HR & Payroll Technician I/II - HR Function

The City of West Sacramento is actively recruiting for a Human Resources & Payroll Technician I/II (HR Function) to contribute to the Human Resources Division within the City Manager’s Office!

Preference will be given to candidates who demonstrate hands-on experience in recruitment activities, onboarding, demonstrated knowledge and experience with various types of leave laws, including but not limited to FMLA, CFRA, PDL, ADA, and Workers' Compensation, and their integration with payroll systems and processes
and/or related work in the Human Resources field for a public agency within the last two years.

The ideal candidate will have considerable knowledge in Microsoft Office products, applicant tracking systems (i.e. Neogov, Calopps, Edjoin, etc.), learning/training management systems (i.e. VectorSolutions, Neogov, etc.), and coordinating the onboarding process of new employees and offboarding.

This is a challenging position that is best suited for a self-starter looking to further their career path and gain a generalist understanding of all Human Resources functions of the City. Preference will be given to candidates who have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, know how to effectively problem solve, and possess a solid understanding of Human Resources processes.

Human Resources & Payroll Technician I is the entry level class of the Human Resources & Payroll Technician series.  This class is distinguished from the Human Resources & Payroll Technician II by the performance of less than the full range of duties assigned to the journey-level.  Incumbents work under immediate supervision while learning job tasks, progressing to general supervision as procedures and processes of assigned areas of responsibility are learned.  Human Resources & Payroll  Technician II is the journey level class of the Human Resources & Payroll Technician series and is distinguished from the Human Resources & Payroll Technician I by the ability to perform the full range of assigned duties with only occasional instruction or assistance as unusual or unique situations arise.
 
Upon recommendation of the Human Resources Manager and with approval of the Department Head, a Human Resources & Payroll Technician I who has performed the full range of duties for two (2) years and has demonstrated the required abilities and competencies necessary to perform the duties of a Human Resources & Payroll Technician II will be eligible for advancement to Human Resources & Payroll Technician II.

Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.
 

• Exercises extreme sensitivity to the issues of confidentiality of employee/employer data and maintains absolute confidentiality of data.
• Assists in all aspects of the human resources/payroll system including updating and maintenance of the system, proper coding and entering of information, employee contributions and deductions, integration of various payments from SDI, workers’ compensation, etc. 
• Assists in all aspects of leave administration including FMLA, CFRA, SDI, PDL, PFL, workers’ compensation, etc.
• Assists in all aspects of the separation of employees including terminations and retirements, COBRA packets and related items.
• Performs administrative and clerical functions for the division including reviewing and maintaining confidential records and information; filing; preparation and processing of purchase orders;   creating statistical and technical materials and reports; developing and responding to correspondence; , provide internal and external customer service in-person,via telephone, and online;   photocopying; and opening and distributing mail and correspondence.
• Interprets and applies  provisions of bargaining unit contracts , benefit summaries, administrative policies, laws, rules and regulations.
• Provides information to employees regarding wages, benefits,  procedures,   policies; responds to inquiries from other agencies.
• Performs related duties and responsibilities as required.

 
If assigned to Human Resources function:

• Assists in all aspects of the recruitment process including advertising, scheduling, screening, testing and interviewing.
• Assists in all aspects of the hiring process including coordinating prospective employee pre-placement physical examinations, fingerprinting, identification card preparation, and new-employee orientations.
• Assists in all aspects of benefit and leave administration including benefit enrollment, additions and deletions; calculation of leaves (e.g. FMLA, Maternity, Military, Work Comp, etc.) and other employee leave or benefit actions/concerns.
• Assists in all aspects of human resources event planning including  ,   benefit fair, holiday events, etc.
• Gathering and assembling of information such as benchmark surveys.
• Monitors completion of employee evaluations and sends reminders to managers and supervisors.
• Researches and accurately prepares all personnel action forms and ensures they are signed, returned and entered into the computer.
• Updates and maintains personnel files accurately. 

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• City of West Sacramento

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