Human Resources Technician (Risk Management)

City of Menifee•Menifee, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This recruitment is being held to establish an open eligible list to fill current and future Human Resources Technician positions. The City of Menifee is a vibrant and rapidly growing municipality dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for its residents through innovative public service and strategic development. The Human Resources Department serves as a dedicated partner in building a high-quality, people-centered organization for the City of Menifee. Guided by a mission to deliver policy-compliant, professional, and responsive services, the department works to attract, develop, empower, and retain a diverse and highly qualified workforce. HR supports all city operations through fast and friendly customer service, comprehensive recruitment and selection processes, robust employee training and development programs, and the administration of essential employee benefits. The department also oversees Risk Management, fostering a culture of safety that protects city personnel, property, and resources. We are looking for an energetic HR professional to support the HR Analyst and HR Manager on protecting our workplace and our people. In this role, you will be the go-to expert for everything related to risk management, from handling workers' compensation claims to keeping a close eye on general liability. You will actively solve problems, promote a culture of safety, and support employees when they need help the most. If you love spotting risks before they happen, guiding staff through their recovery, and keeping our city safe and compliant, this is the perfect career move for you!

Requirements

Equivalent to graduation from high school supplemented by college coursework in human resources, public administration, or a related field.
Two (2) years of increasingly responsible experience in various human resources functions, including recruitments, benefits, leave administration, payroll programs, and workers' compensation.
Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California Driver's License by time of appointment.
Ability to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer.
Ability to operate a motor vehicle to visit various City and meeting sites.
Ability to read printed materials and a computer screen.
Ability to communicate in person, before groups, and over the telephone.
Finger dexterity to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate standard office equipment.
Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects weighing up to 25 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a public agency is highly desirable.
Foreign degrees require an evaluation of U.S. equivalency by an agency that is a member of the National Association of Credential Services (N.A.C.E.S.).

Responsibilities

Actively process, manage, and maintain claims to ensure contract compliance, proper document gathering, and provide departmental support throughout the claims process for the agency's workers' compensation program.
Actively process, manage, and maintain claims to ensure contract compliance, proper document gathering, and provide departmental support throughout the claims process for the agency's workers' compensation and general liability programs, while working with the City’s third-party administrators.
Coordinate complex, highly regulated employee leave programs that frequently intersect with workers' comp, including FMLA, the California Family Rights Act (CFRA), and Pregnancy Disability Leave (PDL).
Support overarching employee safety and wellness initiatives, including coordinating the random employee drug testing program.
Maintain accurate databases, track employee evaluations, process benefit provider invoices, and provide high-level customer service to internal staff and external vendors.
Maintain and implement the City’s IIPP; investigate workplace incidents, identify hazards, and recommend corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
Partner with departments to identify operational risks, evaluate exposure levels, and implement mitigation strategies that improve safety and reduce liability.
Carry out additional responsibilities as assigned to support organizational risk reduction and safety initiatives.