Human Resources Technician

Love keeping things organized? The Town of Truckee is looking for a full-time Human Resources Technician to join the Administrative Services Department. In this data-entry-focused role, you'll be the person who keeps employee records accurate, up to date, and running like clockwork. You'll support payroll processing, coordinate training logistics, and help bring new team members on board through recruitment assistance. If you have a strong administrative background, a passion for human resources, a sharp eye for detail, and enjoy being the go-to resource for your coworkers, we encourage you to apply.

Under general supervision, performs a variety of human resources support work in the areas of recruitment, selection, benefits administration, and workers’ compensation administration; prepares, maintains, and processes the Town’s payroll; performs a variety of recordkeeping, administrative, and technical support activities in support of the Town’s human resources functions; and performs related duties as assigned.

Receives general supervision from the Human Resources Manager. Exercises no direct supervision over staff.

This journey-level classification is responsible for performing the full range of duties as assigned, working independently, and exercising judgment and initiative. 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.

Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.

• Participates in implementing a wide variety of human resources programs including recruitment and selection, employee benefits administration, worker’s compensation administration, processing of personnel transactions, conducting employee orientation and termination processes, and/or other related functions.
• Processes, calculates, and maintains records of a variety of payroll actions, including new-hire set up, promotions, overtime hours, cost-of-living adjustments, increases, retroactive pay, benefits with holdings, wage garnishments, workers compensation claims, and final paychecks and pay-offs based on appropriate provisions; maintains employee records for voluntary and non-voluntary deductions.
• Prepares and maintains a variety of personnel-related files, statistics, and documentation, such as recruitment files/records, employee personnel files, and department, labor relations, and related reports.
• Processes and provides human resources/employment related information to new and current employees; ensures forms and notices are completed thoroughly and properly.
• Administers employee benefit programs including health, dental, vision, long term disability, life insurance, flexible benefits, and California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) retirement for eligible active and retired employees in accordance with Town and government rules, regulations, and standards; administers the continuation of health insurance pursuant to the provisions of the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA); participates in the planning, organizing, and coordination of the Town’s annual open enrollment program and related activities.
• Participates in the recruitment, testing, and selection of applicants for Town employment, including preparing advertisements and recruitment job flyers, assisting in coordinating recruitment processes, and scheduling and coordinating written and performance tests and interviews; advertises and posts job bulletins;…