Human Resources Technician (Risk Management)

City of Menifee; Menifee (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Menifee is seeking an energetic HR professional to support risk management activities within the Human Resources team. You will serve as the go-to expert for Workers' Compensation, claims processing, and leave administration, helping protect employees and the organization.

This role requires collaboration with HR staff and city departments, strong attention to detail, and the ability to navigate regulatory requirements such as CFRA, FMLA, and PDL while maintaining accurate HRIS data.

Qualifications

• Equivalent to graduation from high school supplemented by college coursework in human resources or public administration.
• Two years of increasingly responsible experience in various human resources functions, including recruitments, benefits, leave administration, payroll programs, and workers' compensation.

Responsibilities

• Workers' Compensation Administration: process, manage, and maintain claims with focus on compliance.
• Claims Administration: support workers' compensation and general liability programs with third‑party administrators.
• Leave Compliance: coordinate complex, regulated employee leave programs (FMLA, CFRA, PDL).
• Safety & Wellness: support safety initiatives and wellness programs.
• HRIS & Admin: maintain databases, track evaluations, process benefit invoices, provide service to staff and vendors.
• Injury & Illness Prevention Program: maintain and implement the city’s IIPP; investigate incidents and recommend corrective actions.
• Departmental risk assessments: partner with departments to identify risks and mitigate liabilities.

Education

High school diploma with college coursework in human resources or public administration

Job description

Human Resources Technician (Risk Management - Confidential)

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

This recruitment is being held to establish an open eligible list to fill current and future Human Resources Technician positions.

DEADLINE TO APPLY

This recruitment will close on September 20, 2026, at 11:59 PM PST.

THE CITY

The City of Menifee is a vibrant and rapidly growing municipality located in southwestern Riverside County, dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for its residents through innovative public service and strategic development. Under the leadership of the City Manager, Menifee operates through a dynamic organizational structure composed of fourteen (14) departments - Building & Safety, City Attorney, City Clerk, City Manager, Code Enforcement, Community Development, Community Services, Economic Development, Public Works, Finance, Fire Department, Human Resources, Information Technology, Police, and Public Works, each committed to supporting the city’s mission of responsive governance, sustainable growth, and public safety. With a strong emphasis on infrastructure development, community engagement, and innovation, the City of Menifee continues to enhance the quality of life for its diverse and dynamic population

THE DEPARTMENT

The Human Resources Department serves as a dedicated partner in building a high-quality, people-centered organization for the City of Menifee. Guided by a mission to deliver policy-compliant, professional, and responsive services, the department works to attract, develop, empower, and retain a diverse and highly qualified workforce. HR supports all city operations through fast and friendly customer service, comprehensive recruitment and selection processes, robust employee training and development programs, and the administration of essential employee benefits. The department also oversees Risk Management, fostering a culture of safety that protects city personnel, property, and resources. Together, these functions strengthen the organization and contribute to a safe, resilient, and thriving Menifee.

THE OPPORTUNITY

We are looking for an energetic HR professional to support the HR Analyst and HR Manager on protecting our workplace and our people. In this role, you will be the go-to expert for everything related to risk management, from handling workers' compensation claims to keeping a close eye on general liability.

You will actively solve problems, promote a culture of safety, and support employees when they need help the most. If you love spotting risks before they happen, guiding staff through their recovery, and keeping our city safe and compliant, this is the perfect career move for you!

Risk Management & Workers' Compensation Focus

• Workers' Compensation Administration: Actively process, manage, and maintain claims to ensure contract compliance, proper document gathering, and provide departmental support throughout the claims process for the agency's workers' compensation program… (as part of the broader multi-tiered benefits package or while working with the City’s third-party administrator)
• Claims Administration: Actively process, manage, and maintain claims to ensure contract compliance, proper document gathering, and provide departmental support throughout the claims process for the agency's workers' compensation and general liability programs, while working with the City’s third-party administrators.
• Leave Compliance: Coordinate complex, highly regulated employee leave programs that frequently intersect with workers' comp, including FMLA, the California Family Rights Act (CFRA), and Pregnancy Disability Leave (PDL).
• Safety & Wellness: Support overarching employee safety and wellness initiatives, including coordinating the random employee drug testing program.
• HRIS & Admin: Maintain accurate databases, track employee evaluations, process benefit provider invoices, and provide high-level customer service to internal staff and external vendors.
• Oversee Injury & Illness Prevention Program: Maintain and implement the City’s IIPP; investigate workplace incidents, identify hazards, and recommend corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Conduct Departmental Risk Assessments: Partner with departments to identify operational risks, evaluate exposure levels, and implement mitigation strategies that improve safety and reduce liability.
• Perform Related Duties: Carry out additional responsibilities as assigned to support organizational risk reduction and safety initiatives.

Education And Experience

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:

Equivalent to graduation from high school supplemented by college coursework in human resources, public administration, or a related field and two (2) years of increasingly responsible experience in various human resources functions, including recruitments, benefits, leave administration, payroll programs, and workers' compensation. Experience in a public agency is highly desirable.

Licenses And Certifications

• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California Driver's License by time of appointment.

NOTE:

Foreign degrees require an evaluation of U.S. equivalency by an agency that is a member of the National Association of Credential Services (N.A.C.E.S.).

RECRUITMENT PROCESS

Human Resources (HR) reviews all application materials to determine whether candidates meet the established minimum and preferred qualifications. Those who qualify will be advanced to the next stage of the recruitment process. All applicants will receive email notifications regarding their status.

Application Screening (Refer/Non-Refer)

Applications and supplemental materials will be reviewed to identify candidates whose qualifications best align with the essential requirements of the position. Only those applicants who meet the criteria outlined in the job bulletin will advance to the next phase of the selection process.

Based on the Department's needs, the selection procedures listed above may be modified. All candidates will be notified of any changes in the selection procedure.

Eligible List:

Once the appraisal has been completed, HR will establish an eligible list of candidates. Candidates placed on the eligible list may be referred to a selection interview to be considered for present and future vacancies.

Physical Demands

Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer; to operate a motor vehicle to visit various City and meeting sites; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person, before groups, and over the telephone. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate standard office equipment. This is primarily a sedentary office classification although standing and walking between work areas is required. Employees in this classification occasionally bend, stoop, kneel, reach, push, and pull drawers open and closed to retrieve and file information. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects weighing up to 25 pounds.

Environmental Elements

Employees work in an office environment with moderate noise levels, controlled temperature conditions, and no direct exposure to potentially hazardous physical substances. Employees may interact with upset staff and/or public and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures and City codes.

Candidates will be notified regarding their status as the recruitment proceeds via email through the GovernmentJobs.com site. Please check your email folders, including spam/junk folders, and/or accept emails ending with "governmentjobs.com". If your email address should change, please update your profile at www.governmentjobs.com.

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Alexis Lopez at [e-mail]