Human Resources Technician

City of Hermosa Beach•Hermosa Beach, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, performs a variety of technical and administrative support duties in the Human Resources and Risk Management Division. Responsibilities include recruitment and selection, employee benefits enrollment, leave administration, personnel records maintenance, and training and development. This position requires a high level of confidentiality and provides technical assistance to City staff and the public.

Requirements

Basic principles of public personnel administration
Recruitment and testing techniques
HRIS and applicant tracking systems
Standard English usage
Composing technical correspondence
Performing math for salary/benefit calculations
Establishing effective working relationships with various City departments
Equivalent to an Associate of Arts degree from an accredited college with major coursework in human resources, business administration, or a related field.
Three (3) years of progressively responsible administrative experience, preferably in a public sector human resources environment.
Possession of a valid California driver’s license and an acceptable driving record.

Nice To Haves

Experience utilizing an Applicant Tracking System, preferably NeoGov.
Experience maintaining confidential data and spreadsheets to maintain and improve Human Resources operations.
Experience working for a municipal public agency in a Human Resources office.
A bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration or Human Resources may be substituted for up to two (2) year of experience.

Responsibilities

Prepares and posts job announcements to various online job boards, social media, and professional publications; monitors application flow within the Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
Performs initial screen of applications for minimum qualifications; coordinates the mailing of notices to candidates regarding application status.
Coordinates logistics for oral board interviews, including securing raters, preparing interview packets, and ensuring a professional environment for candidates.
Proctors written and performance examinations; ensures testing materials are secured and scored accurately.
Organizes and conducts new hire orientation sessions; ensures all required tax, retirement, and policy forms are completed and filed.
Enters and audits data in the HRIS/ERP system to ensure accurate processing of step increases, promotions, and benefit changes.
Monitors and tracks employee leaves of absence; prepares correspondence regarding FMLA/CFRA eligibility and coordinates with payroll on leave status.
Responds to routine inquiries from employees and the public regarding employment opportunities, benefit plans, and general HR procedures.
Coordinates the scheduling of pre-employment physicals, drug screens, and background checks; tracks results to ensure compliance with City standards.
Maintains official personnel, medical, and recruitment files in compliance with records retention schedules and privacy laws.
Compiles data for annual salary surveys or EEO-1 reporting as directed by professional staff.
Processes invoices for HR vendors and maintains tracking logs for the division budget.