• Job Description

  Req#: 4527098
  City of Bell Garden’s Finance and Administrative Services Department is recruiting for a
  HUMAN RESOURCES TECHNICIAN
  EXCELLENT FRINGE BENEFITS
  4/10 Work Schedule
  100% City Paid HMO Health Benefits for Employee + Eligible Dependents
  Effective the first full pay period following June 1, 2024: 4% base salary increase.
  
  
  This recruitment is open until filled with first review of applications on June 13, 2024.
  It is recommended that interested candidates apply immediately as this recruitment may close at anytime.
  
  
  The ideal candidate will be a team player with a strong work ethic, highly organized, able to handle multiple projects and priorities, and uphold exceptional customer service. A successful candidate will also have the ability to establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
  
  
  Under the direction of the Human Resources Manager, the Human Resources Technician performs administrative, professional, and technical work in support the City's human resources management systems, including the areas of recruitment and selection, compensation and classification, employee and labor relations, training, workers' compensation, insurance and benefit programs.
  Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:
  • Assists department staff in the implementation of recruitment plans; develops and posts job bulletins; participates in applicant screening, test administration and candidate referral.
  • Assists with on-boarding new hires and orientation; explains City policies and procedures, employment benefits; coordinates enrollment in insurance plans; assists employees in resolution of claim disputes with insurance carrier
  • Processes personnel transaction forms (PAFs) into the HR/Payroll system to record new hires or changes to wage, benefit or personal information; maintains individual personnel files and integrity of official file systems.
  • Processes and tracks employee requests for leaves of absence; maintains logs and submits worker's compensation and general liability claims; ensures appropriate forms are completed and procedures are followed; provides human resource liaison to other City staff, claims adjusters and investigators, and insurance agents in the disposition of claims; maintains related files and documentation.
  • Reconciles and manages Affordable Care Act (ACA) enrollments; maintains ACA database for employees.
  • Responds to inquiries from the public and other City employees regarding personnel matters.
  • Provides timely responses to employee inquiries
  • Processes complex documents according to predetermined but specialized procedures in an accurate and timely fashion.
  • Maintain department filing systems.
  • Process miscellaneous requests for employment information.
  • Prepare invoices for payment
  • Keeps the supervisor/manager/department head promptly advised of issues or problems.
  • Operates a fax machine, copy machine, personal computer to enter and retrieve data; produces professional documents using a variety of software packages.
  • May provide support and assistance in training programs as needed.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.
    
  Knowledge of : Principles and practices of human resources management, including recruitment and benefits administration. Public sector recruitment, testing and selection practices and procedures. Federal and state laws, rules and regulations relating to employment practices and benefits administration. Business office organization principles, practices, procedures, and office equipment, including business correspondence, record-keeping systems, and office equipment. Operation and functions of personal computer using Windows based software applications.
  Ability to: Work in a team orientated environment. Communicate clearly, completely, and concisely, both orally and in writing. Maintain confidential records and files. Gather, compile, summarize and evaluate facts and information. Understand and apply laws, regulations, policies, complex rules and procedures. Make sound, independent judgments within established guidelines. Communicate effectively with a variety of personnel and establish/maintain effective working relationships with those encountered during the course of business. Understand and follow verbal and written directions. Work independently. Perform mathematical computations. Operate a personal computer using common business applications, e.g. Microsoft Word and Excel. Use correct English grammar, punctuation and spelling. Ability to speak Spanish is desirable.
  
  
  Education & Experience:
  Any combination of education, training and/or experience that has provided the knowledge, skills and abilities for necessary successful job performance. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills and abilities would be:
  Equivalent to graduation from High School supplemented by college level courses in human resources and/or public administration and at least one year of administrative/technical experience.
  
  
  Highly Desirable
  - Associate's Degree or higher with municipal/public sector experience
  - Experience with NeoGov and Eden/Tyler Technologies
  - Bilingual in Spanish
  
  
  
  
  SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
  Possession of a Class C California driver's license and a satisfactory driving record is required.
  
  
  PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
  Work is done in a standard office environment with several hours spent sitting and using a computer terminal. May be necessary to travel to attend meetings and conferences. EXAMINATION/SELECTION
  
  Following a review of all applicants, the best-qualified candidates will be scheduled for further assessment procedures. Those applicants who successfully complete the evaluation process will be further considered. An eligibility list will be compiled in accordance with the City's Promotional/Open Recruitment Policy from which the final selection will be made.
  Initial appointment is contingent upon satisfactory completion of a City paid physical examination, drug screening, background check and verification of U.S. Citizenship or right to work in the United States. This position is subject to and dependent on the continued availability of funds and the manpower needs of the City of Bell Gardens. The successful candidate will be required to satisfactorily complete a probationary period before being promoted to "regular" status.
  The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provisions contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice.
  NOTICE: Under the California Government Code, Chapter 8 of Division 4 of Title 1, Section 3100 and the City of Bell Gardens Municipal Code Chapter 2.34, all City employees are designated as official disaster workers in the event of a declared disaster. In a declared disaster City employees may be required to report to work at times other than their regularly scheduled shifts and work extensive overtime during the emergency period.
  
  
  EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
  The City of Bell Gardens is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
  
  If you require reasonable accommodation during the examination components due to a qualified disability, you must inform the Human Resources Division at (562) 806-7740 at least 5 days in advance of testing date.
  
  Please contact NEOGOV applicant support at (855) 524-5627 for any technical issues when creating an account or submitting an application. Applicant Support Hours: Monday through Friday, 6am – 5pm PST.
  
  The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions for this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required, and the scope of responsibility, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas.

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