HR Technician & Benefits Coordinator (Onsite)

City of Chico; Chico (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Chico Human Resources Department seeks a dedicated Human Resources Technician to handle confidential payroll, benefits, and clerical tasks. The role requires independent judgment, strong records management, and coordination with other departments.

Responsibilities include onboarding, training coordination, leave management, and maintaining employee records. This onsite position at Chico City Hall involves customer service with employees and external partners, under supervision.

Qualifications

• High school diploma with college coursework in business, human resources, or related field.
• Experience in clerical, administrative, payroll, or benefits management is preferred.
• Knowledge of municipal HR practices and laws is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll changes and employee benefit elections, and upload documents to personnel files.
• Serve as first point of contact in the HR office and provide receptionist duties as needed.
• Assist in onboarding, orientations, and mandated training coordination.
• Maintain filing systems, prepare reports, and manage routine HR data entry.
• Support risk management tasks including records, claims, and insurance workflows.

Education

High school diploma with college coursework in business/HR

Job description

The City of Chico Human Resources Department seeks a dedicated Human Resources Technician to handle confidential payroll, benefits, and clerical tasks. The role requires independent judgment, strong records management, and coordination with other departments.

Responsibilities include onboarding, training coordination, leave management, and maintaining employee records. This onsite position at Chico City Hall involves customer service with employees and external partners, under supervision.