Human Resources Technician- Temp
Salary
$26.17 - $35.08 Hourly
Location
481 Fourth Street - Hollister, CA. 95023, CA
Job Type
Temp, P-T
Job Number
02236
Department
Human Resources
Opening Date
07/17/2026
Closing Date
7/24/2026 5:00 PM Pacific
Description
This is a temporary position and is not eligible for employee benefits.
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.
Example of Duties
(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.
Minimum Qualifications
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/Ability To
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.
SAN BENITO COUNTY BENEFITS FOR CONFIDENTIAL/CONFIDENTIAL MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES
(This is meant to be an overview of benefits only. For full benefit terms and conditions, please see MOU)
Employees in regular, full-time positions will be eligible to participate in the following employee benefits:
Pay Day: Employees are paid bi-weekly.
Insurance Deductions: The insurance and benefits deductions will take place bi-monthly, normally the first two pay periods of the month. Bank/Credit union and 457 Retirement Deferrals deductions will take place bi-weekly.
Vacation: Based on continued years of service. Newly hired C/CM employees may be eligible for higher vacation accrual rate for previous public sector experience (verification required).Maximum accruals may apply depending on the bargaining unit.
Administrative Leave: Management employees receive 80 hours of administrative leave per calendar year. Forty (40) unused hours can be paid out at the end of the calendar year. Administrative leave is pro-rated.
Holidays: 13.5 holidays (including 4 floating) for most employees.
Sick Leave: 15 days per year. Maximum accruals apply.
Medical Plan: Comprehensive CalPERS medical plans available for full-time employees. Employees appointed to a regular position at a time base of 50% or higher are eligible to participate.
Increase County contributions to medical effective January 2024.
a. Employee Only: $750.00, which would include the PEMHCA Minimum
b. Employee Plus One: $1,250.00, which would include the PEMHCA Minimum
c. Family: $1,515.00, which would include the PEMHCA Minimum
The Countys contribution above shall be prorated for positions that are less than .90 FTE rounding to the nearest one-quarter time.
HRA: Employee Only Medical Plan: $1,500 maximum
Employee Plus One Medical Plan: $3,000 maximum.
Employee Plus Family Medical Plan: $4,000 maximum.
Employees who are eligible to receive a "cash in lieu of enrollment in the Countys medical plan shall receive a taxable payment of $150 monthly (pro-rated into biweekly installments of $69.23).
Dental Plan: County contributes $30 to Delta Dental plan for full-time employees and their families.
Vision Plan: The County pays for employee coverage and the employee can pay for dependent coverage. This benefit is available to full-time employees only.
Employee Assistance Program: The County provides confidential short-term counseling services to employees and dependents.
Life Insurance/AD&D: County pays for a $20,000 BASIC life insurance policy for each employee. Voluntary life insurance plans available.
Disability Insurance: Confidential and Management groups participate in the State Disability Insurance.
Credit Union: Membership to the Santa Clara Federal Credit Union is available to San Benito County employees.
Deferred Compensation: Employees may participate in tax-deferred retirement savings. Three 457 plans are available. Employees may rollover funds from prior 401k or 457 accounts. IRS limits apply.
Retirement: Regular employees will be enrolled into the CalPERS retirement system in accordance with the Public Employees Retirement Law. Employee contributions vary according to bargaining unit.
All New Miscellaneous (non-Safety) employees enrolled into the CalPERS retirement system participate in the full formula of 2% at 62. Miscellaneous employees participate in Social Security in addition to CalPERS.
Supplemental Insurance: Employees may participate in various AFLAC plans such as accident, disability, and cancer insurances.
Flexible Spending Accounts: Health and Dependent Care available, pre-tax deductions.
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Please be sure to answer the supplemental questions thoroughly and accurately. Applicants are responsible for clearly, completely, and accurately identifying their qualifications. Your responses to the questions must be supported by both the work experience listed on your application as well as your resume. The rating of the supplemental questions may determine your application status and/or rank on the eligible list. Answers such as "see resume" or "see above" will remove you from consideration. I have read and understand the statement above concerning submission of supplemental questionnaire responses.
02
Please indicate your highest level of education.
03
Which best describes your experience performing administrative, office, and general support work that included Human Resources and/or risk management procedures and processes?
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Please describe your qualifying experience, including your employer(s), job title(s), dates of employment, and the Human Resources and/or risk management duties you performed.
05
Please indicate your level of experience assisting with employee benefits administration.
06
Which of the following Human Resources recruitment duties have you performed? (Select all that apply.)
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What is your proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat)?
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Describe your experience handling confidential or sensitive information. What types of records did you manage, and what steps did you take to maintain confidentiality?
09
Describe your experience working in a fast-paced office where you were responsible for managing multiple priorities and meeting deadlines.
Required Question
Employer County of San Benito
Address 481 Fourth Street
Hollister, California, 95023
Phone 831-636-4000
Website http://agency.governmentjobs.com/sanbenito/default.cfm