Human Resources Technician

Applications are accepted exclusively through the City of Ventura Career Site:
www.cityofventura.ca.gov/jobs. Submissions through other websites or methods will not be accepted.
 

Pay & Benefits

Whether you're starting your career journey or seeking new opportunities, we welcome all and offer: 

• Competitive pay and benefits
• Strong support for professional development
• Vacation & Holiday Compensation
• Deferred Compensation
• CalPERS Retirement
• Tuition Reimbursement & Bilingual Pay
• Eligibility as a Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) employer

Pay (Hourly DOQ):

• Human Resources Technician I - $31.6480 - $38.4606
• Human Resources Technician II - $34.9338 - $42.4534

About the Opportunity

The City of Ventura is seeking a customer service-oriented and detail-focused Human Resources Technician to join our Human Resources Department. Under general supervision, this position provides confidential administrative, technical, and paraprofessional support across a variety of Human Resources programs and services. The primary focus of the current vacancy is to support the City's Training and Development program. The position also assists with recruitment, benefits administration, employee/labor relations, workers' compensation, safety programs, front counter/customer service, and employee recordkeeping activities as needed.

Key responsibilities include:

• Coordinates and supports the Training and Development program, including maintaining training calendars, scheduling courses, preparing training materials, managing registrations and attendance rosters, coordinating training logistics and equipment, and communicating with participants and supervisors.
• Coordinates meetings, training sessions, and special projects; manages calendars, schedules, and related communications.
• Tracks course completion and ensures compliance with mandatory training requirements.
• Assists with and supports activities related to various Human Resources programs, including recruitment, benefits, employee relations, employee records, training, and other related functions.
• Compiles, analyzes, and prepares data, metrics, and reports to support operational needs, program evaluation, and decision-making.
• Provides customer service and administrative support to employees, departments, applicants, and the public by responding to inquiries, assisting with requests, and providing front-office coverage as needed.
• Maintains and updates records, databases, spreadsheets, and reports; performs data entry, tracking, analysis, and auditing to support Human Resources programs and ensure data accuracy and compliance.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications – Required

Human Resources Technician I: Requires a combination of education, training and experience equivalent to completion of high school and two years of experience in a human resources, workers' compensation or risk management function or 18 months experience in a human resources, workers' compensation or risk management function plus college coursework in a related field.

Human Resources Technician II: Requires a combination of education, training and experience equivalent to two years of college coursework in Business Administration, Social Sciences, Occupational Safety, or a related field, and 18 months of para-professional human resources, workers' compensation or risk management related experience in a position comparable to a Human Resources Technician I.

License: Depending on assignment, possession of a valid California Class C driver's license may be required.

About the Department

The Human Resources Department serves as an internal service department dedicated to supporting the City’s workforce and helping departments achieve their operational goals. The department provides comprehensive Human Resources services to over 700 employees across 11 City departments, ensuring that programs, policies, and practices support the effective delivery of public services.

The department is organized into five primary functional areas: Recruitment and Selection, Employee and Labor Relations, Benefits Administration, Risk Management, and Training and Development. Human Resources administers a wide range of programs and services, including talent acquisition, classification and compensation, employee and labor relations, benefits administration, workers’ compensation, safety and wellness initiatives, organizational development, and liability and loss-control programs.

Working collaboratively with City leadership, departments, employees, and labor representatives, Human Resources plays a critical role in attracting, developing, and retaining a highly qualified workforce. The department is committed to fostering a workplace culture that values professionalism, accountability, inclusion, and continuous improvement while supporting the City’s mission of delivering exceptional services to the Ventura community.

How to Apply & Selection Process

Submit your online City job application and supplemental questionnaire by the filing deadline. Resumes may be attached but will not replace a completed application or supplemental questionnaire. All communication regarding your application will be via email, so please check your inbox regularly and ensure your contact information is current.

Application Deadline: Sunday, June 28, 2026, at 11:59 p.m.

Selection Process Timeline:

• July 2, 2026 – Oral Panel Interview
• Week of July 6, 2026 – Department Selection Interview
• As a condition of employment, selected candidates may be required to complete a background screening process.

While the eligibility list for this classification may be used to fill other regular vacancies at the discretion of the City, this recruitment is specifically intended to fill the Human Resources Technician position within the Human Resources Department. Candidates selected from the eligibility list will be considered for assignment to this department based on departmental needs and the candidate’s qualifications and experience.

Positions are designated as "confidential" under the City's Employer-Employee Relations Resolution. Learn more about the Human Resources Technician by reviewing the job description here.

Additional Information

To learn more about the City’s hiring process, visit the City of Ventura Hiring Process page.
 

Questions? Contact the Recruitment Team:

recruitment@cityofventura.ca.gov

(805) 654-7802