Human Resources Technician

**AN AMADOR COUNTY EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION IS REQUIRED** amadorgov.org

COUNTY OF AMADOR

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
(Open Recruitment)

DEADLINE: Open until filled.
POSITION: Human Resources Technician
RATE OF PAY $28.29-34.39/hr.

Definition:

Under general supervision, performs a variety of difficult, complex, and specialized program, office, administrative, and general support work for the County Human Resources Department. Provides information to the public and employees concerning recruitments, personnel rules, procedures, and risk and benefit programs; processes and maintains the official personnel records of the County; and performs related work as required.

Examples of Duties:

The following are the duties performed by employees in this classification. However, employees may perform other related duties at an equivalent level. Each individual in the classification does not necessarily perform all the duties listed.

• Serves as an office receptionist greeting office visitors and answering the telephone, providing information and referring calls and visitors to others as necessary
• Performs a variety of responsible office support work such as filing, composing confidential correspondence, preparation of spreadsheets and data entry
• Plans and participates in the recruitment and selection process, prepares job announcements, writes employment advertisements, and develops promotional advertising materials to fill position vacancies
• Places media and Internet advertisements, including the use of HTML code
• Organizes selection processes, maintaining required documentation and sending notices to job candidates
• Responds to questions and inquiries from applicants as to the status of their applications;
• Assists in the review and processes changes in employment status, including new hires, promotions, reclassification, transfers, etc. to insure adherence with established Human Resources policies and procedures
• Assists Department Heads (both appointed and elected officials) and employees by researching, interpreting, responding to and resolving inquiries
• Conducts new hire orientations, briefing employees on County benefits, providing instruction on enrollment forms; and addressing questions regarding benefits and other issues
• Assists in the administration of the employee health, benefit and retirement programs
• Conducts the annual open enrollment for benefits, reviewing forms for accuracy and completeness and processing enrollment information
• Verifies purchase orders, processes claims and invoices, assists with the maintenance of work and time records
• Maintains security and confidentiality of all employment, personnel, benefit and leave records of all current and former County employees
• Assists in the preparation of mandated employment reports and records for the County, state and federal governments
• May conduct salary, fringe benefit and personnel practices surveys
• May conduct meetings and training as related to human resources functions and serve on committees and task-forces
• May prepare correspondence, reports and Board of Supervisors agenda items
• Coordinates required activities to support intern and volunteer recruitments; schedules interviews, and may represent Human Resources on some recruitment panels
• Performs office and administrative functions related to Human Resources and Risk Management functions
• Provides assistance in support of the county’s risk management programs in such areas as insurance liability, workers compensation, and unemployment insurance
• Creates County identification cards and building access cards

Knowledge of:

• Laws, rules and regulations applicable to the County's Human Resources programs
• General knowledge of recruitment and selection process
• General organization and functions of County government
• Basic personnel and benefit administration principles, practices, methods, and techniques
• Establishment and maintenance of filing and information retrieval systems
• Personal computers and software applications related to administrative support work
• Correct English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation
• Basic mathematics
• Principles of work coordination, organization and planning

Ability to:

• Perform difficult and complex work involving use of considerable amount of independent judgment
• Read, interpret, and apply a variety of rules, laws, policies and technical information
• Follow oral and written instructions
• Identify and handle confidential information
• Use a personal computer and appropriate software for word processing, recordkeeping, and administrative functions
• Deal tactfully and courteously with County staff, representatives of outside agencies, and the general public.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships
• Maintain and update records and reports

Training and Experience:

Any combination of training which would likely provide the required knowledge and experience is qualifying.

Two (2) years of responsible office and administrative support experience in Amador County or a minimum of five (5) years of previous administrative, office and general support work experience in a government or human resources office

Selection Requirement: All interested applicants must fill out an Amador County employment application. Applications will be evaluated by a screening committee. The best qualified candidates will be selected for an interview.
Please note: This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies in the same or similar classifications for a period of one (1) year.

For a Complete Job Description and to apply, please visit:

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/amadorgov
and select the job posting for Human Resources Technician.

**Applications will only be accepted through the above website**

AMADOR COUNTY HUMAN RESOURCES
810 Court Street, Jackson, CA 95642
(209) 223-6456 . Fax: (209) 223-6426
www.amadorgov.org

Amador County is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
Applicants will be considered without regard to their race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, or military and veteran status.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $28.29 - $34.39 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $28 - $34