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NEOGOV · 13 hours ago

Department Human Resources Technician

Oroville/Chico Area, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$41K/yr - $55K/yr

4+ years exp

NEOGOV is seeking a Department Human Resources Technician to support the Behavioral Health Department of Butte County. The role involves performing various payroll and human resources support duties, including recruitment, onboarding, and maintaining personnel files.

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Responsibilities

Receives, reviews, verifies, and processes time reporting, personnel transaction, benefits, and related human resources documents to prepare payroll for assigned department; reviews documents for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with rules and regulations; calculates special pay; reviews payroll reports and makes adjustments and corrections as necessary

Implements recruitment and selection processes for assigned department; receives, reviews, and processes requisitions; consults and directs staff on setting up interview panels; assists in development of interview questions; requests or monitors requests for certification of eligibility lists; maintains documentation; coordinates reference and background checks; communicates with, provides updates, and sends status notifications to applicants

Conducts orientations for newly hired employees; ensures completion and accuracy of documents; coordinates training on and explains department and human resources policies and procedures

Assists County Human Resources Department with development of department-specific job specifications

Reviews workers’ compensation, disability, and family leave claims for accurate completion; coordinates with County staff and appropriate agencies in monitoring status of claims; provides assistance to County Human Resources on reasonable accommodations to return employees to work

Assists in supporting various department human resources programs and projects such as training and development, classification and compensation, and employee relations

Assists management and employees by providing payroll, benefits, and human resources information, explaining policies and procedures, and answering labor contract questions

Maintains a variety of databases, files, and records related to the department payroll and human resources programs; prepares and distributes a variety of records and reports

Receives and screens visitors, telephone calls, and emails, providing a high level of customer service to both external and internal customers; provides information to County employees, applicants, and the public, requiring the use of judgment and the interpretation of human resources policies and procedures and legal requirements

Performs other related duties as assigned

Qualification

Payroll processingRecruitmentHuman resources administrationBenefits administrationRecord-keepingCustomer serviceMathematical skillsCommunication skills

Required

Equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12th) grade

Four (4) years of increasingly responsible administrative, secretarial, and/or technical experience, including two (2) years processing payroll, benefits, or general personnel documents

Basic principles and practices of human resources administration including recruitment, testing, and selection, training and development, classification and compensation, employee relations, workers' compensation, and related human resources programs

Techniques and methods for processing and maintaining payroll

Methods and techniques of recording payroll, benefits, and personnel transactions

Applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, rules, regulations, and standards and County and department policies and procedures related to the processing and recording of payroll, personnel, and benefits transactions including the County's various Union Memoranda of Understanding (MOU) and related contracts and documents

The organization and functional responsibilities of the County Human Resources and of assigned department

Basic mathematic and statistical techniques

Principles and procedures of record-keeping and preparation of reports and correspondence

Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, contractors, and County staff

The structure and content of the English language, including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar

Modern equipment and communication tools used for business functions and program, project, and task coordination, including computers, databases, and software programs relevant to work performed

Interpret, apply, explain, and ensure compliance with all pertinent laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures, and standards related to the processing and recording of payroll, personnel, and benefits transactions, and implementation of the County's various MOUs and related contracts and documents

Review payroll, benefits, and other human resources records and related supporting documentation for completeness and accuracy

Review, calculate, balance, reconcile, and maintain accurate and confidential payroll transactions

Prepare and maintain clear and accurate human resources records, forms, reports, and related correspondence

Make accurate arithmetic and statistical computations

Maintain confidentiality of sensitive personal information of employees, former employees, and other matters affecting County human resources programs

Establish and maintain a variety of filing, record-keeping, and tracking systems

Independently organize work, set priorities, meet critical deadlines, and follow-up on assignments

Use tact, initiative, prudence, and independent judgment within general policy, procedural, and legal guidelines

Effectively use computer systems, software applications relevant to work performed and modern business equipment to perform a variety of work tasks

Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, using appropriate English grammar and syntax

Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work

Possession of a valid California Driver's License

Benefits

Public Safety Dispatcher Pay: POST Dispatcher Certificate: 2.5% Communication Training Officer, 3.5% Intermediate, 4.5% Advanced.

Salary Step Increases: The beginning salary and the top of the salary range are usually shown on the job announcement. Upon satisfactory service, salary increases of approximately 5% may be given annually until the top of the salary range has been attained.

Longevity Pay: 2.5% at 10 years, 2.5% at 15 years, 2.5% at 20 years, for a total 7.5% after 20 years of service.

Boot Allowance: $200.04 for each year, paid in monthly installments. Effective January 3, 2026, the $200.04 boot allowance set forth above shall expire, and all members of this Unit shall be eligible for a work boot/footwear reimbursement up to $275.00 annually. For eligible classifications only.

Holidays: 13 paid holidays per year.

Vacation: 0-4.99 years: 15 days/yr.; 5-9.99 years: 20 days/yr.; 10-19.99 years: 25 days/yr.; 20+ years: 27 days/yr.

Sick Leave: 96 hours of sick leave are earned each year with no maximum accrual.

Bereavement Leave: Maximum of 40 hours for each occurrence in the immediate family.

Health Plan including Dental Insurance and Vision Insurance: Coverage under the Butte County Health Plan is for employees and their eligible dependents. Depending upon the plan selected by the employee, the County contributes a substantial amount of the total cost of the complete health package, which consists of medical, vision, and dental insurance. Currently, the amount the County contributes for family coverage is $1342.00/month. For those employees who have health coverage from other sources, and who elect to not participate in the Butte County Health Plan, the County offers a monthly taxable Cash-Back allowance. The current of the taxable Cash-Back allowance is $550.00 per month (prorated for less than fulltime employees).

Life Insurance: The County provides $25,000 in life insurance with additional coverage available at a minimal cost.

Retirement: The County is in the Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) coordinated with Social Security.

Deferred Compensation: The County offers a 457 Deferred Compensation program. Deposits into this plan are strictly voluntary and are made through a payroll deduction on a tax-deferred basis. The County does not make contributions to the employees' Deferred Compensation accounts.

Disability Insurance: For short-term disability, the County participates in California State Disability Insurance (SDI) fund. County employees are also covered by an employee-paid long-term disability program. The long-term disability insurance benefit is 60% of the disabled employee's biweekly wage.

Flexible Spending Program: County employees can elect to participate in a Flexible Spending Program. This program allows employees to use pre-tax dollars to pay for certain health care and/or dependent care expenses. In addition, employees can choose to have their portion of the monthly Health Plan premium withheld from their checks on a pre-tax basis as well.

Tuition Reimbursement: Up to $500/year.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP): The County of Butte provides an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and their eligible dependents. The EAP offers confidential, professional counseling services.