Human Resources Technician

City of Selma • Selma, CA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Thank you for your interest in the Human Resources Technician position. We look forward to the opportunity to consider you as an applicant. To be considered for this opportunity applicants must submit an application with detailed information in each section of the application: Education, Work Experience, Certificates and Licenses, and Skills. In addition to submitting a detailed application, applicants are required to respond to the supplemental questions associated with the application and attached the required documentation. Responses to the supplemental questions will be used to help us evaluate applicants’ qualifying knowledge, skills, and abilities. Resumes may be attached but will not be accepted in lieu of a complete, detailed application.

PURPOSE: Under general supervision, performs technical and paraprofessional human resources work including recruitment and examination, employee benefits, staff development and training, and personnel records; may assign, review, and coordinate the work of clerical support staff; and performs related work as required.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS The classification of Human Resources Technician is the entry level class position in the Human Resources series. Incumbents of this class perform a full array of duties and responsibilities with a high degree of confidentiality relating to the City’s recruitment and selection, employee benefits, and general human resources functions. Typically, employees in this class perform moderately responsible technical and administrative support related to Human Resources departmental activities.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED Incumbents work with moderate supervision and exercise moderate independent judgment to ensure the Human Resources hiring process and procedures comply with applicable laws, regulations and City policy. Employees in this class typically report to the Human Resources Manager

Requirements

• Two years of progressively responsible technical experience in human resources, benefits, or talent acquisition.
• Graduation from an accredited college with an Associate degree program in Human Resources, Business Administration, Public Administration, or related field.
• Possession of a valid California Class C Driver's License at the time of appointment.
• Knowledge of recruitments processes, application screening and examinations.
• Knowledge of employee benefits including health, dental, vision, life, and retirement.
• Knowledge of basic research methods and data analysis techniques.
• Knowledge of standard business software, including word processing and spreadsheet programs.
• Knowledge of operations and functions of City government and relevant laws and regulations affecting human resource administration.
• Ability to interpret, explain, and apply a variety of Federal, State, and local laws, rules, regulations, and City personnel policies and procedures.
• Ability to perform clerical work requiring independent judgment and accuracy.
• Ability to use a computer and related software applications with accuracy.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information and data.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and successful working relationships with employees, stakeholders, and the general public.

Nice To Haves

• Additional qualifying experience may substitute for the required education on a year-to-year basis.

Responsibilities

• Plans, coordinates, and executes recruitment activities ranging from application screening, examinations for City positions, and scheduling interviews.
• Coordinates and administers new employee on-boarding, orientations, and employee separations.
• Coordinates employee benefit enrollment process and documentation including health, life, and disability insurance and retirement.
• Maintains human resources related training database and documentation ensuring all employees receive ongoing training and certification.
• Reviews, completes, and monitors human resources transactions, documents, reports, and correspondence and ensures all are consistent with departmental, state, and federal laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Assists employees and department heads and supervisors with questions regarding human resources policies and procedures, technical information regarding human resources transactions, employee benefits, Master Salary Schedule, and Personnel Rules and Regulations.
• Attends human resources related meetings, committees, workshops and provides technical information and support as required.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree