Human Resources Technician

County of El Dorado

Placerville (CA)

On-site

USD 52,000 - 76,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

FSA/HSA

EAP

Life Insurance (Basic)

Long Term Disability

Wellness program

Gym discounts

CalPERS Retirement

457 Deferred Compensation

Optional Life Insurance

Paid Holidays

Floating Holidays

Vacation & Sick Leave

Special Leave

Personal Leave

Bereavement Leave

Job summary

The County of El Dorado is seeking a Human Resources Technician in Placerville to support paraprofessional, technical, and administrative HR duties. You will help with payroll data, benefits enrollment, and training coordination while applying HR policies and maintaining records.

Ideal candidates have strong Excel/Word skills, attention to detail, and the ability to handle sensitive information with discretion. This is a full-time on-site position with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

Combination of required experience, education, and training provides essential knowledge.
Education may not solely substitute for the required experience.
Two years of varied clerical work including interpreting rules and data entry is needed.
Possession or ability to obtain a valid California or Nevada Driver’s License is required.

Responsibilities

Perform paraprofessional, technical, and administrative HR support duties.
Review, verify, enter, and correct payroll and HR system entries.
Assist with employee benefits orientation and enrollment materials.
Maintain employee benefit database and reporting data.
Assist with staff development: schedule trainings and maintain training databases.
Provide information on personnel rules and procedures to staff and the public.
Prepare and maintain files, logs, spreadsheets, and records.

Skills

HR basics

Paraprofessional support

Administrative support

Labor relations knowledge

Education

High school diploma + 24 semester units in HR/business/public admin/IO psychology

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

THE COUNTY OF EL DORADO

The County of El Dorado is committed to promoting the power of public service by fostering a diverse and collaborative workplace where employees are empowered, respected and valued. The dedicated efforts taken by the Board of Supervisors continues to promote El Dorado County as a competitive employer that is committed to recruiting and retaining qualified employees by advocating for competitive salaries and excellent benefits. The County of El Dorado is also supportive of providing telework opportunities for employees consistent with business needs and in accordance with Board of Supervisors Policy E-12 - Telecommuting.

Description

THE COUNTY OF EL DORADO

HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT

The County of El Dorado, Human Resources Department is a dynamic organization dedicated to promoting the power of public service by fostering a positive, productive, and collaborative workplace where all employees are qualified, empowered, respected, and valued. The Human Resources Department is working every day to make the County of El Dorado the employer of choice, where employees will want to come and stay.

THE OPPORTUNITY

The selected candidate will have the opportunity to expand their Human Resources skill set by performing a variety of paraprofessional, technical, and administrative human resources support duties. They will have the opportunity to utilize procedural, program, and compliance knowledge while assisting with labor relations and benefits functions. Join Human Resources in developing collaborative relationships with County departments to help achieve our strategic goals and promote the power of public service.

The Selected Candidate Will Have The Opportunity To

Perform a variety of responsible paraprofessional, technical, and administrative human resources support duties requiring the application of procedural, program, and compliance knowledge.
Review, verify, enter, and correct entries into the payroll and human resources systems.
Assist with orienting employees on County benefits; provide instruction on enrollment forms, review forms for accuracy and completeness, and answer employee questions; process enrollment information; assist in the development of benefits-related communication material.
Maintain the employee benefit database; review entries for accuracy and correctness; input new hire information and retiree information into the database for reporting requirements and payroll processing.
Assist with staff development activities; schedule training classes; prepare training materials; maintain training databases; orient trainers; facilitate training sessions.
Perform difficult, complex, technical, and/or specialized office support work which may require the use of independent judgment, the application of technical skills, and knowledge of detailed or specialized activities related to the human resource function.
Verify and review forms and reports for completeness and conformance with established regulations and procedures; apply departmental and program policies and procedures in determining completeness of applications, records, and files.
Provide information and general assistance to County staff and the public regarding personnel rules, policies, and procedures.
Prepare and maintain a variety of files, logs, spreadsheets, and records.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented HR professional with strong technical skills in documentation management, policy application, and administrative accuracy. They demonstrate tact, discretion, and sound judgment while supporting sensitive employee and labor relations matters, including organizing case files, preparing records, and capturing objective meeting notes. The ideal candidate communicates clearly, maintains confidentiality, and provides professional customer service to employees, supervisors, and union representatives. They are proficient in Excel and Word, able to manage multiple deadlines, and comfortable interpreting and applying established HR policies and procedures, while also providing support with benefits administration.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience:

A combination of the required experience, education, and training that would provide the essential knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying; however, education may not solely substitute for the required experience.

Equivalent to graduation from high school, supplemented by 24 semester units of college-level coursework in human resources management, business administration, public administration, industrial/organizational psychology, or a closely related field; AND Two (2) years of experience performing varied and complex clerical work including interpreting and explaining rules and regulations, researching information, preparing accurate documents and reports, performing data entry, and processing forms and records.

Additional Requirements

Possession of, or ability to obtain and maintain, a valid California or Nevada Driver’s License and a satisfactory driving record.

RECRUITMENT PROCESS

The Department of Human Resources will screen all applications to identify qualified candidates. After the screening, qualified candidates will be referred to the next step and notified of all further procedures applicable to their status in the recruitment process.

Best Qualified Review: This examination consists of job experts who will rate candidate responses to an oral screening conducted via Zoom, as well as answers to the supplemental questions included in the application. Only candidates who are determined to be best qualified will be invited to participate further in the selection process. The best-qualified examination has been tentatively scheduled for the week of November 9, 2026.

Supplemental questions play an integral role in this recruitment process. Please take the time to provide thoughtful and thorough responses. All work experience that is described or included in your response(s) MUST be included in the “Work Experience” section of your application. Do not refer to a resume or other documentation.

In accordance with Personnel Rules 1103.1 and 1105.1, an extra help or limited term employee may be transitioned into a regular employee if the department in which the employee works has a vacant allocated position for the same classification as held by the extra help or limited term employee and the appointing authority requests such transfer.

Additional Information

The County of El Dorado is recruiting applicants for Human Resources Technician. This recruitment will establish a list for the purpose of filling current and future full time, part time and extra help vacancies for at least three (3) months.

We Are Currently Recruiting For The Following

One (1) full-time vacancy in the Department of Human Resources, Labor Relations unit located in Placerville, CA.

The County of El Dorado is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

Many job classifications require a pre-employment medical screening. Depending on the job classification, medical screening may include testing for drugs; a positive test may result in revocation of an employment offer.

ABOUT EL DORADO

Not just rustic mining towns and historic sites - Today El Dorado County is a year-round vacation destination overflowing with outdoor adventure, inviting agritourism locations, enriching family activities, and a proud Gold Rush history. Escape the traffic and smog because El Dorado County is just:

40 miles from Downtown Sacramento
50 miles from Sacramento Airport
129 miles to San Francisco

Here are a few of the many activities and events available throughout El Dorado County:

Hiking, Camping, Fishing, Boating, and Watersports
Skiing and Snowboarding
Live Music and Music Festivals
Local Craft Breweries and Wineries
El Dorado County Fair
Placerville Speedway
Farm to Fork Restaurants
Local Shopping Gems

Employees that are buying a home in El Dorado County may qualify for down payment assistance. Click here for more information.

The County of El Dorado participates in the E-Verify program to confirm employment eligibility. If hired, the information you provide on your Form I-9 will be used to verify your authorization to work in the United States.

Benefits Overview

The County of El Dorado is committed to providing a comprehensive, flexible benefits program to meet your needs!

For Your Health And Well-Being

Medical
Dental
Vision
Flexible Spending Accounts - FSA & HSA
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Basic Life Insurance
Long Term Disability (LTD)
County sponsored Wellness program
Discounts on gym memberships

For Your Financial Future

CalPERS Retirement
Deferred Compensation (457) Plans
Optional Life Insurance

For Your Work/Life Balance

Paid Holidays
Floating Holidays
Vacation and sick leave accruals
Special Leave
Supervisory (supervising classifications only), Personal, and Bereavement Leave

Below is a comprehensive benefit summary based on full-time, regular employment for the bargaining unit to which this classification is assigned. Revised 1/2025, valid until modified by successor MOU or negotiated agreement.

To learn more about the benefits offered by the County of El Dorado please visit our website located here.

Extra help employees are not considered regular employees, therefore do not attain civil service status, and do not receive benefits or paid leaves; however, they do accrue sick leave consistent with the law.

Supplemental Questions and Work History

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Do you possess a high school diploma or GED?
Yes
No

Do you possess at least 24 semester units of college-level coursework in human resources management, business administration, public administration, industrial/organizational psychology, or a closely related field? If yes, unofficial transcripts MUST be attached to your application. Failure to provide transcripts may result in disqualification.
Yes
No

Describe your work experience performing varied and complex clerical work including interpreting and explaining rules and regulations, researching information, preparing accurate documents and reports, performing data entry, and processing forms and records. Include where this experience was obtained, your role and responsibility, and time spent gaining the experience. If you do not have experience in this area, please type N/A.

Describe your experience ensuring accuracy and consistency when handling high volumes of administrative or case related work. In your response, explain the methods, tools, or processes you use to prevent errors and maintain organized documentation.

Describe a time you had to apply an established policy or procedure as part of your work. Explain how you confirmed you were following the correct steps and how you communicated the information clearly and accurately in writing. Required Question

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