Human Resources Technician

We are looking for a Human Resources Technician to support a local government organization in Hermosa Beach, California. This contract-to-permanent opportunity is ideal for someone who thrives in a service-focused environment and can balance administrative precision with strong interpersonal support. The role contributes to recruiting, benefits coordination, leave tracking, records administration, and employee support while handling sensitive information with discretion.

Responsibilities:

• Manage job posting distribution across digital recruiting channels and track candidate activity within the applicant management process.

• Review submitted applications for baseline qualifications and communicate status updates to applicants throughout the hiring process.

• Coordinate interview and testing logistics by arranging schedules, preparing materials, and supporting a positive candidate experience.

• Lead onboarding administration for new employees, including orientation coordination and completion of required employment, tax, and retirement documentation.

• Maintain and verify personnel and benefits data to support employment changes such as salary adjustments, promotions, and coverage updates.

• Track employee leave activity, prepare related correspondence, and work with payroll to ensure accurate status reporting.

• Respond to routine questions from employees and community members regarding job opportunities, benefit programs, and human resources procedures.

• Arrange pre-employment screenings such as physicals, background reviews, and drug testing, and monitor completion for compliance purposes.

• Organize personnel, medical, and recruitment records in accordance with retention requirements, privacy standards, and departmental procedures.

• Assist with reporting and administrative support by compiling workforce data, processing vendor invoices, and maintaining budget tracking logs.

Qualifications:

• Experience providing administrative support in human resources, personnel services, or a related office environment.
• Working knowledge of recruitment coordination, onboarding activities, benefits administration, and employee recordkeeping.
• Ability to handle confidential employee information with sound judgment, professionalism, and discretion.
• Familiarity with leave tracking, screening coordination, and employment-related documentation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for responding to staff and public inquiries clearly and professionally.
• Proficiency with HR databases, applicant tracking tools, and standard office software used for record maintenance and reporting.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines, maintain accurate files, and follow established policies and compliance requirements.

Compensation

$30.00-$35.00 Hourly

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