Human Resources Technician

Human Resources Technician

Salary: $4,437.00 - $5,615.00 Monthly

Job Type: Full Time

Job Number: 20230321

Closing:

3/31/2023 11:59 PM Pacific

Location: Merced, CA

Department:

Range 22

40 hours/week12 months/year

Interview dates to be determined

Merced College is a midsized community college located in California's Central Valley. Founded in 1962, the college serves more than 16,000 students, with room to expand on its 267-acre main campus and 120-acre Los Banos site, as well as at our innovative Business Resource Center in Downtown Merced. The City of Merced, incorporated in 1889, offers historical sites, affordable housing and access to the Bay Area and Sacramento. Merced is known as the Gateway to Yosemite National Park and the Sierra Nevada mountains, and is home to the University of California's newest campus, UC Merced. Our tree-shaded, growing community of just over 80,000 includes multiple biking and walking trails as well as access to several lakes - large and small - throughout the county.

The HR Technician position serves the department and college as an HR generalist. This person is typically the face of the department: greeting applicants, triaging questions, and supporting the HR Analysts. This position also plays a key role in supporting the college's recruitment efforts by working directly with the Recruiter. We are looking for an individual who enjoys a fast-paced work environment, varied work duties, and who possesses an innovative mind and a "get it done" attitude. No two days are alike in HR! The Office of Human Resources invites you to apply to join our team!

Merced College Vision

Merced College will provide transformative and empowering educational experiences to meet student and community needs.

Merced College Mission

Growing our community through education and workforce training:

lifelong learning

basic skills

career technical education

transfer

degree/certificate programs

Ensuring student success through equitable access, continuous quality improvement, institutional effectiveness, and student achievement.

General Description:

Under direction, performs varied secretarial and clerical duties; supervises specific functions or has responsibility for performing a segment of the technical/clerical functions of the office, and does related work as required

Examples of Duties

Essential Functions:

Perform a wide variety of clerical and secretarial duties involving the use of considerable independent judgment and an understanding of departmental functions and procedures

Develop working knowledge of special terminology related to the function to which assigned

Receive visitors and gives out information

Receive and refers calls to proper officials

Assist in the recruitment process and provide information to applicants, including advertising on a variety of internet sites

Assist in the preparation of the application and employment process

Prepare and maintain applicant and employee records

Assist in the scheduling of interviews

Assist with health and welfare benefits

Telephone verification of employment

Assist in the preparation of reports for submission to various offices

Type a variety of materials and initiates and answers routine letters independently

Arrange meetings for the supervisor which involve contact with other departments

Make travel and hotel reservations

Prepare schedules of meetings and ensures that participants are informed of meeting dates

Keep records of various committees

Takes minutes

Coordinate workshops

Install and revise filing systems and other clerical procedures

Receive a variety of information which may be of a confidential nature

Order supplies

Maintains budget records and files, prepare information needed for budget development

Operate varied office equipment; requests for any equipment repair

Other related duties as assigned

Knowledge of:

Human Resources policies and procedures

Interpersonal communications

General functions, policies, rules, and regulations of a complex organization such as a community college

Current office methods and practices

Letter and report writing

Word processing, MS Excel spread sheet formulas and functions and data base programs as required to fulfill the duties of the job

Ability to:

Read, understand, learn and apply pertinent procedures and requirements

Perform assigned technical/clerical procedures

Type at 55 words per minute

Proficiently use the computer and various software applications

Learn new technological processes and applications

Work with the public and other District employees in an effective, tactful, and diplomatic manner

Work independently and with a minimum of supervision

Work cooperatively with others

Demonstrate sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students

Typical Qualifications

Required:

Associate's degree AND at least one year of applicable experience OR

High school diploma OR GED AND four (4) years applicable experience OR

The equivalent education and experience

Sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students

PHYSICAL DEMAND AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT

The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individual with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Environment:

Work is performed primarily in an office environment with some travel to different sites; incumbents may be required to work extended hours including evenings and weekends.

Physical:

Work at a desk, conference table or in meetings of various configurations

Hear and understand speech at normal levels

Communicate so others will be able to clearly understand normal conversation

Read printed matter and computer screens

Stand or sit for prolonged periods of time

Occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist

Lift, carry, push, and/or pull moderate to heavy amounts of weight

Operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard

Vision:

See in the normal visual range with or without correction

Hearing:

Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction

Supplemental Information

How to Apply:

Submit a complete application by the closing date/time on the Merced College career pages at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mccd/transferjobs

Required Documentation:

Letter of interest addressing your qualifications for the position (cover letter)

Resume

Legible unofficial college transcripts; transcripts must include the degree major and date the institution granted the degree; official copies are not required unless applicant is hired

List of three professional references (no reference letters permitted)

Diversity Statement: The Merced College District has a diverse staff and student population. As such, applicants must demonstrate sensitivity to the needs of a diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability and ethnic backgrounds of community college students and the community at large. Please describe how your professional experience would contribute to a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Please do not include any personally identifying information. Limit your response to one (1) page.

If Applicable:

Foreign transcripts must include a U.S. evaluation and translation completed by an approved organization per the State of California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. https://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/transcripts

Equivalency Review Form (Required for applicants who do not possess the stated minimum educational qualifications and are seeking consideration on the basis of equivalency). https://www.mccd.edu/about-merced-college/divisions/human-resources/equivalency/

Only the required documentation as listed above will be accepted for this recruitment. Any additional documentation will be removed from your application profile.

Interview Information:

Those applicants deemed highly qualified for the position will be invited to appear for oral interviews before a screening committee. A limited number of candidates will be invited to interviews. Interviews may be scheduled onsite or via Zoom. Applicants are required to ensure access to the necessary technology to participate in a Zoom interview and will be responsible for their travel expenses, if necessary.

Employee Benefits:

Employee Benefits: Health benefits for the employee and all their eligible dependents cost employee's only $12 per month and provide access to PPO medical coverage, PPO dental coverage, VSP Vision coverage, and more! Please visit our https://www.mccd.edu/about-merced-college/divisions/human-resources/benefits/ for more details about our incredible employee benefits. In addition, sick leave and retirement benefits are also provided.

Condition of Employment:

The selected candidate must be fingerprinted and tested for tuberculosis at his/her own expense prior to the start of employment. In compliance with the Immigration Reform Act of 1986, all new employees are required to verify their identity and the right to work in the United States. Merced College does not sponsor visas. All offers of employment are subject to approval by the Board of Trustees. The applicant must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.

Individuals with disabilities may request any needed accommodation to participate in the application process. Please submit your request with your application to the Human Resources Office.

Merced Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer

To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/4017848

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