Human Resources Technician- Temp

Under general supervision, to perform a variety of difficult, complex, and specialized program, office, administrative, and general support work for the County Human Resources and Risk Management Programs; to prepare, process, assemble, and distribute material for recruitment and selection to fill vacancies; to prepare personnel transactions; to assist the with information gathering; to provide a variety of information about County Personnel policies and procedures to the public and County staff; and to do related work as required.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
This an advanced, specialized working level classification for performing a variety of complex, specialized support functions for the County Human Resources and Risk Management Programs.

REPORTS TO
Director of Internal Services, or designee

CLASSIFICATIONS SUPERVISED
Positions in this class may be assigned work coordination, training, and lead work responsibilities for other support staff.

TYPICAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Sit for extended periods; frequently stand and walk; normal manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination; lift and move objects weighing up to 25 lbs.; corrected hearing and vision to normal range; verbal communication; use of office equipment, including computer, telephone, calculator, copiers, and FAX.

TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS
Work is performed in an office environment; continuous contact with other staff and the public.(The following is used as a partial description and is not restrictive as to duties required.)

Performs a variety of complex and specialized program, office, administrative, and general support assignments for the County Human Resources and Risk Management Programs
Develops bulletins and announcements for recruitment and selection processes to fill position vacancies
Organizes selection processes, maintaining required documentation and sending notices to job candidates
Processes personnel transactions and maintains personnel files
Conduct new hire orientations and provides information regarding County employee benefits
Assist with the administration of employee benefits and workers compensation
Tracks Board of Supervisors approval of new classifications and appointments
Works with County Third Party Administrators on claims
Gathers, organizes, and maintains data for special studies as directed by management staff
Develops, organizes, and distributes documents for personnel procedures
Provides a variety of information about personnel and risk management processes, policies, and procedures for the public and County staffOperates a personal computer and uses a variety of software to develop and maintain personnel information and generate reports
Prepares correspondence
Operates office equipment.Any combination of training and experience which would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be:

Three years of previous administrative, office, and general support work experience comparable to that of an Office Assistant III with San Benito County, including previous work experience with personnel and/or risk management procedures and processes.Knowledge of:
Policies, procedures, and functions of the County Personnel System.
Basic knowledge of County Risk Management programs and policies.
General knowledge of personnel recruitment and selection processes.
Good public relations techniques.
Maintenance of files and information retrieval systems.
Computers and software used in office and administrative support work, including the maintenance of personnel records.
Modern office methods and procedures.
Correct English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
Basic mathematics.
Principles of work coordination and planning.

Ability to:
Maintain on-going responsibility for personnel program and risk management support functions in providing assistance for the County Administrative Office.
Perform a variety of complex and specialized administrative, office, and general support work for County Human Resources and Risk Management Programs with minimal guidance and supervision.
Read, interpret, and apply policies, procedures, and regulations.
Follow oral and written directions.
Type or use word processing software at an acceptable speed to meet production requirements.
Gather and organize data and information.
Skillfully interview others and obtain sensitive information.
Maintain and update records and reports.
Operate a computer and use specialized software in the performance of assigned work.
Operate and use office equipment.
Deal tactfully and courteously with the public and other staff when explaining the functions and policies of the County Human Resources and Risk Management Programs.
Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.