Human Resources Technician I/II at County of Riverside in Riverside, California

Job Description:

ABOUT THE POSITION

The County of Riverside's Human Resources Department has an opportunity for a Human Resources (HR) Technician I/II to support the Human Services recruiting portfolio in Riverside.

The selected candidates will be responsible for performing full-cycle recruiting, which includes preparing preliminary recruitment plans, writing and placing advertisements, preparing job announcements, developing supplemental questionnaires, reviewing resumes and qualifications, providing excellent customer service, reviewing background checks, and gathering data regarding recruitment and selection.

Competitive candidates will possess excellent customer service experience, which includes strong communication skills (email, phone, presentations, etc.) and who possess previous human resources personnel experience, such as processing personnel records and recruiting. Experience in advertising/media postings, applicant tracking systems, data entry, and Microsoft Office programs is preferred.

The level at which this position will be filled will be determined by the department and may vary based on qualifications and experience.

This position is eligible for telework upon completion of training. The schedule for this position is Monday - Friday and can be a 5/40, 9/80, or 4/10.

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The Human Resources Department strives to effectively serve and partner with our community, departments and employees by leveraging best practices and innovation to foster a thriving county.

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EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES

RECRUITMENT:

• Prepares preliminary recruitment plans for filling position vacancies; writes and places advertisements; prepares written job announcements; assists in the development of supplemental questionnaires used in conjunction with employment applications.

• Reviews resumes to determine if applicants meet standards for employment and notifies applicants of decision; answers questions and advises applicants on the status of their resumes, specific employment requirements, examination processes, and reasons for disqualification.

• May assist in the development of criteria used in rating and grouping training and experience qualifications of candidates; applies rating and grouping criteria to training and experience of applicants to determine relative competitiveness for further consideration and arranges for qualifications appraisal panel interviews including participating in the selection of interviewers, assisting in determining the dates, times, and location of the interviews, and assigning and coordinating required clerical assistance.

• Certifies eligibility for employment; establishes certification procedure guidelines with County departments and provides advice on, and enforcement of, personnel certification policies and procedures.

• Reviews resumes, personnel transaction forms, and other related documents associated with transfers, rehires, promotions and other actions to ensure compliance with established procedures; coordinates with department staff and affected individuals to resolve omissions and discrepancies.

• Makes referrals to other agencies where appropriate.

• Gathers data and computer statistics concerning completed recruitment and selection processes; recommends and implements adjustments to automated personnel system to enhance efficiency.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Human Resources Technician I

Hourly: $21.0694 - $30.1518

Annually: $43,824 - $62,716

OPTION I

Experience: Two years of experience in which the primary duties of the job involved maintaining and processing the records of a personnel recordkeeping system and working with personnel rules and regulations.

OR OPTION II

Education: Completion of 18 semester or 27 quarter units from a recognized college in business/public administration, social/behavioral sciences or a closely related field.

Human Resources Technician II Hourly: $24.6280 - $35.2535

Annually: $51,226.24 - $73,327.28

OPTION I

Experience: One year of experience equivalent to a Human Resources Technician I with Riverside County.

OPTION II

Education: Completion of 18 semester or 27 quarter units from a recognized college in public/business administration, the social/behavioral sciences or a closely related field. (An additional year of qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education.)

AND

Experience: Two years of technical personnel experience, which included interpreting and applying personnel rules and regulations.

All Options:

Knowledge of: Laws, ordinances, rules, regulations, and procedures governing the Human Resources Department and personnel activities of operating departments; basic personnel records and documentation; occupational titles and concepts, job duties performed and job-related standards for employment.

Ability to: Evaluate education, experience, and other qualifications and determine their applicability to the established requirements; read, understand, apply, and explain regulations, standards, policies and procedures; communicate effectively orally and in writing; work effectively with applicants, co-workers, other agencies, and the community; maintain accurate records; prepare reports and correspondence; recognize problems and devise effective course of action; collect and evaluate data and summarize findings; perform basic statistical computations.

Physical: Based on department needs, the HR Technician will set-up and tear down tables, chairs, and/or tents for hiring events. Travel may be required.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
County of Riverside Benefits:
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This recruitment is open to all candidates.

For specific questions regarding this position, contact Amanda Campos at acampos@rivco.org .

Telecommuting disclaimerAt this time, the position has the opportunity to telework based on business need, however job expectations, at times may require in person interaction. Telework may change at any time and you will be expected to report to the office.

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APPLICATION INFORMATION

Veteran's Preference
The County has a Veterans Preference Policy applicable to new hires. To qualify, upload a copy of your (or your spouse's) Member-4 Form DD-214 indicating dates of service, and a copy of your spouse's letter of disability (if applicable) with your application. For privacy reasons, it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans' preference.The Veterans Preference Policy, C-3 is available here: https://rivcocob.org/board-policies

Reasonable Accommodations
The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter for the position noted above. For additional information and/or to obtain the appropriate form for requesting a reasonable accommodation, please visit the Disability Access Office web page located at: https://rc-hr.com/disability

Proof of Education
If using education to qualify or when requested by the recruiter, upload a copy of any license(s), official/unofficial transcript(s), degrees, and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov account at the time of application and before the closing date. Official or unofficial transcripts will be accepted.

If your education was completed outside of the United States, you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services ( NACES ) or Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. ( AICE ).

Equal Opportunity Employer
The County of Riverside is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the County of Riverside to provide equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, or denial of medical and family care leave, or any other non-job-related factors.

Pre-Employment
All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements including a criminal background investigation, which involves fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment). A pre-employment physical examination and background check may be required.

Probationary Period
As an Approved Local Merit System, all County of Riverside employees, except those serving "At Will," are subject to the probationary period provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, County Resolution, or Salary Ordinance. Temporary and Per Diem employees serve at the pleasure of the agency/department head.

General Information
Current County of Riverside and/or current employees of the hiring department may receive priority consideration. Qualified candidates may be considered for future County vacancies.

Job postings may close without notice based on application volume. Submit your complete application by the recruitment close date; no late applications are accepted. Ensure all relevant experience/education is reflected on your application/resume, as a failure to demonstrate position requirements may disqualify applicants. A description of job duties directly copied from the job classification or job posting will not be considered.

Please read and follow any special application instructions on this posting. Click the 'Apply' link located on this page to submit your application. For additional instructions on the application process, examinations, Veteran's preference, pre-employment accommodation or other employment questions, please refer to our web site, www.rc-hr.com .

If you are experiencing technical problems, you may contact the governmentjobs.com applicant support desk Monday through Friday, 6 am to 5 pm Pacific Time at support@governmentjobs.com or toll-free 1-855-524-5627.

MEDICAL/DENTAL INSURANCE: A choice of different medical, dental and visions plan are available to elect. The County provides a Flexible Benefit Credit contribution, as governed by the applicable Management Resolution, to contribute towards the cost of these plans. Vision coverage is provided through Vision Service Plan (VSP) at no cost to employee or eligible dependents.

Note: Employees on assignment through the Temporary Assignment Program (TAP) receive different benefits. See the list here .
MISCELLANEOUS RETIREMENT: County of Riverside has three retirement Tiers through the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS).

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  Tier I (Classic Member - Formula 3% @ 60): Applicable to current and former County of Riverside local miscellaneous employees hired prior to 08/24/2012 and did not withdraw CalPERS contributions. The employee contribution is eight (8%) percent.


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  Tier II (Classic Member - Formula 2% @ 60): Applicable to local miscellaneous employees 1) hired after 08/23/2012 through 12/31/2012; 2) Previously employed with another CalPERS contracting public agency or a reciprocal retirement system, with a break in service of less than six months between the separation date with the previous employer and the appointment date with the County of Riverside. The employee contribution is seven (7%) percent.


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  Tier III (PEPRA New Member - Formula 2% @ 62): Applicable to CalPERS local miscellaneous new members hired on or after the implementation of the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA) which took effect January 1, 2013. Effective July 1, 2023 employee contributions are 7.25% and will increase to 7.75% effective July 1, 2024.
  

A new member is defined as any of the following:

A new hire who enters CalPERS membership for the first time on or after January 1, 2013, and who has no prior membership in any California Public Retirement System.

A new hire who enters CalPERS membership for the first time on or after January 1, 2013, and who was a member with another California Public Retirement System prior to that date, but who is not subject to reciprocity upon joining CalPERS.

A member who first established CalPERS membership prior to January 1, 2013, and who is rehired by a different CalPERS agency after a break in service of greater than six (6) months.

CalPERS refers to all members that do not fit within the definition of a new member as "classic members".

Contribution rates are subject to change based on the County of Riverside annual actuarial valuation.

Note:

This summary is for general information purposes only. Additional questions regarding retirement formulas can be sent to retirement@rivco.org or by calling the Benefits Information Line at (951) 955-4981,
Option 2.

If you have prior service credit with another CalPERS agency or within agencies, please contact CalPERS at (888) 225-7377 to determine which retirement tier would be applicable to you. CalPERS is governed by the Public Employees' Retirement Law. The Retirement Law is complex and subject to change. If there's any conflict between this summary and the law, the law will prevail over this summary.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION: Voluntary employee contribution with a choice between two 457 deferred compensation plan options.

401(a) MONEY PURCHASE PLAN: County contribution of $50 per pay period towards choice between two 401(a) plan providers.

VACATION ACCRUAL (Bi-Weekly Accrual):

0 through 3 year = 80 Hours (10 Days)
4 to through 9 years = 120 Hours (15 Days)
10 or more years = 160 Hours (20 Days)

Maximum Vacation leave accumulation is 480 hours.

SICK LEAVE: Four (4) hours Sick leave accrual per pay period with unlimited accrual.

HOLIDAYS: Normally 12 paid holidays per year.

BEREAVEMENT LEAVE: Allowed 5 days (3 days are County paid; 2 days can be taken from use of accrued Sick leave balance).

BASIC LIFE INSURANCE: $50,000 of term life coverage. Premiums are paid by the County. Additional Supplemental Life plan is available for employee purchase.

LONG-TERM DISABILITY (LTD): Benefit pays 66.67% of earnings to a maximum of $10,000 per month; 30-day waiting period; pays to age 65. Benefit may be coordinated with other available leave balances to provide up to 100% of pay.

POST RETIREMENT MEDICAL CONTRIBUTION: A monthly contribution is made by the County towards retiree health insurance offered through the County as governed by the Management Resolution or applicable bargaining unit.

OTHER: There may be other benefit provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, Management Resolution, or Salary Ordinance. Please contact the recruiter listed on the job posting directly for more information.

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