HR Technician: Recruitment & Onboarding

City of Poway, CA; Poway (CA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Poway is seeking a highly organized Human Resources Technician I/II to support recruitment, benefits administration, onboarding/offboarding, and HR operations. This role backs up the HR front counter, assists with job ads, screenings, interviews, and background checks, maintains records, and conducts new-hire orientations while delivering excellent customer service.

HR Technician I-II responsibilities include processing personnel actions, maintaining HRIS records, assisting with

Qualifications

• Experience supporting recruitment and benefits administration.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Experience with HRIS and payroll processes.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Support recruitment, testing, and selection processes.
• Assist with salary and benefits administration.
• Conduct new hire orientations and offboarding.
• Coordinate advertisements, postings, and applicant screening.
• Maintain personnel records and HRIS data accuracy.
• Provide high level customer service to internal and external customers.

Skills

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Customer service

Communication skills

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Two years college coursework in HR or related field

Associate's degree in HR or related field

Tools

HRIS system

Payroll software

Applicant tracking system

Job description

The City of Poway is seeking a highly organized Human Resources Technician I/II to support recruitment, benefits administration, onboarding/offboarding, and HR operations. This role backs up the HR front counter, assists with job ads, screenings, interviews, and background checks, maintains records, and conducts new-hire orientations while delivering excellent customer service.

HR Technician I-II responsibilities include processing personnel actions, maintaining HRIS records, assisting with