HR & Payroll Technician I/II – HR Function

The City of West Sacramento is actively recruiting for a Human Resources & Payroll Technician I/II (HR Function) to contribute to the Human Resources Division within the City Manager’s Office!

Preference will be given to candidates who demonstrate hands-on experience in recruitment activities, onboarding, demonstrated knowledge and experience with various types of leave laws, including but not limited to FMLA, CFRA, PDL, ADA, and Workers’ Compensation, and their integration with payroll systems and processes
and/or related work in the Human Resources field for a public agency within the last two years.

The ideal candidate will have considerable knowledge in Microsoft Office products, applicant tracking systems (i.e. Neogov, Calopps, Edjoin, etc.), learning/training management systems (i.e. VectorSolutions, Neogov, etc.), and coordinating the onboarding process of new employees and offboarding.

This is a challenging position that is best suited for a self-starter looking to further their career path and gain a generalist understanding of all Human Resources functions of the City. Preference will be given to candidates who have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, know how to effectively problem solve, and possess a solid understanding of Human Resources processes.

In order to effectively train and onboard this position into the City of West Sacramento’s HR function, this position will be expected to be in the office for the length of the probationary period (12 months). After successful completion of the probationary period, the position will be eligible to participate in the alternative work schedule program.

An official City of West Sacramento application form must be filled out, in its entirety. It is the applicant’s responsibility to explain their qualifications fully and clearly. In addition, applicants must submit a resume and complete the required supplemental questionnaire. Incomplete information on the application, resume and/or supplemental questionnaire may be cause for disqualification. Application packages will be reviewed and screened for qualifications. Additional screening criteria will be developed based on the supplemental questionnaire. The top scoring candidates will then be referred to the HR Division for further consideration for the oral panel interview.