Human Resources Technician

Human Resources Technician

Irvine Ranch Water District is currently hiring for a Human Resources Technician. If you are interested in applying for this great job opportunity, please electronically submit your resume, cover letter, and a list of three professional references to the following link. For questions or additional information, please contact Chelsea Freeman at View phone number on click.appcast.io or View email address on click.appcast.io.

Minimum Qualifications

Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

Education: Equivalent to an associate degree in business administration, social sciences, human resources, or a related field.

Experience: Three years of journey-level paraprofessional human resources or related experience is required. Public sector human resources experience highly desirable.

Knowledge of:

• Basic principles and practices of the human resources function in a public agency setting.
• Policies and procedures related to recruitment, selection, classification, compensation, and benefits administration.
• Record keeping, information processing requirements, and rules and policies related to human resources.
• Computerized systems and computer software and systems related to human resources processes; other computer applications related to work, including word-processing and spreadsheet software.
• Methods, techniques, and practices of data collection and basic report writing.
• Business letter writing and standard writing practices for correspondence.
• Applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulatory codes, ordinances, and procedures relevant to the assigned area of responsibility.
• Record keeping principles and procedures.
• Modern office practices, methods, and computer equipment and applications related to the work.
• Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively supporting employees, our Board of Directors, members of the public, applicants, vendors, and contractors.

Ability to:

• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with all levels of office, management, and field employees. Represent the District in a professional manner when dealing with outside professionals and applicants.
• Interpret, apply, explain, and ensure compliance with applicable Federal, State, and local laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures of human resources administration processing, employee record-keeping functions, basic employee benefits processes, and Union Memoranda of Understanding.
• Review human resources documents for completeness and accuracy.
• Administer effective recruitment, testing, and selection practices.
• Maintain accurate and confidential human resources records.
• Review and reconcile employee benefit records.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive personal information of applicants, employees, former employees, and other matters affecting employee relations.

Benefits

IRWD offers a comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees and their eligible dependents. These benefits include the following: retirement benefits; medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; and a variety of other benefits. Benefits may vary based on employment status. This benefits overview is intended to be a summary, is not intended to be all-inclusive, and may not be applicable to all employees.

Retirement: Employees hired on or after January 1, 2013: The District, in compliance with the California Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2012 (PEPRA), implemented a third tier for new employees hired on or after January 1, 2013. New employees hired on or after January 1, 2013 who have not been in PERS membership or in membership with a reciprocal retirement system within 6 months of hire date will receive benefits under the California Public Employees Retirement System at a 2 percent at age 62 formula. This formula gradually increases to a maximum benefits of 2.5 percent at age 67. Final compensation calculations will be based on the highest three-year average of regular recurring pay. The District pays the employer's share of these costs. The employee share of the pension cost of 7.50% is paid in full by the employees hired under this formula. Employees hired on or after September 29, 2012 or "Classic" PERS members hired on or after January 1, 2013: On September 24, 2012, the IRWD Board of Directors approved the addition of a second tier to the CalPERS retirement benefits. New employees hired on or after September 29th through December 31, 2012, and employees hired on or after January 1, 2013 who have been in PERS membership or in membership with a reciprocal retirement system, will receive benefits under the California Public Employees Retirement System at 2 percent at age 60 formula. This formula gradually increases to a maximum benefit of 2.418% at age 63. The District pays the employer share of these costs and the employee share of the pension cost of 7% is paid in full by the employees hired under this formula. Final retirement compensation calculations are based on the highest three-year average of regular, recurring pay. IRWD does not participate or pay into Social Security except for the Medicare portion.

Medical Insurance: IRWD contracts with CalPERS for medical insurance coverage. Employees may elect coverage from a variety of PPO and HMO plans. The employee and District contribution for health insurance varies by plan. Coverage is effective the first day of the month following the date of hire.

Dental Insurance: IRWD contracts with Delta Dental for dental coverage. IRWD pays 100% of the premium for dental coverage for eligible employees and their eligible dependents. Coverage is effective the first day of the month following the date of hire.

Vision Insurance: IRWD contracts with the EyeMed for vision coverage. IRWD pays 100% of the premium for vision coverage for eligible employees and their eligible dependents. Coverage is effective the first day of the month following the date of hire.

Life Insurance: Eligible employees are provided with life insurance coverage equal to three or four times their annual salary, depending on their level of compensation. Eligible dependents are also covered for a flat benefit amount. Coverage is effective the first day of the month following the date of hire.

Deferred Compensation: Participation in a deferred compensation plan is available through Empower Retirement. Enrollment is voluntary and contributions are employee-paid and subject to IRS limits. The District matches employee contributions up to 3% of base pay after 1 year of employment.

Paid Vacation: Eligible employees begin accruing vacation benefits at the rate of 80 hours per year for the first 5 years of employment. Employees accrue 120 hours per year after 5 years of employment and 160 hours per year after 10 years of employment.

Paid Holidays: The District offers 10 scheduled paid holidays plus two personal holiday per year.

Sick Leave: Eligible employees accrue 96 hours of sick leave annually.

Flexible Spending Accounts: Eligible employees may elect to participate in the District's Flex Advantage program. This program allows employees to deposit pre-tax dollars into special accounts to be used for a variety of purposes, including paying for qualified miscellaneous health care expenses and dependent care expenses. IRWD contracts with a third party to administer to process payments from employee accounts using claim forms or a Flex Spending debit card.

Educational Assistance: The District will share in the pre-approved educational costs of tuition and books for employees who wish to attend college or take certification classes.