Temporary Human Resources Technician

East Bay Regional Park District • Oakland, CA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The East Bay Regional Park District is recruiting for a temporary Human Resources Technician to provide administrative support for seasonal hiring efforts. The assignment is based at the Peralta Oaks Administration Building in Oakland, California, is limited to no more than six months, and is scheduled for 28 hours per week. The position reports to the Recruitment and Classification Manager and works under general supervision, performing complex technical human resources and administrative duties. The role may serve as a lead technician for the Human Resources Information System (HRIS), liaising with Information Technology and Finance-Payroll, and may perform confidential administrative work related to employee and labor relations, HR projects and programs, and District management initiatives.

This is the journey-level classification in the human resources support series. It handles the most complex technical assignments supporting professional staff, particularly in employee and labor relations. The position works with HR transactions, benefits, leaves, training, recruitment, examinations, onboarding, labor matters, classification and compensation, records, data systems, and employee and public inquiries. Flexibility in work hours is essential because occasional schedule adjustments may be necessary.

The District manages 73 parks across Alameda and Contra Costa counties, preserving natural and cultural resources and providing open space, recreation, trails, and environmental education. Its stated values include respect, resilience, relationships, responsiveness, and transparency. The District describes an environmental ethic as guiding its activities and encourages applicants from all backgrounds and life experiences.

Employment is conditional on passing a Level 2 Background Check. The position has access to confidential personnel and policy-formulation information, and a breach of confidentiality is grounds for discharge. It serves at the will of the General Manager and is designated as a Mandated Reporter under CANRA; the employee must sign an acknowledgment of the District's policy and reporting responsibilities.

Requirements

• Associate degree or equivalent in business or public administration, or a closely related field; alternatively, a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in a related field may substitute for one year of required experience.
• Three years of general human resources experience, including one year of lead or supervisory experience.
• Pass a Level 2 Background Check.
• Sign an acknowledgment of the District's CANRA policy and mandated-reporter responsibilities.
• Type or word-process accurately at a minimum rate of 35 net words per minute.
• Knowledge of current human resources laws, policies, procedures, and practices; District policies governing HR, personnel, and financial transactions; English grammar and punctuation; basic mathematics and elementary statistics; recordkeeping and filing systems; HRIS databases and systems; and office procedures, equipment, and applicable software.
• Ability to interpret and apply guidelines and directions; organize work independently, meet critical deadlines, and handle competing tasks and interruptions; prepare correspondence and document drafts; follow oral and written directions; maintain records and filing systems; enter, retrieve, and report data from electronic systems; identify gaps or errors in data; perform continuous computer data entry; operate office equipment and software; communicate clearly; and build effective work relationships with diverse colleagues and members of the public.
• Flexibility in work hours, including occasional schedule adjustments.

Nice To Haves

• Paraprofessional-level administrative support experience in a human resources or finance environment, preferably in a public-sector human resources agency.
• Experience recruiting in the public sector.
• Experience with NEOGOV or similar recruitment software.
• Proficiency in creating and tracking data manually in Excel.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, multitask, adapt to change and ambiguity, and produce accurate, timely work.
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills, a positive attitude, strong work ethic, and ability to develop sound and creative solutions.

Responsibilities

• Oversee human resources transactions to ensure timely, accurate, and proper processing, including position control and payroll/personnel change forms.
• Process complex benefits, leave, training, recruitment and examination, onboarding, labor, and classification and compensation transactions; serve as the technical lead for onboarding new and returning employees.
• Potentially serve as the Park District's Custodian of Records for the Department of Justice.
• Provide administrative support to labor/management task forces and committees, including preparing agendas and materials, updating records, reserving meeting spaces, and transcribing or editing meeting notes.
• Provide information requiring judgment and interpretation of District and department policies and procedures; inform management of administrative decisions, policies, and related facts.
• Assess HRIS business processes and procedures for potential improvement and address technical issues.
• Lead data systems maintenance, application migration, and integration with existing systems; coordinate with HR users on conversions and upgrades.
• Compose correspondence and Board materials related to HR programs or issues; review materials for accuracy, completeness, format, policy compliance, and appropriate language; organize and maintain files.
• Respond to employees and the public regarding complex HR questions and prepare related correspondence; refer complex questions to other HR staff.
• Collect and compile personnel and position data and prepare reports.
• Potentially monitor or follow up with departments regarding compliance with District HR policies.
• Provide lead direction to clerical employees.
• Prepare correspondence, reports, salary ordinances, and contracts from draft copy; create and maintain forms, spreadsheets, and other documents.
• Oversee records-retention schedules and the maintenance of physical employee files and records.
• Respond to inquiries involving confidential information with tact and judgment.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Flexible Spending benefits.
• Pension benefits through California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS).
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Professional development.
• Consideration of telework opportunities and flexible work schedules.
• Free on-site parking.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree