Human Resources Technician

About the Department

TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT PROCESS

Final Date to Apply: Sunday, May 26, 2026, at 11:59 p.m.

First Interview: Week of June 1, 2026

Second Interview: TBD

Position Duties

• Create, post, and track recruitment advertisements for approved recruitments; place advertisements in print media, electronic media, and other sources; research costs and receive quotes on ad placement; proof and submit job flyers.
• Prepare communications and schedule facilities for recruitment activ1ties by the required deadlines; receive, input , and process employment applications; review and verify application materials submitted; enter applicant information into the applicant tracking database; draft, process, and send information to applicants, oral interview panel raters, and others, as necessary; notify candidates regarding selection outcomes.
• Compile, complete, and process materials and forms provided to employees during new hire orientation, including benefit enrollment forms, and other related documents. Assist with the onboarding of new employees and non-employee personnel such as volunteers, volunteer firefighters, and interns.

• Compile, complete and process payroll for all City employees, in accordance with established personnel policies and procedures and collective bargaining agreements. Ensure accuracy of data entered in the payroll, human resources and timekeeping databases.
• Provide general assistance and answer questions in person and on the telephone regarding City benefits, payroll, recruitment, selection, and related human resource services to City employees and the public; assist employees in completing general human resources forms and documents ; process confidential and sensitive personnel data, and other related information.
• Assist with coordinating and completing benefits administration activities as assigned, including open enrollment; processing monthly remittances; and providing assistance with completing benefits enrollment and change forms.
• Process separation paperwork for payroll and benefits; coordinate final paycheck data, including timesheet data, applicable deductions, accrual payouts and related payroll information.

• Work with limited supervision to lead, coordinate or support staff development and training activities as assigned. This may include scheduling of subject matter experts, coordinating with outside agencies and other departments regarding facilities/equipment and payment, and ensuring proper record keeping of training activities.

• Provide general clerical assistance and administrative support to Human Resources staff. Assist with various risk management or contract administration support duties, as assigned. May assist with disciplinary actions and employee relations issues.

• Basic principles of personnel and payroll recordkeeping practices. Various types of personnel transactions.
• Modem office procedures, equipment, software and hardware. Federal and State laws governing wages, time off, and taxes. Protected leave laws and regulations.
• Business English, grammar, and spelling. Mathematical principles.
• Research methods.
• Customer service principles, including preparing correspondence and reports, filing and operating standard office equipment.

• Interpret, explain, and apply a variety of laws, rules, regulations, and City personnel policies and procedures.
• Work effectively with employees, management, Human Resources staff, and the public.
• Revise and maintain various personnel recordkeeping systems. Compile and organize data into reports.
• Perform clerical work requiring independent judgment and accuracy. Use a computer and related software applications with accuracy.
• Provide customer service.
• Maintain a variety of accurate records and files. Prepare and review information and data.
• Maintain confidentiality and handle confidential matters discreetly. Effectively set priorities to meet deadlines.
• Independently multi-task work assignments.
• Interpret and apply applicable laws, codes, ordinances, policies, procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Perform mathematical calculations.
• Establish and maintain positive working relationships with City management, staff, and the public.
• Work in a changing environment.

• Possession of a valid California Driver's License.

• Extended periods of sitting; periods of intermittent standing, walking, reaching, twisting , turning, kneeling,  bending , squatting,  pushing,  pulling and  stooping  in the performance  of daily activities.
• Vision to read printed materials and information on a computer screen.
• Hearing and speech to communicate in person, before groups, and over the telephone.
• Finger dexterity needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard and to operate a calculator or other standard office equipment.
• Must possess the ability to lift, carry, push and pull materials and objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
• May interact with upset staff, members of the public, and private representatives when interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures.