Senior Human Resources Technician

SACRAMENTO HUMAN RESOURCE ASSN; Rocklin (CA); On-site; USD 71,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Rocklin is seeking a Senior Human Resources Technician to manage a broad range of HR duties with accuracy and independence. The role requires strong organizational skills, problem-solving ability, and responsive customer service to employees and managers.

Responsibilities include HRIS administration, leave management, workers' compensation liaison, recruitment, and benefits coordination, with a focus on compliance and data-driven reporting.

Qualifications

• A combination of education and experience equivalent to the requirements.
• High school diploma with 30 college-level units in HR or related field; two years of HR Technician experience.

Responsibilities

• Performs paraprofessional HR support requiring knowledge of procedures, programs, and compliance.
• Oversees leaves of absence (FMLA, CFRA, PDL, SDI, workers' comp) and determines eligibility.
• Acts as liaison for workers' compensation and coordinates related documentation.
• Coordinates interactive process meetings and HRIS reporting.
• Maintains HR data, reports, and benefits databases; processes personnel actions.
• Supports safety program activities and recruitment processes.

Skills

HRIS administration

Leave management

Recruitment

Employee benefits

Data analysis

Customer service

Education

30 college-level semester units in HR/public/related field

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

HRIS

Payroll system

Microsoft Office

Job description

Senior Human Resources Technician

Salary: $70,855.00 - $96,568.00 Annually

Location: Rocklin City Hall - Administrative Services (2nd Floor), CA

Job Type: Regular Full-Time

Job Number: 2026-00040

Department: Administrative Services

Division: Human Resources

Closing: 10/4/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

The City of Rocklin is seeking a detail-oriented and resourceful candidate for Senior Human Resources Technician. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills, a commitment to accuracy, and the ability to independently manage a variety of HR responsibilities. We are looking for a proactive problem-solver who can identify and resolve issues, exercise sound judgment, and provide responsive, solution-focused customer service to employees, managers, and other stakeholders. Please note: The City may also consider filling the position at the Human Resources Technician level based on the qualifications and experience of the selected candidate.

Duties

• Performs complex paraprofessional and administrative human resources support duties that require the interpretation and application of procedural, program, and compliance knowledge.
• Oversees, processes, and tracks leave of absence cases, including FMLA, CFRA, PDL, SDI, and workers' compensation; determines eligibility and sends initial notices; requests additional information and prepares other leave-related correspondence; recommends approval or denial of leaves.
• Participates in workers' compensation claims processing and acts as a liaison between employees, departments, and third-party administrators.
• Coordinates and participates in interactive process meetings and prepares related documentation.
• Serves as the primary HRIS administrator; generates, maintains, and analyzes HR data and reports.
• Leads safety program efforts including attending safety meetings, maintaining accident and injury databases, preparing reports, and assisting in safety investigations.
• Performs full-cycle recruitment and selection processes for assigned departments, including job postings, screening applications, coordinating testing and interviews, and preparing selection documentation.
• Provides employees with information on wages, benefits, department procedures, and City policies; responds to inquiries from other agencies.
• Accurately prepares personnel action forms, including new hires and separations, ensures they are signed by the appropriate personnel, and submits to payroll for processing.
• Serves as a contact for employees, dependents, retirees, and benefit plan administrators with respect to department activities; maintains the employee benefit database; reviews entries for accuracy and correctness; inputs new hire information and retiree information into the database for reporting requirements and payroll processing.
• Monitors maintenance of various benefits plans, including health, dental, vision, life, accidental death and dismemberment, long-term disability, deferred compensation, and retirement.
• Plans and coordinates periodic employee events, such as the benefits fair and recognition activities.
• Assists with staff development activities; schedules training classes; prepares training materials; maintains training databases; orients trainers; facilitates training sessions.
• Assists in the development and implementation of HR policies and procedures.
• Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
• May provide support to benefits and leave administration, classification and compensation, and other HR projects as needed.
• Maintains the confidentiality of all records and information.
• Performs general administrative work related to assigned duties, including establishing and maintaining files, preparing reports and correspondence, copying and filing documents, and entering computer data.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

A combination of education and experience which would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. Note: education may not fully substitute for the required experience unless expressly stated herein.

• Equivalent to graduation from high school supplemented by 30 college-level semester units in human resource management, business administration, public administration, or a closely related field;
• Two (2) years of experience equivalent to that of a Human Resources Technician with the City of Rocklin.

Licenses and Certifications

• Possession of, or ability to obtain and maintain, a valid California Class C Driver License and a satisfactory driving record is required. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to a disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

Recruitment Timeline

• Application Deadline: Sunday, October 4, 2026 at 11:59 PM
• Structured Oral Examination: Week of October 19, 2026
• Hiring Interviews: Week of October 26, 2026

The recruitment timeline is tentative and subject to change. Candidates are encouraged to plan accordingly and monitor their email for updates regarding the selection process.

Additional Information

• While always welcome, a resume will not be accepted in lieu of an official City application. The application must be completed in its entirety (including any supplemental questions).
• All required documents must be attached to the application; missing documents may be submitted until the final filing date. Human Resources will not accept documents after the final filing date. For college education to be considered, the degree or transcripts must be attached to the application.
• Applicants will be screened against the minimum qualifications and then the desired qualifications. Those who qualify may be further screened to identify the best-qualified candidates.
• The City of Rocklin reserves the right to close this recruitment without prior notice.
• Please note that if you are a CalPERS Retired Annuitant, this position is not a retired annuitant-eligible position. If you are a retired annuitant considering applying, you must reinstate from retirement (i.e., termination of CalPERS retirement and enrollment as an active employee) to be hired into this position.

The City of Rocklin is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.