Human Resources Technician I/II at City of Vacaville, CA
City of Vacaville, CA · Vacaville, United States Of America · Onsite
- Professional
- Office in Vacaville
About the Department
The City of Vacaville - A beautiful place to live, a great place to work!
With more than 600 employees, the City of Vacaville values work-life balance and offers work schedules with every other Friday off, employee social and wellness activities, casual dress days, competitive pay, generous benefits and a substantial retirement package.
Human Resources Technician I - $62,284 - $75,707 annually
Working for the City of Vacaville comes with an excellent benefits package including:
- Medical Insurance at affordable rates - City covers up to 85% of Kaiser premium, other plans are also available
- Vision and Dental Insurance monthly premiums covered 100% by the City
- Paid sick leave, vacation leave, thirteen holidays and two floating holidays a year
- Tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment
- Deferred compensation plan with up to 6% City contribution available
- California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) plan enrollment and Retiree Health Savings account
Workers’ Compensation & Protected Leaves
- Oversees daily administration of the Workers’ Compensation, Protected Leaves, DOT and Ergonomics programs.
- Interprets and applies regulations related to Workers’ Compensation, FMLA, CFRA, PDL and other state and federal leave laws.
- Communicates regularly with employees regarding medical conditions, life events and workplace injuries.
Payroll & Benefits
- Administers employee benefit programs including health, dental, vision, life insurance and retirement plans, serves as primary point of contact for employee benefit inquiries and enrollment.
- Ensures compliance with applicable laws and policies, coordinates with benefit providers and processes documentation for new hires, terminations and qualifying life events.
- Processes bi-weekly payroll for all employees, ensuring accurate calculation of wages, deductions and withholdings in compliance with federal, state and local regulations.
- Maintains and audits payroll records, responds to employee payroll inquiries and prepares reports for internal and external stakeholders.
Recruitment & Personnel Actions
- Support the full recruitment and onboarding process by drafting job postings, screening applications, assisting with exams and interviews, conducting candidate pre-placement activities, assigning onboarding materials and updating HR systems.
- Process and audit personnel actions to ensure accuracy and compliance with City policies, maintaining up-to-date information in HR and payroll systems.
- Coordinate and monitor key HR programs such as performance evaluations, position control and employee training, organize schedules, materials and logistics.
- Research, compile and organize HR data to prepare accurate reports, correspondence and presentations.
- Serve as a responsive and helpful resource to employees and managers by providing timely information and support on a variety of HR topics.
Position Duties
- Excellent customer service skills;
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook);
- Human Resources-related experience or training;
- The ability to quickly master new computer applications;
- Strong, accurate data entry skills;
- Attention to detail;
- The ability to organize, multitask, prioritize and work under pressure;
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
- An energetic and positive attitude; and
- A sense of humor
HUMAN RESOURCES TECHNICIAN I
Education: Equivalent to an Associate’s degree with coursework in Human Resources or a closely related field.
Experience: Three (3) years of increasingly responsible work experience performing administrative and technical support.
Education: Equivalent to an Associate's degree with coursework in human resources or a closely related field. Specialized training in public Human Resources administration is highly desirable.
Experience: Two (2) years work experience performing increasingly responsible duties in a position equivalent to Human Resources Technician I in the City of Vacaville.
Minimum Qualifications
A completed City of Vacaville Employment Application and Supplemental Questionnaire must be received by Human Resources at 650 Merchant Street, Vacaville, CA 95688 by 5:30 p.m., Monday, October 20, 2025.
Applicants are encouraged to apply online at www.cityofvacaville.com. Application packets may also be requested in person at the Human Resources Department or by calling (707) 449-5101.
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application packet.
IMPORTANT: Contact with applicants will primarily occur via email. Please ensure that your application indicates a valid email address which you check on a regular basis.
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Applicants receiving a conditional offer of employment must successfully complete the pre-placement process for this position before a final offer will be extended. Pre-placement assessments for this position include education and experience verification and Livescan (FBI/DOJ fingerprint review).
