Human Resources Technician

City of Orange; Placentia (CA); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance contribution

Tuition reimbursement

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Job summary

The City of Orange is seeking a Human Resources Technician to support recruitment, HRIS processing, benefits, and documentation for a busy HR team. You will serve as a bridge between applicants, employees, retirees, and managers, delivering responsive customer service and accurate record handling.

The role emphasizes attention to detail, integrity, and teamwork, with opportunities to work on public-sector HR functions and a schedule that may include remote work occasionally.

Qualifications

• Requires an Associate's degree in HR management, business, public administration, communications or related field.
• Two (2) years of technical HR support experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Recruitment, testing, and selection activities.
• Classification, compensation, and benefits administration.
• Employee relations and routine/ high-volume recordkeeping.
• Provide administrative and technical support to HR operations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Integrity

Professionalism

Communication

Education

Associate's Degree in HR or related field

Bachelor's degree desirable

Tools

HRIS

Benefits systems

Recruitment software

Job description

Join the City of Orange as a Human Resources Technician!

The City of Orange Human Resources Department is looking for a friendly, resourceful, and detail-oriented Human Resources Technician to join our 10-person team of HR professionals committed to serving the City’s workforce and community with excellence.

The ideal candidate will serve as an important bridge between prospective employees and hiring managers, providing responsive and professional customer service to applicants, employees, retirees, internal customers, and vendors. This position plays a key role in keeping the Department’s recruitment and human resources operations running smoothly by accurately processing HRIS, benefits, and recruitment transactions, and preparing and maintaining the documentation that supports a wide range of public sector human resources functions.

If you take pride in accuracy, customer service, getting the details right, and being part of a team that drives the applicant and employee experience, we invite you to apply for this role by September 9th!

The Human Resources Technician is an experienced-level paraprofessional class in the Human Resources Department. Incumbents are responsible for performing the full range of technical work in all of the following areas: recruitment, testing, and selection; classification, compensation, and benefits administration; employee relations; a variety of routine and high volume of record keeping, administrative, and technical support activities.

Positions at this level receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise and are fully aware of the routine operating procedures and policies of the work unit. Successful performance of the work requires the frequent use of tact, discretion, and independent judgment, knowledge of departmental and City activities, and extensive staff, public, and organizational contact.

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

• Equivalent to an Associate's Degree in Human Resources Management, Business, Public Administration, Communication Studies, or a related field.
• Two (2) years of technical human resources support experience.

These additional qualifications are highly desirable:

• Public agency experience.
• Equivalent to a Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources Management, Business, Public Administration, Communication Studies, or a related field.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Strong organizational skills
• Keen attention to detail
• Integrity, honesty, and trustworthiness
• Professionalism
• Approachability
• Empathy towards others
• Curiosity and a desire to learn
• Resourcefulness
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

In the City of Orange’s Human Resources Department, you will:

• Be part of a cohesive work team with a culture that emphasizes collaboration, care, and connection.
• Perform work that greatly impacts City of Orange employees and community members.
• Apply and build upon your existing human resources skill set and competencies.
• Learn the ins and outs of public sector Human Resources functions.
• Enjoy a 5/8, 9/80 or 4/10 work schedule.
• Have the ability to occasionally work remotely.
• Work within Old Towne Orange where our parks, shops, and restaurants are all just a short walk away!
• Receive a substantial contribution towards the purchase of health insurance plans. (If you do not need insurance through the City, you will be eligible for a portion of that money as income.)
• Have access to Tuition Reimbursement benefits, and we are a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
• Be eligible for our Wellness Program which offers reimbursement for various wellness expenses including gym memberships, weights, and exercise equipment.

Application Process:

To be considered for this excellent opportunity, interested and qualified applicants must submit a clear and complete application with a cover letter and résumé attached as two separate documents in PDF format. The cover letter must describe the skill set you will bring to the Human Resources Technician position; how your related background, education, training, and work experience qualifies you for this position; and how this position aligns with your career goals.

The most qualified candidates based on application submission will be invited to participate in the next step of the recruitment process, which may include an online exam or an interview.

If you have any issues creating a user account or submitting your application, please contact NEOGOV at [phone] for assistance.

City Mission, Vision, and Values:

Incumbents in all City positions are expected to exhibit the behavior characteristics reflected in the City’s Mission, Vision, and Values statements in the performance of their duties: The City of Orange is committed to excellent service for our residents, businesses, and visitors. As an organization, the City of Orange is the leader in delivering the highest level of service to meet current and future needs of the community. The City’s values include Teamwork, Accountability, and Excellence.