Human Resources Technician I/II (20589977)

Job Description:

Human Resources Technician I/II (20589977)

Description

Do you have a passion for helping others? Do you want to make a meaningful impact in a charming and diverse community? Turn your passion into a career in public service with the City of Menlo Park!

Human Resources is seeking an empathetic, customer-service oriented individual who wants to help create an environment where their fellow employees can thrive, as we all work together to serve our community.

Here in Menlo Park, we get excited about supporting our team’s professional growth, because we recognize that people are our most important asset. As an integral part of our tight-knit Human Resources team, the Human Resources Technician will support our day-to-day operations and have opportunities to take on challenging projects, improve our processes, and help shape the future of our organizational culture. Our Human Resources team currently has six members, and the Human Resources Technician will be the seventh.

Under supervision, the Human Resources Technician performs a variety of specialized duties in support of the City’s Human Resources Division; provides assistance to employees on a variety of topics, such as onboarding and benefits; assists in the recruitment and selection process; establishes and maintains personnel files; and performs related work as required.

The Human Resources Technician position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule, with part-time telework.

Human Resources Technician I (entry-level class in the HR Technician series)

Under close supervision, incumbents perform a variety of specialized technical support within the Human Resources Department. Work is usually supervised while in progress and fits an established structure or pattern. Exceptions or changes in procedures are explained in detail as they arise.

Human Resources Technician II (journey-level class in the HR Technician series)

Incumbents are expected to work independently and exercise judgment and initiative while performing the full range of specialized technical support within the Human Resources Department. Positions at this level receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit.

Education and Experience

Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

• Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade
• Human Resources Technician I: Two (2) years of specialized technical experience in support of a Human Resources environment.
• Human Resources Technician II: Three (3) years of specialized technical experience in support of a Human Resources environment.

Job Description URL:

https://menlopark.gov/files/sharedassets/public/administrative-services/documents/human-resources/job-classifications/seiu/human-resources-technician.pdf

Ideal Candidate

Human Resources is at the heart of our organization. Our Human Resources team works collaboratively to solve complex problems, ensure fair and equitable policies and procedures, and provide excellent customer service. We strive to deliver high-quality services across the organization and guide our employees to success. If you are able to stay calm in difficult situations, demonstrate emotional intelligence, and have a passion for connecting and communicating with people, we want you to join our team!

Benefits

Salary Information:

Human Resources Technician I: $73,782 - $89,682 annually
Human Resources Technician II: $81,160 - $98,651 annually

The City offers an excellent benefit package consisting of:

• Health Insurance: City contribution up to $2,655 per month towards a Cafeteria Plan which can be used to purchase medical insurance and participate in a flexible spending account for health care and/or child care reimbursement
• Dental: City-paid coverage for employee and dependents
• Vision: City-paid coverage for employee and dependents
• Vacation: 88 - 176 hours of vacation leave accrual each year, depending on length of service
• Sick Leave: 96 hours of sick leave accrued each year
• Holidays: 11 official holidays; 34 hours of floating holiday time per year; 8 “Day of Reflection” hours per year in recognition of holidays of individual and community importance
• Retirement: CalPERS: For classic members 2.0% @ 60 formula. For all others, 2.0% @ 62 formula
• Deferred Compensation: Voluntary participation in City Plans.
• Life Insurance: City-paid policy equal to 1.5 times regular annual wage
• Long Term Disability: City-paid coverage
• Educational leave and tuition reimbursement
• A City-paid Caltrain GoPass. The Menlo Park campus is centrally located within walking distance from Caltrain and downtown Menlo Park.
• A City-paid BayPass. This pilot program offers employees unlimited travel for both work and personal trips on 25 Bay Area transit agencies that use the Clipper card.
• A transportation allowance program provides employees with $1.50 per day when they walk, bicycle or carpool to work at least once per week.
• Employees are provided with access to an on-site gym at no cost

For additional benefit information, visit
www.menlopark.gov
and review the City of Menlo Park and AFSCME Memorandum of Understanding.

Special Instructions

IMPORTANT: Please be sure to fill out the required City application completely, including all relevant work experience. Applications with “See Resume” as a substitution for the work experience description and/or unclear past employment information will not be considered.

Applications will be screened according to the qualifications outlined in this announcement. Not all applications which may meet the minimum requirements will proceed to the next phase of the recruitment process. If 25 or fewer applications are received, the eligibility list will be established based on application review. If 26 or more applications are received, the most qualified candidates will be invited to participate in an Oral Board Panel Examination. All applicants will be notified by email as to whether or not they are invited to participate further in the selection process.

An Eligible List will be established as a result of this examination process and will be valid for a period of six (6) months. The list may be extended up to a maximum of two (2) years. The hiring department will review the Eligible List to determine which candidates will be invited to the department selection process.

The City of Menlo Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the City of Menlo Park not to discriminate against all qualified applicants or employees. We will make reasonable efforts in the selection process to accommodate persons with disabilities. Please contact Human Resources at (650) 330-6670 or
jobs@menlopark.gov
prior to the closing date for accommodation requests.

Before receiving an offer of employment, the candidate will be required to successfully complete a criminal conviction history questionnaire, DOJ fingerprinting, and an Occuscreen background check.

In accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act, all potential employees are required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship or authorization to work in the United States.

Closing Date/Time: 4/6/2025 at 11:59pm

Salary:

$73,782.00-$98,651.00