Human Resources Technician
About The Position
About CCWD Contra Costa Water District (CCWD) provides safe, reliable, high-quality water and related services that support the health and vitality of the communities it serves. Through responsible stewardship of both its infrastructure and its people, CCWD is committed to building and sustaining a skilled workforce prepared to meet today’s needs and tomorrow’s challenges. Why Work Here Meaningful Public Service Play a direct role in supporting safe, reliable water service that protects public health and strengthens the communities we serve. Collaborative, Mission-Driven Culture Work alongside dedicated professionals who value integrity, accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement in service to the public. Competitive Total Rewards & Professional Growth CCWD offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package, including competitive pay, medical/dental/vision coverage, retirement benefits, paid leave, and opportunities that support ongoing professional growth. The Opportunity CCWD is seeking a Human Resources Technician to join the People & Culture team and help support employees through every stage of their career at CCWD. The Human Resources Technician serves as a key operational support role responsible for coordinating and assisting with a wide range of Human Resources functions including recruitment, onboarding, benefits administration, retirement processing, employee records management, payroll-related transactions, employee recognition programs, and customer service support. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, customer-focused, and enjoys balancing a variety of responsibilities in a fast-paced public sector Human Resources environment. Why You’ll Enjoy This Role Professional Growth & Variety Gain hands-on experience across multiple Human Resources functions including recruitment, onboarding, benefits, retirement, payroll coordination, and employee programs. Develop a broad understanding of public sector Human Resources operations, processes and compliance practices. Build valuable experience supporting employees throughout the full employment lifecycle. Meaningful & Rewarding Work Play an important role in helping CCWD attract and hire talented employees through recruitment support, interview coordination, candidate communications, and onboarding activities. Help create a positive employee experience by ensuring employees feel welcomed, informed, and prepared as they begin their careers with CCWD. Contribute to employee engagement efforts and programs that recognize and celebrate employee contributions across the organization. Help maintain organized, accurate, and efficient HR systems that support the entire organization. Collaboration & Service Serve as a trusted resource and first point of contact for a wide variety of HR-related inquiries. Be part of a collaborative team that values professionalism, responsiveness, and teamwork.
Requirements
- Possession of the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an invitation to the next step in the selection process.
- All candidate materials will be carefully evaluated and only those considered best qualified will be invited to the next step in the selection process.
Responsibilities
- Assist with recruitment and hiring activities including coordinating interviews, communicating with candidates, preparing onboarding materials, and supporting new employee orientation activities.
- Serve as the first point of contact for Human Resources inquiries by responding to employee, retiree, applicant and general public questions and providing timely, customer-focused support.
- Prepare, process, track, and route personnel action forms (PAFs), step increases, incentive pay actions, and other payroll-related transactions.
- Coordinate onboarding activities including union reporting, new hire communications, reciprocity confirmations, badge access requests, and E-Verify processing.
- Assist employees and retirees with benefits, retirement, and general HR-related questions and forms.
- Maintain and update employee records, HR databases, SharePoint files, and NEOGOV data to ensure accuracy and compliance.
- Assist with employee recognition initiatives including service awards and employee appreciation programs.
- Conduct research, compile information, prepare reports, and assist with HR projects and process improvements.
Benefits
- medical/dental/vision coverage
- retirement benefits
- paid leave
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
