What are the responsibilities and job description for the Human Resources Technician (Temporary) position at City of Berkeley?
The City of Berkeley invites you to apply for a temporary position as Human Resources Technician! In this role, you will have the opportunity to apply your technical skills in the recruitment and personnel transactions teams, be a liaison between City departments and Human Resources, and expand your knowledge of human resources operations.
During this 6-month role, you will support the HR Department's seasonal hiring efforts from beginning to end. You'll support the recruitment team by using the NEOGOV applicant tracking system to screen applications for a variety of classifications, create offer letters, and process onboarding paperwork. You will also support the personnel transactions team by entering new hire information into our automated payroll and personnel system.
This position requires excellent attention to detail, a high degree of customer service, multi-tasking skills, and the ability to accurately interpret policies and procedures.
See the full job class specification here: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/berkeley/classspecs/104900A typical way of gaining the knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position is:
Equivalent to two (2) years of college and two (2) years of office assistant experience, which included at least one (1) year working with human resources policies, procedures and practices in a human resources operation. Additional human resources office assistant experience may be substituted for the college requirement on a year for year basis.
OR
Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in public or business administration, human resources management, industrial relations, or a closely related field.
Other requirements:
Must be able to travel to various locations within and outside the City of Berkeley to meet the program needs and to fulfill the job responsibilities. When driving on City business, the incumbent is required to maintain a valid California driver's license as well as a satisfactory driving record.Applications must be received by February 10, 2025 at 5:00 PM Pacific and must include a completed application and answers to the supplemental questions. Please note that attachment of a resume is not a substitute for a completed application.
Applications are available in alternative formats (audio-format, braille, large print, electronic text, etc.) upon request to ada@berkeleyca.gov. Please allow 10 days for production of the material in an alternative format. The exam process will include, but may not be limited to:
Reasonable Accommodations: The City is committed to making reasonable accommodations in the examination process and in the work environment. Individuals requesting reasonable accommodations in the examination process must submit a request in writing to hr@berkeleyca.gov at the time of application.
During this 6-month role, you will support the HR Department's seasonal hiring efforts from beginning to end. You'll support the recruitment team by using the NEOGOV applicant tracking system to screen applications for a variety of classifications, create offer letters, and process onboarding paperwork. You will also support the personnel transactions team by entering new hire information into our automated payroll and personnel system.
This position requires excellent attention to detail, a high degree of customer service, multi-tasking skills, and the ability to accurately interpret policies and procedures.
See the full job class specification here: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/berkeley/classspecs/104900A typical way of gaining the knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position is:
Equivalent to two (2) years of college and two (2) years of office assistant experience, which included at least one (1) year working with human resources policies, procedures and practices in a human resources operation. Additional human resources office assistant experience may be substituted for the college requirement on a year for year basis.
OR
Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in public or business administration, human resources management, industrial relations, or a closely related field.
Other requirements:
Must be able to travel to various locations within and outside the City of Berkeley to meet the program needs and to fulfill the job responsibilities. When driving on City business, the incumbent is required to maintain a valid California driver's license as well as a satisfactory driving record.Applications must be received by February 10, 2025 at 5:00 PM Pacific and must include a completed application and answers to the supplemental questions. Please note that attachment of a resume is not a substitute for a completed application.
Applications are available in alternative formats (audio-format, braille, large print, electronic text, etc.) upon request to ada@berkeleyca.gov. Please allow 10 days for production of the material in an alternative format. The exam process will include, but may not be limited to:
- Application review for minimum qualifications and required information
Reasonable Accommodations: The City is committed to making reasonable accommodations in the examination process and in the work environment. Individuals requesting reasonable accommodations in the examination process must submit a request in writing to hr@berkeleyca.gov at the time of application.
Salary : $41 - $50
