Human Resources Technician bei City of Champaign, IL

About the Department

Are you ready to grow your career in public-sector Human Resources (HR)? Do you want an opportunity to give back and serve your community? Then consider applying today to join our growing team as the next Human Resources Technician with the City of Champaign Human Resources Department.

Responsibilities of Position

The Human Resources Technician is an integral role contributing to the smooth operation of the Department. They support a variety of HR functions related to payroll, benefits, and recruiting, requiring a broad HR knowledge and strong attention to detail. They maintain employee information in a human resources information system (HRIS) by entering and reviewing payroll, benefits, and position personnel actions. The HR Technician also develops and posts jobs through an applicant tracking system and places job advertisements. They conduct benefit billing audits, compile information and prepare reports, coordinate records, and back-up the HR Administrative Assistant with customer service and reception tasks.

Salary and Benefits:
• Starting annual salary: $68,890 - $78,732, DOQ.
• Full-time, on-site, FLSA non-exempt, non-bargaining unit (NBU) position.
• The City of Champaign offers excellent fringe benefits including:
• Paid vacation, sick, and personal leave and 11 paid City holidays each year
• Health, life, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement health savings and flexible spending plans
• Retirement benefits through the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF)

View the Salary Schedule and Non-Bargaining Unit Exempt Full-Time Fringe Benefit Summary at: ChampaignIL.gov/Salaries. View the full Non-Bargaining Unit Employee handbook at ChampaignIL.gov/hr/jobs/bargaining-units/.

Required Qualifications

• Associate degree in human resources, business administration or a similar field or high school diploma or equivalent supplemented by additional human resources training or experience.
• Experience performing similar technical work related to human resources including payroll, HRIS, recruiting, or benefit administration.
• An equivalent combination of work experience and education that demonstrates the required knowledge, skills, and abilities will be considered.
• Knowledge of HR functions, best practices, laws, and regulations in a variety of areas, including hiring, payroll, and employee benefits.
• Experience working with confidential information.
• Strong customer, organization, and time management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Experience working with Tyler MUNIS or similar Human Resources Information System.
• Experience working in public-sector human resources.

Drug screening and criminal background check will be required. The annual starting salary range is $68,890 - $78,732, DOQ, plus an excellent fringe benefits package. Applications must be submitted online no later than Sunday, October 19, 2025.

Position Duties

The City of Champaign is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, minorities and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The City of Champaign is committed to promoting a work environment and a community that values and supports diversity and inclusion. Contact the Human Resources Department at (217) 403-8770 Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. if you require an accommodation to complete this application or during any phase of the application, interview, or employment process.

The following locations offer free Internet access and assistance: The following locations offer free Internet access and assistance: Champaign Public Library, Champaign Public Library Douglass Branch, and the Illinois WorkNet Center.

Our mission is to provide responsive, caring, cost-effective service in partnership with our community.

These values guide our work:

Personal Integrity
We act in the best interests of the City
We behave in an ethical and legal manner
We are open and honest
We follow through on commitments
We are loyal to the City

Responsibility
We anticipate issues, problems, and opportunities
We take initiative
We act to prevent and solve problems
We take responsibility for the outcome of our actions and decisions
We hold ourselves and others accountable

Respect
We treat others in a fair, courteous, and equitable manner
We actively listen and seek understanding
We provide a direct response
We embrace ethnic and cultural diversity in the community and our workplace
We are positive and cooperative
We are willing to apologize

Teamwork
We know and respect our roles and responsibilities
We ask who needs to be involved and we involve others appropriately
We define and agree upon the goals
We collaborate to achieve organizational goals
We help others accomplish their goals
We share authority, responsibility, and credit

Results
We take pride in our work
We complete assignments and projects on time and within budget
We evaluate outcomes and seek feedback on our performance
We learn from our mistakes
We innovate