HRD TECHNICIAN

Join Our Team as an HRD Technician!

*Anticipated Vacancy *

Are you an independent thinker with a keen eye for detail? Do you thrive in a role where you can make decisions, manage data, and take ownership of your work? If you’re looking for an opportunity to grow and advance in the Town of Chapel Hill, we want to hear from you!

As an HR Technician, you’ll play a key role in maintaining accurate employee records and handling important employee information. We’re looking for someone who is self-reliant, organized, and eager to take initiative.

What You’ll Do:

•Manage HR data entry with accuracy and efficiency

•Support HR processes, including record-keeping and complex employee data

•Make independent decisions while ensuring HR best practices 

•Work collaboratively while taking ownership of your responsibilities

•Identify opportunities for process improvements and contribute to a growing team

What You Bring:

•Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently

•A proactive mindset and confidence in making decisions

•Experience or interest in HR, data management, or administrative work

•A desire to grow within the HR field

If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and join a team that values independence and growth, apply today!

This position is to ensure the timely and accurate entry of all employees related pay, deduction and accrual records into the Town’s financial system.

FLSA: Non-Exempt |   Work hours M-F 08:00AM -05:00PM | 

Hybrid work may be available after six months of training is completed.

THIS POSTING MAY CLOSE WITHOUT NOTICE. 

Essential Functions

• Receives and enters all employee pay, deduction and accrual records as personnel actions into the Town’s financial system including new hires, salary changes, terminations, and mandatory and voluntary deductions.
• Reviews Payroll Transaction Forms and other payroll related forms for accuracy and works with budget, human resources, departmental representatives, and employees regarding questions and adjustments.
• Posts personnel actions in financial system and transmits pre-note direct deposit file to bank.
• Acts as primary contact for department payroll and benefit representatives and Town employees regarding pay and deduction related inquiries.
• Processes and maintains child support, Chapter 13 and tax garnishment communications to employees and deduction entry into financial system.
• Processes and maintains insurance reimbursement communications to employees and sets up payment plans and deductions in financial system.
• Attends new employee orientation and Payroll and Benefit Representative meetings.
• Receives donated leave requests and updates accrual records as needed.
• Maintains employee records in financial system to keep the most recent and accurate data.
• Performs other duties as required

Supervision Exercised

None

Physical Demands

The work requires sitting at a desk or table, with intermittent standing or stooping. The employee uses equipment requiring moderate degree of dexterity.

Work Environment

The work is typically performed in an office environment.

An equivalent combination of education and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties of the job.

Knowledge of:

• Fundamental principles and practices of personnel administration
• Principles of organization and management
• Principles and methods of research
• Principles and techniques of wage and salary administration
• Principles and practices of organizational development and instructional design Principles, methods and procedures utilized in recruitment and selection, classification, and compensation
• Applicable local, federal and state laws and regulations
• Standard business computer software and specialized HR applications
• Computerized systems for the maintenance of personnel and financial records.

Ability to:

• Solve problems and make sound decisions, performing mathematical calculations
• Maintain accurate financial records and preparing reports
• Utilize a personal computer and various word processing and database software applications
• Utilize such office equipment as a typewriter, calculator, copier, and facsimile machine
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, customers, and supervisors
• Perform complex professional personnel work with a minimum of direction
• Interpret the Town’s personnel programs and policies to employees and the general public
• Analyze complex and confidential issues and draw logical conclusions
• Prepare and present clear and concise reports, findings and summaries
• Collect, compile, and analyze information and data
• Assess training needs, develop and deliver training programs and evaluate results
• Communicate effectively (orally and in writing)
• Model behavior that is consistent with our value of RESPECT

Education

An associate’s degree in business administration, human resources or a closely related field

Experience

Two years of experience in a technical, paraprofessional or professional capacity in recruitment, classification, compensation, employee relations, or employee benefits.

Certifications

Possession of or the ability to obtain a valid driver’s license.

Salary : $40,789 - $54,039