Human Resources Technician

Irvine Ranch Water District; Sand Canyon (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Irvine Ranch Water District is seeking a Human Resources Technician to support HR services in a public agency setting. The role emphasizes accurate records management, recruitment support, benefits administration, and data reporting to inform decisions.

Candidates should have an associate degree or equivalent and at least three years of journey-level HR experience. Strong communication, discretion, and knowledge of federal, state, and local laws are essential.

Qualifications

• Equivalent to an associate degree in business administration, social sciences, human resources, or a related field.
• Three (3) years of journey-level paraprofessional human resources or related experience is required.
• Public sector human resources experience highly desirable.

Skills

HR knowledge (public agency)

Communication

Record keeping

Data collection & reporting

Customer service

Education

Associate degree in business administration, social sciences, human resources, or related field

Job description

Irvine Ranch Water District is currently hiring for a Human Resources Technician

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

Education

Equivalent to an associate degree in business administration, social sciences, human resources, or a related field.

Experience

Three (3) years of journey-level paraprofessional human resources or related experience is required. Public sector human resources experience highly desirable.

Knowledge of

• Basic principles and practices of the human resources function in a public agency setting.


• Policies and procedures related to recruitment, selection, classification, compensation, and benefits administration.


• Record keeping, information processing requirements, and rules and policies related to human resources.


• Computerized systems and computer software and systems related to human resources processes; other computer applications related to work, including word-processing and spreadsheet software.


• Methods, techniques, and practices of data collection and basic report writing.


• Business letter writing and standard writing practices for correspondence.


• Applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulatory codes, ordinances, and procedures relevant to the assigned area of responsibility.


• Record keeping principles and procedures.


• Modern office practices, methods, and computer equipment and applications related to the work.


• Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively supporting employees, our Board of Directors, members of the public, applicants, vendors, and contractors.

Ability to

• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with all levels of office, management, and field employees. Represent the District in a professional manner when dealing with outside professionals and applicants.


• Interpret, apply, explain, and ensure compliance with applicable Federal, State, and local laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures of human resources administration processing, employee record-keeping functions, basic employee benefits processes, and Union Memoranda of Understanding.


• Review human resources documents for completeness and accuracy.


• Administer effective recruitment, testing, and selection practices.


• Maintain accurate and confidential human resources records.


• Review and reconcile employee benefit records.


• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive personal information of applicants, employees, former employees, and other matters affecting employee relations.