Human Resources Technician - SR

Independently performs a wide range of technical human resources work in support of a departmental human resources program or in support of one or more functional areas in the central human resources department requiring the interpretation and application of civil service laws, human resources policies and procedures, and pertinent provisions of collective bargaining agreements; and performs other related duties as required.

There is one (1) immediate permanent full‑time vacancy with the Department of Finance - Office of the Director.

(Appointment may be made at any rate within the salary range advertised above at which appropriate qualified applicants can be recruited. Starting salary will be based on the qualifications of the person selected.)

The eligible list may be used for other permanent and temporary vacancies as they arise during the life of the list. Temporary appointment may lead to conversion to permanent appointment.

• Provides information and guidance on the requirements of civil service laws, regulations, and human resources policies and procedures pertaining to recruitment, placement, transfer, promotion, examination, classification, labor relations, and other related personnel matters.
• Responsible for phases of functional program areas relative to personnel transactions, employee benefits, workers' compensation, safety, recruitment, etc.
• Screens and reviews correspondence, forms, records, reports, applications, and other documents for accuracy, adequacy, completeness, and conformance to pertinent civil service laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Prepares and processes personnel transactions involving appointments, transfers, promotions, reallocations, terminations, leaves of absence, compensation changes, etc.
• Enters data into the human resources and payroll processing system to effectuate changes to departmental employee's personnel and payroll records; works directly with the central agencies to resolve data entry or processing problems.
• Completes and processes various personnel forms relating to recruitment, classification, worker's compensation, and employee benefits.
• Distributes recruitment postings to employees in department.
• Assists with the development of written and performance assessments to focus on applicants' knowledge and skills level.
• Schedules and notifies applicants of interview appointment and results of the selection process.
• Tracks the status of applicants through applicant data software system.
• Serves as contact person on all matters related to employee benefits, e.g., health, retirement, flexible spending, etc.; coordinates logistics for all meetings thereto; provides information on benefits to employees; distributes, reviews, and processes all required enrollment or change forms.
• Reviews and verifies eligibility for Temporary Disability Insurance claims; notifies employee and processes claims.
• Reviews and verifies workers' compensation claims and vehicle and property damage claims; participates in the investigation and preparation of reports of findings.
• Provides information and advice on workers' compensation laws and safety regulations to managers and employees; coordinates safety training classes.
• Participates in the department's safety committee activities.
• Contacts the Department of Human Resources and the Office of the Corporation Counsel on legal and technical questions relating to civil service, compensation, vacation, sick leave, workers' compensation, benefits, labor relations, and related human resources management matters.
• Makes extensive searches through a variety of files and records; extracts, refines, and organizes information and prepares final reports; prepares other human resources reports and reports for use in budget preparation, annual reports, cost data, etc.
• Prepares newsletters, notices, and other publications relating to personnel matters for distribution to the sections and divisions of the department.
• Sets-up, reviews, updates, and maintains all manual and electronic personnel files, which includes confidential matters thereto.
• May operate vehicle to perform work related duties.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Audits payroll certification forms for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with civil service laws, rules, collective bargaining agreements, and executive orders, initially conferring with supervisor on more complex transactions; processes the same.
• Audits data entered by departments into human resources system for processing of personnel actions; posts transactions and processes.
• Conducts on-site audit with departmental personnel to ensure compliance of civil service laws and human resources policies and procedures relating to records management, confidential materials, bulletin board postings, etc.
• Reviews and processes position redescriptions for classes as assigned, class specification amendments, and simple to moderately difficult reallocation requests.
• Prepares and processes classification action…