Human Resources Technician

Job Title: Human Resources Technician

Department: City Clerk/Personnel

Reports To: Human Resources Coordinator & Human Resources Director

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Supervision Exercised: None

Prepared By: Human Resources Director & Human Resources Coordinator

Approved By: Human Resources Director, Human Resources Coordinator, City Manager

Revised Date: 4/2025

Salary: $43,970/yr ($21.14/hr.) - $63,207/yr ($30.39/hr.)

POSITION OBJECTIVE

This position supports all aspects of the Human Resources Department at the City of Craig to ensure the Departments is compliant with all laws and regulations, is efficient in meeting the needs of the City, is accurate with both personnel information and payroll processing, and is confidential in all aspects of Human Resources.

SUMMARY

This professional human resource’s role is responsible for performing a wide range of duties to support the organization's HR operations, with a particular focus on recruitment, onboarding, document management, schedule coordination, and payroll assistance. The position involves managing recruitment, from job posting to interview scheduling, ensuring the organization attracts top talent that aligns with its values and goals. Seasonal, recreational, and part-time onboarding is also a key responsibility, ensuring new hires complete necessary documentation, and are successfully integrated into their roles.

A significant aspect of this role includes overseeing document retention and management, ensuring employee records are securely stored, organized, and compliant with legal and regulatory requirements. This includes maintaining up-to-date personnel files, ensuring proper retention schedules, and managing the destruction of outdated documents.

In addition, the HR professional is responsible for coordinating schedules by collaborating with supervisors and department heads. This role ensures that all scheduling needs are met efficiently, allowing leadership to focus on their core responsibilities and enhancing overall team productivity.

This position executes all aspects of payroll processing with precision and confidentiality. This role involves collecting and verifying timekeeping information, calculating wages, managing deductions, and preparing payroll reports. collaborates with HR and Finance teams to resolve payroll discrepancies, respond to employee inquiries, and maintain accurate payroll records. Overall, this role requires a combination of strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a deep understanding of HR processes to support the effective operation of the department.

EDUCATION/TRAINING

Minimum high school diploma or GED equivalent. Minimum three (3) years’ administrative support experience. Must have exceptional interpersonal and customer service skills, attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to work in a fast-paced environment with frequent interruptions. Intermediate skills in Word and Excel required. Direct Human Resources experience/Prior knowledge of Caselle software/Municipal government experience preferred but not required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Strong written and verbal communication skills with proficiency in English usage, grammar, and business writing. Ability to prepare reports, interpret HR and payroll policies, and communicate effectively with employees, supervisors, and the public. Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across diverse populations.

Demonstrated experience in payroll processing, including accurate data entry, wage calculations, and handling payroll inquiries. High attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks while meeting strict deadlines. Must be able to prioritize work, maintain confidentiality, and operate independently in a fast-paced environment.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) required, along with the ability to learn and use payroll and HR information systems effectively. Strong judgment, initiative, and adaptability are key to success in this role.

Ability to operate all general office equipment including computer, printer, copier, fax, and phones.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Must pass background, drug, and vehicle motor check with a valid driver's license and safe driving record.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this job, the noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Duties are generally performed in an office setting with a controlled environment. The job requires sitting for extended periods of time and the work may expose the employee to unpleasant social situations and significant work pace pressure.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.14 - $30.39 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person

Salary : $43,970 - $63,207