choice of several medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans.
Retirement: Membership in the California Public Employee Retirement System (CalPERS).
Vacation: Full-time employees earn up to two weeks of paid vacation to start. Three weeks after five years of year-round paid service.
Paid Holidays: Up to 13 days.
EMPLOYMENT SELECTION PROCESS
We anticipate receiving a number of well qualified applicants for this position; therefore, there will be a competitive process. The hiring departments have requested that we proceed with the selection process in an expeditious and timely manner. To honor this request, we will be adhering to a pre-planned employment assessment schedule.
The assessment process for this position TENTATIVELY consists of a computerized multiple-choice test, a technical writing project, and a technical interview.
NOTE: For this recruitment ALL candidates may be invited to the FIRST test part, regardless of whether or not they meet the minimum qualifications. Candidates who do NOT meet the minimum qualifications will be disqualified, regardless of whether they passed the test.
Application materials (your candidate profile, resume, and supplemental questionnaire) will be evaluated in relation to the background, experience, and competencies identified for successful performance in this job. For this reason, it is highly recommended that your application materials clearly show all of your relevant background and specialized skills, knowledge, and abilities.
PLEASE NOTE:
- The testing may be conducted remotely and/or in person, and all applicants will be required to submit a Candidate Confidentiality Form prior to testing. Failure to submit these forms before the given deadline will result in the withdrawal of your application from the selection process.
- Candidates who receive a failing score on any test module will NOT be eligible to move forward in the selection process.
- At the time of the test administration, you will be REQUIRED to present an unexpired government picture identification.
- If you are unable to attend the scheduled test date, rescheduling is NOT guaranteed.
APPLICATION PROCESS
IMPORTANT NOTE: Once you submit your application, you should receive an email message confirming that you successfully submitted your application. If you DO NOT receive this message on the same day you apply, it is likely that you did not submit your application.
DO YOU NEED TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE WITH THE ON-LINE APPLICATION?
Email us at helpmeapply@lausd.net to find out whether the application deadline has been extended, visit the website at: https://careers.lausd.org/pc. The Los Angeles Unified School District intends that all qualified persons shall have equal opportunities for employment and promotion. Reasonable accommodations in completing an application and testing are available to individuals with disabilities. Please call (213) 241-3455 for more information.
Please be sure to include correspondence from @lausd.net AND @successfactors.com as approved senders so that messages aren't accidentally placed into your spam/junk e-mail folder.
ADDITIONAL POSTING INFORMATION
The Los Angeles Unified School District is committed to providing a working and learning environment free from discrimination, harassment, intimidation, abusive conduct, or bullying. The District prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, abusive conduct or bullying based on actual or perceived race or ethnicity, gender/sex (including gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding/lactation status and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, religion, color, national origin (including language use restrictions and possession of a driver’s license issued under Vehicle Code), ancestry, immigration status, physical or mental disability (including clinical depression and bipolar disorder, HIV/AIDS, hepatitis, epilepsy, seizure disorder, diabetes, multiple sclerosis, and heart disease), medical condition (cancer related and genetic characteristics), military and veteran status, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age (40 and above), genetic information, political belief or affiliation (unless union related), a person's association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law, ordinance, or regulation in any program or activity it conducts or to which it provides significant assistance. For inquiries or complaints contact our Equal Opportunity Section, (213) 241-7685.
Selection and promotion are based on a competitive employment assessment process. Candidates who pass all parts of the assessment process are placed on a hiring (eligibility) list based on their assessment score. Hiring departments may make job offers to candidates on the top three ranks of the hiring list. Eligibility typically lasts for 12 months. The hiring list resulting from this assessment process may be used to fill open positions in related job classifications.
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Which companies sponsor visas for people operations specialists in California?
Technology companies are the most active sponsors for people operations specialist roles in California. Employers like Google, Salesforce, Meta, Apple, and Adobe have established HR and people operations teams in the Bay Area and regularly file H-1B petitions for these positions. Biotech firms in the San Diego and South San Francisco corridors, along with entertainment companies in Los Angeles, also sponsor for this role category.
Which visa types are most common for people operations specialist roles in California?
The H-1B is the most common visa for people operations specialists in California, provided the role requires a bachelor's degree in a specific field such as human resources, organizational psychology, or business administration. Some employers also sponsor through the O-1A for candidates with exceptional professional recognition. Candidates already holding TN visa or L-1 visa status through a transferring employer may also find pathways within California-based companies.
Which cities in California have the most people operations specialist sponsorship jobs?
The San Francisco Bay Area, including San Jose, Mountain View, and San Francisco itself, accounts for the largest share of people operations specialist sponsorship jobs in California, driven by the concentration of large technology employers. Los Angeles is the second-largest market, particularly in media, entertainment, and e-commerce. San Diego has a growing cluster tied to biotech and life sciences companies that maintain dedicated people operations functions.
How to find people operations specialist visa sponsorship jobs in California?
Migrate Mate lets you filter people operations specialist jobs specifically by visa sponsorship availability and California location, which removes the guesswork of identifying which employers are open to sponsoring. Rather than sifting through general job boards, Migrate Mate surfaces roles where sponsorship is confirmed, which is particularly useful for this discipline given that not all HR-adjacent titles are consistently sponsored at every company size.
Are there state-specific considerations for people operations specialists seeking visa sponsorship in California?
California's prevailing wage requirements under the H-1B program are among the highest in the country, reflecting the state's cost of living, particularly in the Bay Area. Employers must certify wages at the prevailing level set by the Department of Labor for the specific occupation and geographic area before filing. Many California universities, including UC Berkeley and UCLA, also produce graduate pipelines in HR and organizational behavior that employers actively recruit from for people operations roles.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored people operations specialist jobs in California?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.