HUMAN RESOURCES TECHNICIAN (REISSUE)

Salary : $5,283.20 - $7,080.67 Monthly

Location : Torrance, CA

Job Type: Permanent Full-time

Job Number: 25051126

Department: HUMAN RESOURCES

Opening Date: 05/29/2025

Closing Date: Continuous

DESCRIPTION

Announcing an Outstanding Career Opportunity!The City of Torrance is recruiting for HUMAN RESOURCES TECHNICIAN

to join our dynamic and passionate Human Resources Team!

Application Deadline:

June 12, 2025

WE STRONGLY ENCOURAGE APPLICANTS TO READ THE JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

IN ITS ENTIRETY BEFORE SUBMITTING AN APPLICATION FOR THIS POSITION.

Human Resources Mission Statement

"To Attract, Develop and Retain an Exceptional Workforce in Partnership with City Departments."

THE CITY

At the City of Torrance, we believe in recognizing employee excellence and fostering a culture that embraces diversity, individuality, and innovation. Our 1600+ employees are the foundation for our success and ingenuity. Our employees are encouraged to be thought leaders and cultivators of creativity to meet the challenges of a complex, changing environment. Every member of our team deserves a balanced work-life and support in reaching their personal and professional goals. The City offers ample opportunities for career growth throughout the organization with its 14 departments, which work together to provide quality service, enriching programs, and exciting events to keep the community safe and thriving.

Human Resources Technicians play a critical role in supporting our Human Resources Department's day-to-day operations and contribute to the overall success of HR strategies and initiatives. This position works closely with the professional staff and management to assist in a variety of tasks, including recruitment and hiring processes, employee relations, benefits administration, onboarding and offboarding employees, and compliance with HR policies and regulations. In this position, HR Technicians will be able to interpret City-wide policies and procedures; develop, implement, and monitor reporting procedures and systems; conduct routine studies and surveys for a variety of projects and programs related to Human Resources; organize, coordinate, and implement a variety of programs, projects and special events; and represent the Human Resources Department at various functions and events.

This position will provide a wide variety of Human Resources and administrative support functions to the Transit Department, including assistance in the hiring and leave processes for Transit employees, the development, review and tracking of performance management (i.e. discipline, evaluations, etc.), and working effectively with various Transit employees from Bus Operators to front-line management.

Human Resources Technicians are expected to be problem-solvers with superb organizational, communication, and time management skills. This position requires the ability to reliably and accurately follow instructions, multitask and work in a fast-paced environment.

If you are looking to grow your skills in Human Resources, the City of Torrance will provide you this opportunity!

For more information about the duties of the position, click here.

The City offers ample opportunities for career growth throughout the organization with its 14 departments, which work together to provide quality service, enriching programs, and exciting events to keep the community safe and thriving. The City also proudly offers exceptional employee benefits and perks! ?Please click?here?for more information on Employee Benefits, Discounts, & Incentives!

QUALIFICATION GUIDELINES

Any combination of education and experience that provides the knowledge and skills required is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and skills would be:

Four years of progressively responsible clerical experience requiring discretion and judgment such as the development and maintenance of personnel and payroll record-keeping systems; coursework in Human Resources, Business or Public Administration or Industrial-Organizational Psychology and experience in a supervisory, senior or lead position over a major clerical function is desirable.

OR

Associates degree in Business Administration, Human Resources Management or a related field and two (2) years of clerical work related to Human Resources.

OR

Bachelors degree in Business, Human Resources Management, Industrial-Organizational Psychology or a related field and six (6) months of responsible clerical/secretarial work.

Successful candidates will possess the following:

Working knowledge of the human resources field;

Established experience in benefits administration;

Outstanding customer service;

Effective handling of multiple projects and constantly shifting priorities and has a high level of organization;

Excellent communication and attention to detail;

Solid computer skills in word processing, spreadsheet, and related software applications; and

Work independently and as a team-player.

HOW TO APPLY & EXAM PROCESS

Interested candidates must submit an online application and supplemental questionnaire at .

Application submission will be accepted on a continuous basis until the position is filled. First review of applications will be those received by Thursday, June 12, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. If a sufficient number of qualified applications are received by the first review date, there is the possibility that the recruitment may close at that time.

Only those candidates who best meet the City and Department's needs will be invited to participate in the examination process, which will consist of the following components:

Performance Test: Weighted 30% (Tentatively scheduled on June 19, 2025)

Panel Interview: Weighted 70% (Tentatively scheduled on June 19, 2025)

The tentative test date(s) will be based on a sufficient number of qualified applications received by the first review date. If a sufficient number of applications are not received by the first review date, there is the possibility that the test date may change to a later date.

Final Department Interview: Tentatively scheduled on July 8, 2025

SPECIAL NOTES

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Applicants with disabilities who require special testing arrangements must contact Human Resources prior to the examination date(s). If you have a disability for which you require an accommodation, please contact us at prior to the test date.

As a condition of employment, candidates must pass a background check.

The provisions of this announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract, and any provisions contained in this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice.

City of Torrance Inclusion Statement

The City of Torrance is a welcoming and culturally-rich community. As a pillar of public service, we strive to be an employer of choice by attracting and retaining a talented workforce where people of diverse backgrounds, cultures, religions, and lifestyles are valued. Our mission is to create an inclusive environment where our staff are empowered to perform at their highest level and contribute towards making a positive impact.

The City is an equal opportunity employer and works towards building collaborative teams from all walks of life without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, ancestry, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state and/or local law. Come join us to help cultivate a workplace that welcomes and celebrates the diversity of our employees!

BENEFIT SUMMARY FOR TORRANCE CITY EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION (TCEA)

Note: Not all benefits listed may be applicable to all positions with in the unit. Please refer to the MOU for specifics.

Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance (sec. 4.9)

The City's monthly contribution for health insurance is as follows:

Employee Only Employee +1 Employee +2 or more

Full Time 597.68 1140.36 1595.96

Part-Time

(hired prior to 1/1/08) 484.21 912.20 1249

Part-Time

(hired after 1/1/08) 356.16 619.92 828.82

The City's monthly contribution for vision insurance is $3.33

The City's monthly contribution for dental insurance is $38.22/EE only and $76.44/EE +1 or more

The City provides a Cash In-Lieu payment of $400 per month for eligible full-time employees for as long as the employee opts-out of medical coverage

City provides a $50,000 life insurance policy

Permanent Part-Time Employees (Sec. 2.8)

Permanent part-time employees working 20 hours per week are entitled to all benefits. Accrual of time and money shall be the amount received by full-time employees.

Premium Pay (sec. 3.1)

Designated Assignments: Varies (see Sec 3.1.E)

Bilingual Pay: $50/month (max 20 employees)

Certification Pay: 5% of base with Paralegal Certification (Legal Assistant II)

Night Shift Differential (sec. 3.5)

Swing Shift: 5% over base pay when or more of the shift is worked after 4:00 p.m.

Graveyard Shift: 7 % when or more of the shift is worked after midnight

Minutes (Sec. 3.6)

Clerical employees assigned to take minutes at evening City Council meetings, paid overtime rate (minimum of 2 hours)

Holidays (sec. 4.1)

13 paid holidays (New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Lincoln's Birthday, Washington's Birthday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day, Friday after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day & New Year's Eve).

Vacation Leave (sec. 4.2)

Vacation accrual rate per month:

Years 1 -2 : 8.67 hours; Year 3: 9.33 hours; Year 4: 10 hours; Years 5 - 9: 12.hours; Years 10 - 20: 15.35 hours; Years 21 - 24: 16.67 hours; Year 25+: 17.33 hours

Maximum Accrual 500 hours

Sick Leave/Personal Leave (sec. 4.3)

Accrue 6 hours per month; maximum accrual of 500 hours.

*Eight (8) hours per month for employees hired before 7/1/75 (except for those not covered by LTD).

**Two work shifts of sick leave may be used for personal leave

Bereavement Leave (sec. 4.6)

Three (3) work shifts (up to two additional work shifts for travel 300 miles or more)

And, two (2) work shifts without pay per death of eligible family members

Disability Insurance (sec. 4.9)

Employee receives 2/3 base pay after elimination period (14 consecutive days for STD and 180 consecutive days for LTD)

*(See Sec 4.9.B.1a for details on coverage for employees who don't qualify for commercial policy).

Retirement (sec. 4.10)

PERS 2@55, single highest year and military buy-back and supplemented by Social Security.

Employees hired prior to 2/1/2011, City pays 7% EPMC*

Employees hired on or after 2/1/2011, pay 7% EPMC*

*Employer Paid Member Contribution (EPMC)

PERS 2@62

"New members" hired on or after 1/01/2013, pay (50%) of normal cost with three year average final compensation.

Deferred Compensation (Sec. 4.11)

457 Plan: Enrollment is voluntary

Family Leave (Sec. 9.8)

40 hours unpaid participation per calendar year

01

The following supplemental questions will be used to evaluate your qualifications for the position for which you are applying. Resumes are encouraged but will NOT be used in lieu of the application or supplemental questions. Please read each question carefully and provide a thorough and complete response. Do NOT state "see resume" or "see application" to respond to any of the following questions. Failure to respond to all questions will be considered an incomplete application and may not be considered for further processing. Do you understand the foregoing?

Yes

No

02

I UNDERSTAND that I am required to describe IN DETAIL my qualifying experience in the Work Experience Section of my application.In addition to including my qualifying experience, I UNDERSTAND that I should list ALL JOBS, regardless of duration, including part-time jobs, military service and any volunteer experience during my entire work history.I UNDERSTAND that when providing my work history, ALL DATES should be UPDATED, starting with my most recent job.I UNDERSTAND that answers that I provide to the supplemental questions should be reflected in the Work Experience Section of my application.I UNDERSTAND that if I am currently employed by the City of Torrance, I MUST provide my appropriate job classification/title and provide a description of my duties in the Work Experience Section of my application.I have read these statements in their entirety and understand them completely and to their fullest.

Yes

No

03

Please indicate your highest level of education completed.

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate's Degree

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

04

If you possess a Bachelor's or Master's degree, please list your field of study. If none, type "N/A".

05

Please indicate your years of progressively responsible clerical experience related to Human Resources.

Less than 1 year

1 to 2 years

2 to 4 years

4 years or more

06

Please indicate your years of experience with recruitment and the hiring process.

None

Less than 1 year

1 to 2 years

2 to 4 years

4 years or more

07

Do you have experience in explaining or interpreting the recruitment and hiring process and/or any rules, policies and procedures to potential candidates and employees?

Yes

No

08

Do you have experience using any Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS)?

Yes

No

09

If you answered yes to the question above, please list any HRIS software that you have used. If none, please type N/A.

10

This position requires you to be the coordinating point of a high performance team focused on customer service and productivity. Explain how you have been successful in balancing the need for individual customer attention with a high volume of work.

11

What is your level of proficiency using Microsoft Word?

None

Basic

Intermediate

Advanced

12

What is your level of proficiency using Microsoft Excel?

None

Basic

Intermediate

Advanced

13

Indicate the area(s) of Human Resources that you have experience. (Note: You will need to demonstrate your experience in the employment application).

None

Worker's Compensation

Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

Performance Management

Employee Relations

Payroll and Timekeeping

14

Give an example(s) of how you manage a constant flow of confidential paperwork and electronic files. Include in your example how you establish and maintain accurate records, files, and database systems.

Required Question