HUMAN RESOURCES TECHNICIAN

The City of Santa Fe Springs is seeking a highly motivated individual for the position of Human Resources Technician. The Human Resources Technician provides technical and administrative support of the Human Resources office various areas related to recruitment, selection, classification, compensation, employee and labor relations, and employee benefits.

Employment Status: Full-time, confidential position included in the Management and Confidential (MC) Bargaining Unit.

Work Schedule: 4/10 Schedule,Monday through Thursday. May work occasional extended hours, special events, and some weekends.

POSITION PURPOSE:

Under direct supervision, provides entry level technical and administrative functions in support of the Human Resources department. Supports employee services and benefits administration, recruitment and selection, classification and compensation, and employee development and training.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

Receives direct supervision from the Human Resources Manager and Deputy Director of Human Resources.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:

None.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

A. Held in Common:.

1. Supports the Mission of the City.
2. Provides courteous and timely service to the public as the ultimate employer.
3. Works cooperatively with other City employees.
4. Exhibits integrity and displays ethical behavior.

B. Essential Job Specific Duties:
Communicates, explains, and interprets personnel policies, procedures, and processes to staff and the public; answers questions and provides information regarding hiring procedures, benefits, job descriptions, collective bargaining agreement, salary wages and steps, and related matters.
Assists in the facilitation and coordination of new employee orientations; explains employment benefits; enrolls new employees in HRIS system; prepares related documents. Processes reports, records, and forms required in the administration of the City’s benefit programs, including retirement, health, and other insurance programs; prepares related statistical reports. Prepares job bulletins, screens job applications; schedules and administers exams and notifies candidates of results; assists with Oral Boards. Assists with the implementation of City Training Programs, including developing training brochures, maintaining training calendars, registering, training, and assisting with preparation of event sites and course materials. Reviews and verifies reports to ensure information is correct, conducts training needs analyses, researches data to prepare reports, makes recommendations based on information researched, coordinates personnel related programs, and/or scores written examinations. Prepares, maintain and/or processes various personnel documents, files, and records; ensures accurate and timely distribution of human resources related documents and records; follows records retention procedures. Performs office administration duties and other administrative tasks as assigned; assists in updating and maintaining computerized personnel records.
C. Other Job Specific Duties:

Schedules interviews, training sessions, meetings, and appointments; maintains calendars. Develops a variety of personnel forms; tabulates information and prepares reports. Maintains a variety of logs and records related to department activities. Maintains various personnel records and files containing confidential information and materials. Opens and sorts mail; assists with events and projects as required. Performs related duties as required.

REPRESENTATIVE COMPETENCIES AND QUALIFICATIONS:

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and ability required to satisfactorily perform the jobs essential duties and responsibilities.

Knowledge of:

• Federal and state laws, rules, and regulations related to employment practices.
• Principles and practices of personnel administration.
• Basic principles of research and report preparation.
• General office procedures.
• Office equipment including computers and related software applications.
• English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
• Project management.
• Record management and retention.
• Basic Mathematics.

Ability to:

• Understand and apply laws, rules and regulations, policies, and complex procedures
  
• Perform specialized clerical work requiring a high degree of accuracy.
• Maintain confidentiality of information, records, and files.
• Provide high level of customer services to visitors and staff.
• Prepare correspondence and forms.
• Maintain calendars.
• File and maintain records, files, and documents.
• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Work with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Effectively organize and prioritize assigned work.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other people.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

The following requirements generally demonstrate possession of the minimum requisite knowledge and ability necessary to perform the duties of the position. A typical way to obtain these would be:

• High School Diploma or an equivalent certificate or diploma recognized by the State of California.
• Bachelor’s degree in business administration or a related field, preferred.
• One (1) year of general clerical or administrative support experience in Human Resources, preferred.
• Public sector human resources training and experience is highly desirable.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters in performing the essential functions of this job.

• Work is primarily performed indoors.
• Noise level is quiet to moderate.
• Hazards are minimal.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

• Sit for extended periods of time.
• Stand, walk, kneel, squat, stoop, and bend.
• Push, pull, and reach overhead and above shoulders.
• See well enough to read documents and operate office equipment.
• Lift and move up to 25 pounds.

NEPOTISM POLICY:
Relatives may be appointed regardless of the designation of full or part-time classification. Candidates with relatives employed by the City will be excluded from applying for a vacancy if one or more of the following criteria exist: 1) The appointment of a relative would place one in a supervisory capacity directly over the other 2) The appointment would create a situation in which it is conceivable personal gain for one could be obtained by the actions of the other 3) The appointment would create a situation where performance or non-performance of either would have a direct effect upon the performance of the other 4) The appointment would create a situation where the confidentiality of either could be compromised. Candidates with relatives employed by the City will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. "Relative" shall be defined as: mother, father, son, daughter, brother, sister, grandmother, grandfather, grandchild, spouse, domestic partner, step mother, step-father, step-sister, step-brother, stepchild and step grandchild.

HOW TO APPLY:
Applicants are required to complete and submit a City Application online. Resumes or faxed copies will not be accepted in lieu of the City online application.

METHOD OF SELECTION

Selection may be based upon an application review, a performance examination and evaluation, and a structured interview.

ACCOMMODATION

If you require special testing and/or interview accommodations due to a physical, mental, or learning disability, please call the Human Resources Office at (562) 409-7530 at least 5 days prior to the scheduled date.

https://www.santafesprings.gov/DocumentCenter/View/427/Santa-Fe-Springs-Management-and-Confidential-Employees-Association-2024-to-2027-MOU-PDF

Closing Date/Time: 8/12/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

City of Santa Fe Springs

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