Human Resources Technician

City of Plymouth, MN • Plymouth, MN

5d • $32 - $42

About The Position

At the City of Plymouth, employees work together to add quality to life, guided by the CIVIC values of customer focus, integrity, visionary, inclusion and connection. The Human Resources Technician provides administrative and technical support across human resources functions, including recruitment and selection, payroll administration, HRIS, compensation and classification, compliance, labor and employee relations, benefits, risk management and employee development. The position provides professional assistance and service to city staff and the public, supports a respectful and inclusive workplace, and contributes to citywide training and employee engagement.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of state and federal employment laws.
• Ability to read and understand complex information and interpret it for others.
• Clear and effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding personnel matters.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and demands.
• Demonstrated ability to perform in accordance with the City of Plymouth’s CIVIC values and comfort supporting and advancing city council strategic priorities.

Nice To Haves

• Related human resources experience and experience using Workday HRIS.
• Knowledge of guidelines relating to employee selection, equal employment opportunity, Veterans Preference and the ADAAA.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional customer service to internal and external customers while promoting professionalism, communication, teamwork and city values.
• Help maintain a respectful workplace culture and champion diversity and inclusion.
• Participate in citywide training to strengthen communication, leadership, decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Enter and maintain data in the Human Resources Information System (HRIS), ensuring accuracy of employee compensation, benefits, tax withholdings and direct deposits.
• Assist with PERA enrollment and reporting, and respond to employee questions and issues involving data.
• Support pay and benefits administration in accordance with labor agreements and personnel policy.
• Enter and monitor garnishments, levies and child support orders; assist with unemployment insurance requests and coordinate with the ADA vendor for 1095-C reporting.
• Conduct and respond to salary surveys.
• Support city recruitment activities, maintain records and files, post and advertise positions, and assist with application review, interview scheduling, reference checks and candidate correspondence.
• Participate in onboarding and manage pre-placement activities, including release forms, background checks, physicals and drug screens.
• Respond to background and other data requests, and attend recruitment functions such as job fairs.
• Provide administrative support for labor and employee relations; answer questions about contract or policy details; and monitor performance evaluations and related data.
• Maintain employee files and HR documents according to records retention schedules and data privacy laws.
• Assist the designated employer representative with legally required testing coordination and prepare and submit assigned reports.
• Submit property/casualty and workers’ compensation claims and assist with related correspondence and recordkeeping.
• Follow the Government Data Practices Act, HIPAA and other relevant rules and regulations.
• Provide backup support to department staff, including assistance with annual open enrollment and employee development and engagement initiatives.
• Schedule and coordinate setup and take-down for city trainings and support participation in engagement initiatives.
• Provide general administrative support, including drafting correspondence, reports, minutes and memos; paying HR-related invoices; and completing employment verifications.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Benefits

• Health insurance through HealthPartners, with three network options.
• Employer-funded VEBA Health Reimbursement Account for eligible medical expenses.
• Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Dental insurance through Delta Dental.
• Basic life, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D), and long-term disability coverage.
• Voluntary life insurance available for purchase.
• Voluntary vision insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• PERA pension benefits through the Public Employees Retirement Association of Minnesota.
• Deferred compensation 457 retirement savings opportunities through multiple vendors.
• Post-employment health care savings opportunities for eligible employees who transfer severance payments to a VEBA HRA.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Earned Sick and Safe Time (ESST), starting at 23.75 days per year and accrued each pay period.
• Extended illness leave of 40 hours per year, accrued each pay period up to a maximum of 600 hours.
• 12 paid holidays per year.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level