Human Resources Technician

This posting will remain open continuously until filled.  

The Town of Castle Rock’s future and the quality of that depend on the choices we make today. Do you want to be part of a team that make decisions that work now while preserving and protecting Castle Rock’s identity and quality of life for the future? We value teamwork, cooperation, and quality communication.  We strive to provide exceptional public service to our customers and encourage creativity and innovation. We welcome all that share those values to apply.

Working for the Town of Castle Rock includes:

• The opportunity to make a difference in our community 
• Career Advancement Programs
• Employee well-being program
• Competitive total compensation with an excellent benefits package
• Free membership to the MAC or Recreation Center
• Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness eligible employer 

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Responsible for timely and accurate personnel data entry into the HR/payroll software system. Receive and process Personnel Action Forms. Ensures accuracy of all data going into the system. May participate in tracking all current and expired FMLA/other approved leaves.
• Meets with new hires weekly to review policies; procedures; benefit paperwork; etc. Ensures completion and timely filing of I-9’s for all new employees and maintains appropriate record keeping for new and current employees.
• Schedules and conducts new employee orientation. Prepares materials and ensures information is complete and up to date. Provides follow up to new employees.
• Assists with review of employee performance evaluations and personnel action forms for completeness, accuracy and compliance with Town Personnel Guidelines.
• Coordinates the Town’s Employee Recognition Program. Schedules nominating team meetings, ensures integrity of program and tracks program budget. Plans, coordinates and assists with employee recognition events, years of service, and the annual employee breakfast.  
• May attend various other Town team meetings as a representative for the Human Resources Division.
• Assists with the coordination of mandatory drug and alcohol testing for all DOT drivers. Maintains communication with testing vendor and coordinates with departments on random test requirements. Ensures compliance mandates are met and followed.
• Ensures appropriate security and confidentiality of employee information and records.
• Performs technical related duties for human resources. Includes providing regular and ad‑hoc reports, assisting with salary surveys, and employment verifications.
• Assists as backup to the Benefits & Wellness Specialist. Distributes, verifies, and processes employee benefit paperwork; including retirement, COBRA, health, life, and disability. May consult with and advise employees on eligibility for benefits if appropriate.
• Assists as backup to the HR Generalist-Recruiter with recruitment needs including application review; requisition approval, interview panels and attending career fairs, as appropriate.
• Assists with HR communication such as Town intranet, website and employee publications such as the Rock Talk. 
• Answers employee questions and provides assistance where appropriate.
• Coordinate special projects as assigned.
• Prepare and mail documents for internal and external distribution.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications:

An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.

Education: High School Diploma or GED equivalent

Experience: Three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in human resources which includes recruitment and/or HRIS; or any equivalent combination.

Preferred Qualifications: College level course work and Public Sector HR experience. Knowledge and/or experience in UKG or a similar HRIS system.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of modern human resource practices, laws and regulations.
• Ability to read and interpret personnel policies and procedures.  Ability to effectively communicate in both oral and written form. 
• Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships.
• Ability to maintain integrity of confidential information.
• Ability to use common sense to understand and carry out instructions.
• Ability to set priorities and organize work. 
• Excellent word processing skills required. Knowledge of spreadsheet and database programs including HRIS.  Desktop publishing experience preferred.
• Knowledge of file and record maintenance principles and practices, both hard copy and computerized.
• Familiarity with employee benefits including health insurance and terminology.
• Skill in operating a variety of modern office equipment.

Physical Demands:

• Sedentary work for long periods of time
• Occasional physical work lifting no more than 10 pounds
• Occasional lifting, carrying, walking and standing
• Occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; and stop, kneel, crouch or crawl
• Frequent hand/eye coordination to operate personal computer and office equipment
• Vision for reading, recording and interpreting information
• Speech communication and hearing to maintain communication with employees and citizens

Work Environment:

• Works primarily in a clean, comfortable environment

Equipment Used:

• Uses standard office equipment including a personal computer system
• This position may require the incumbent to occasionally use personal equipment (e.g. vehicle, cell phone, tools, etc.) in the course of their employment.

This posting is subject to close at any point in time once a qualified pool of applicants has been obtained.

Must satisfactorily pass a criminal background check prior to commencing employment.

The Town of Castle Rock is an Equal Opportunity Employer.