Human Resources Technician (Risk Management)

City of Menifee; Menifee (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Menifee is seeking a proactive Human Resources Technician to support risk management efforts and HR operations. The role emphasizes workers' compensation, safety, and compliance while partnering with HR staff to protect city employees and mitigate liability.

The position requires HR-related coursework and experience in leave administration, payroll programs, and claims processing, with a preference for public-sector experience. A valid CA driver's license is needed.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Risk Management & Workers' Compensation Focus: administer workers' compensation claims and support risk programs.
• Claims Administration: manage claims for workers' compensation and general liability with third-party admin.
• Leave Compliance: coordinate FMLA, CFRA, and Pregnancy Disability Leave.
• Safety & Wellness: support safety and wellness initiatives and drug testing program.
• HRIS & Admin: maintain databases, track evaluations, process invoices, provide high-level service.
• Oversee Injury & Illness Prevention Program: implement IIPP; investigate incidents and mitigate hazards.
• Conduct Departmental Risk Assessments: collaborate with departments to reduce exposure.
• Perform Related Duties: assist risk reduction initiatives.

Skills

HR experience

Workers' compensation

Leave administration

HRIS

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

College coursework in human resources/Public administration

Tools

Payroll programs

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!

Job Responsibilities

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

Minimum Qualifications: 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.

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 AND ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS

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.

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.

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