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County of Monterey · 1 day ago

Human Resources Technician - Confidential

Sacramento, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

2+ years exp

The County of Monterey is seeking a Human Resources Technician to assist professional Personnel staff with various HR functions including recruitment, examination, job classification, and employee relations. This entry-level paraprofessional position will involve supporting routine HR activities and may lead to a promotion to Personnel Analyst based on performance and departmental needs.

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Comp. & Benefits

No H1B

Responsibilities

Assists personnel analysts with routine recruitment assignments and activities; prepares and maintains recruitment files; may assist with the development of recruitment plans, identification of targeted recruitment sources and other outreach activities, such as attendance at job fairs; develops and maintains mailing lists

Prepares and/or assists in the preparation of routine job announcements, supplemental questions or supplemental questionnaires, advertisement copy and placement for approval; coordinates the development, printing and distribution of recruitment materials

Assists personnel analysts with examination and other testing activities: researches, coordinates and assists with exam development; schedules and coordinates the exam administration processes, including rating panels, subject matter experts, proctors, facilities, and materials; assists rating panels as necessary; proctors rating panels and tests; coordinates, monitors/proctors, and may participate in selection processes, such as interviews, pre-interview exercises, oral boards, written and/or performance tests; scores and records test results on an applicant tracking system

Uses a computer to input, access, process, maintain data, and generate reports and referrals from the County Applicant Tracking System; and maintains other Human Resources database systems

Responds to inquiries from departments, applicants, other agencies, and the public regarding recruitments and status, personnel procedures, and other applicable HR activities

Collects, develops, prepares, coordinates, updates, and maintains a variety of reports, documents, correspondence, logs, record-keeping/files and databases, various records, policies, procedure manuals, and other information/data

May monitor and provide technical assistance on personnel/payroll transactions for compliance with Personnel Administration and County policies, collective bargaining agreements [MOUs], and other State, Federal regulations, rules and mandates

May assist with classification and compensation studies; conducts, completes and responds to salary, benefit or other inquiries/surveys; maintains class study files and related documents

Some positions may: Explain, notify, and advise employees of benefit provisions for County benefits programs; record and update employee benefit coverage records; compile benefit data and prepare summary reports; respond to letters and phone calls regarding employee benefits; prepare and distribute information literature to employees; coordinate annual open enrollment periods

Some positions may: counsel employees regarding leaves of absence procedures; coordinate the leave of absence and employee insurance provisions in conjunction with County, State and Federal policies, rules and regulations; resolve insurance eligibility problems with both employees and outside vendors

May act as a lead worker by assigning work to and training clerical and/or volunteer staff

Qualification

Human Resources functionsRecruitmentSelectionApplicant Tracking SystemData analysisCompensation managementEmployee benefitsCustomer serviceEffective communicationProblem solvingTeam collaborationConfidentiality

Required

Two years of progressively responsible experience providing highly complex clerical or administrative support to management or professional staff, including one year of experience in Human Resources, in support of recruitment and selection functions, or in employee benefits

Completion of all coursework leading to an Associate's degree, or equivalent, from an accredited college or university

Valid CA Driver License for the class vehicle driven

Ability to establish and maintain good rapport and effective working relationships with departments, employees, HR staff, peers, subordinates, applicants, other external agencies, and members of the public

Ability to organize and schedule work, set priorities, adjust to changing workloads, and meet critical and/or changing deadlines or priorities under pressure

Ability to identify and recognize problems of a sensitive or political nature and evaluate and resolve potentially sensitive issues

Ability to maintain confidential files and confidentiality of privileged information

Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing

Ability to compile, research, interpret, and analyze a variety of informational materials and data

Ability to read, understand, interpret, apply and explain complex County, State and Federal Human Resources policies, ordinances, and procedures, laws, rules, and regulations

Ability to operate standard office equipment, word processing equipment or personal computer to input, access and print data and reports

Essential personal qualifications including integrity, initiative, dependability, good judgement, the ability to work cooperatively with others, and a state of health consistent with the ability to perform the assigned duties of the class

Company

County of Monterey

Monterey County's Mission The Mission of Monterey County is to Excel at providing Quality Services for the benefit of all Monterey County residents while developing, maintaining, and enhancing the resources of the area.

Founded in 1850

Salinas, California, USA

1001-5000 employees