Human Resources Technician I

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Human Resources Technician I

Salary

$68,411.20 - $83,137.60 Annually

Location

Fairfield, CA

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

2024-00091

Department

HUMAN RESOURCES

Division

Human Resource Department

Opening Date

11/26/2024

Closing Date

12/17/2024 5:00 PM Pacific

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit

NMC

• Description

• Benefits

• Questions

Description

The City of Fairfield is accepting applications for Human Resources Technicians!

This recruitment is open until filled and may close at any time. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply early!

Human Resources supports the unique needs of all City departments through recruitments, employee orientation and trainings, performance management, employee relations, classification and compensation, and policy development . Our HR Technicians are key to these efforts, serving as a primary point of contact and actively engaging with our employees in support of their well-being. Rooted in empathy and dedicated to solutions, we are a team providing excellent customer service to City of Fairfield employees and our local communities . We're looking for someone with excellent customer service skills who is resourceful, enjoys working on a variety of tasks, and is comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with frequent interruptions and shifting priorities. Public sector work experience with represented employees and prior human resources experience is highly desirable!

Click here (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_NdyfdCNWn4) to learn why the City of Fairfield is a great place to work!

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This is the entry level class in the Human Resources Technician series. This class performs the more routine tasks and duties assigned to positions within this series and are not expected to perform with the same independence of direction and judgment on matters allocated to the HR Technician II classification.

Click here for information about the Working Conditions, Physical Demands and Supervision Exercised & Received for this job classification.

Minimum Qualifications

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Education:

• Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade is required.

• College-level course work in Human Resources, business or public administration is preferred.

Experience:

• 3 years of increasingly responsible administrative experience is required.

• A Bachelor’s degree may substitute for up to 2 years of the required experience for the Human Resources Technician I.

License and/or Certificate:

• Possession of a valid Class C California Driver's License is required.

• Possession of a valid equivalent is acceptable during the application process.

Examples of Duties

A sample of responsibilities for this position are listed below. For the complete job description please visit: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/fairfield/classspecs

Recruitment/Selection

• Prepare job announcements and review applications for employment to determine eligibility.

• Respond to questions and inquiries from applicants as to the status of their applications.

• Administer written examinations for City employment as assigned.

• Coordinate and establish oral interview boards.

Training & Organizational Development

• Provide administrative support in coordinating and scheduling City-wide or department specific training programs, including set-up of training facilities

Benefits and Employee Transactions

• Conduct new employee orientations and process new hire paperwork.

• Support various employee benefit programs.

• Interact with benefit plan providers and employees to resolve coverage and claims issues.

• Support open enrollment activities.

• Respond to surveys from other agencies regarding City classification structure, and salary and benefit practices.

• Review payroll changes related to pay and benefits.

• Conduct reconciliation for employee/retiree benefit billing.

Workers' Compensation and Safety

• Process workers' compensation claims.

• Review and maintain Department of Transportation random drug testing schedule and testing process.

  Duties Related to All Areas of Assignment

• Maintain a variety of personnel records and files.

• Coordinate and participate in a variety of special event activities and employee programs.

• Perform related duties as assigned.

Knowledge & Abilities

THE SELECTION PROCESS:

Based on the information provided in the application documents, the best-qualified applicants will be invited for further examination. All applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. Depending upon the number of applications received, the examination may consist of an application screening, written and/or practical exam, oral interview, or any combination.

HOW TO APPLY:

Candidates must submit an online application via NeoGov/Governmentjobs.com by 5:00 p.m. of the closing date. If you have any difficulties submitting your online application, please call NeoGov's Applicant Support Line at (855) 524-5627.

Mac users please note: To ensure compatibility, please use Google Chrome and ensure iOS settings are up-to-date.

If you feel you will need a reasonable accommodation for any portion of the testing/interview process, please contact Human Resources at (707) 428-7394 at least 1 week prior to the application deadline or examination date.

REFERENCE CHECKS:

The City utilizes an electronic reference check process. Please note that if you include your current supervisor under the “References” section of your application, they may be contacted at any point in the recruitment process without prior notification to you, even if you have marked “do not contact employer” in the Work Experience Section.

When listing references, please identify persons who can assess your professional qualifications in the context of the workplace. Examples include former colleagues/supervisors, mentors, etc.

If you have limited or no work experience, you may identify personal references familiar with your qualifications that would be transferrable in the workplace. Examples include teachers, volunteer coordinators, mentors, etc.

The City of Fairfield is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and professionalism.

The City of Fairfield offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes City contribution toward the Public Employees' Retirement System and deferred savings; medical, dental and vision; life insurance; paid holidays, vacation, personal leave and sick leave.

For a more detailed overview of our benefit package, please click on the following link Confidential Non-Management Benefits (https://www.fairfield.ca.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/4502/637554807957370000)

01

Do you have 3 years of increasingly responsible administrative experience required for this position? Please note: your response must be validated by the information provided in the "Work Experience" section of your application.

• Yes

• No

  02

  Do you have a valid Class C California Driver's License or equivalent?

• Yes

• No

  03

  Do you possess a high school diploma or equivalent?

• Yes

• No

  04

  Are you comfortable working with confidential or sensitive information on a regular basis?

• Yes

• No

  05

  Do you have experience proofreading documents or reviewing data for accuracy?

• Yes

• No

  06

  Are you comfortable communicating with employees at all levels of an organization?

• Yes

• No

  07

  Have you ever used an HRIS (Human Resources Information System) for managing employee data?

• Yes

• No

  08

  What types of documents or materials have you created or edited in a professional setting? (Select all that apply)

• Employee handbooks

• Job descriptions

• Benefits summaries

• Reports or analytics summaries

• Memos or internal communications

  09

  Identify each of the human resources activities below which you have experience performing: (Select all that apply)

• Recruitment

• Classification and Compensation

• Hiring/Onboarding

• Health and Wellness

• Employee Benefits Administration

• Human Resources Information System (HRIS)

• Disability and Leave Administration

• Performance Management Support

• Safety

• Workers' Compensation

• Risk Management

• Training

• Labor Management Support/MOU Administration

• None of the above

  10

  Please select the programs in which you have experience using: (Select all that apply)

• Microsoft Word

• Microsoft Excel

• Microsoft PowerPoint

• Microsoft Outlook

• Microsoft OneNote

• Microsoft OneDrive

• Microsoft Teams

• Microsoft SharePoint

• Adobe

• NEOGOV

• Tyler Munis

• Canva

• None of the above

  Required Question

Agency

City of Fairfield

Address

1000 Webster Street 4th Floor Fairfield, California, 94533

Phone

707-428-7394

Website

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/fairfield/