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ABOUT FREMONT

Fremont is a well-managed and innovative city, and has recently generated national attention by placing 7th on the list of the Greenest Cities in America according to a 2018 Wallet Hub survey and ranking 3rd Best City in the Nation  to raise a family, according to another 2018 survey by Wallet Hub. Located in the heart of the Bay Area and Silicon Valley, Fremont prides itself on innovation, green technology, a low crime rate, great schools, a low unemployment rate, quality parks and nearby open space, and an incredibly diverse population of over 235,000 residents.   As a full service City, Fremont employs over 937 regular employees and has a General Fund budget of $205 million.  

THE POSITIONS AND TEAM

The Human Resources Technician I/II is an exciting opportunity for individuals with a passion for human resources in the public sector and with an eye for details.  Our Human Resources team provides a high-level of customer service across the entire organization.  The positions perform a variety of highly specialized technical and detailed work in the preparation, review, verification and processing of centralized payroll and benefits transactions.  Human Resources Technicians interpret and apply relevant benefits and payroll regulations, policies and procedures.  The positions also coordinate HR activities that are administered in compliance with federal and state laws, rules, and regulations, such as COBRA, ACA, FMLA/CFRA, PDL, HIPAA, IRS and relevant regulations.  

Two Human Resources Technician positions will be filled - a regular full-time position in Benefits, and a temporary full-time position in Payroll.  The duration of the temporary assignment is expected to provide support for approximately five to six months, with a start date in April 2019.

Benefits - HR Technician Position (Regular Full-time)

- Assists with day-to-day operations of the City’s health and welfare benefits program, including medical insurance, dental, vision, flexible spending account, transportation spending account, short/long-term disability, life insurance, deferred compensation, EAP and COBRA.
- Performs duties relating to processing health/benefits vendor payments, reconciling and auditing billing statements within established deadlines.
- Prepares on-boarding/off-boarding paperwork for employees, including conducting employee meetings and orientations.

Payroll - HR Technician Position (Temporary Full-time)

- Assists with routine payroll operations, including processing bi-weekly payroll with accuracy (mandatory/voluntary deductions, special pays, leave payouts, payroll accruals) and recordkeeping of employee payroll transaction documents.
- Processes online transactions, reconciles records, pay warrants and runs payroll reports utilizing the City’s HRIS (PeopleSoft) system.
- Performs duties related to processing health/benefits vendor payments, reconciling and auditing billing statements within established deadlines.

Both Human Resources Technician positions are responsible for supporting special benefits/payroll projects including, but not limited to:  open enrollment, audits, HRIS system testing.  

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The Human Resources Director is looking for a highly qualified Human Resources Analyst to assist with the day-to-day operations of department programs to include recruitment and selection, policy development and implementation, classification and compensation, labor relations and risk management.

The actual salary shall be determined by the final candidate’s qualifications and experience.  In addition to the starting salary, employees in the Program Performance Auditor II and Program Performance Auditor Senior classifications shall also receive an approximate five percent (5%) ongoing non-pensionable compensation pay. 
 
In the City of San José, Program Performance Auditors:

• Collect, evaluate, and interpret myriad data and financial records to reach fact-based conclusions about current levels of service.
• Analyze complex operations and organizational issues, and assess alternatives to improve service delivery.
• Collaborate in teams and work comfortably in a variety of settings, including with staff in other departments.
• Summarize complex ideas and data; create visual displays of information; and write clear and convincing reports.

 
This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions in this, or other divisions or departments. If you are interested in employment in this classification, you should apply to ensure you are considered for additional opportunities that may utilize the applicants from this recruitment.

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Check out our excellent benefit package, including 100% City paid medical & dental, Cal-Train Go Pass, deferred contribution match, health reimbursement account and much more!!!

If you embrace collaboration, enjoy independence to develop creative solutions, and enthusiastically approach challenging tasks, you will thrive in our ideal work environment! This is a fantastic opportunity to lead a dedicated team of human resources professionals who continually raise the bar of delivering quality customer service and striving for professional growth. A human resources background, especially in the public sector, is ideal. However, we are interested in considering anyone who can analyze situations and people; apply logic and sound judgment; anticipate and prevent avoidable problems; possess a political acumen; advise and supervise consistently and fairly; balance flexibility with compliance; and come to work everyday with infectious positivity.   The ideal candidate will champion the values recently developed by staff, to express how we work together:

We are optimistic. 

We build trust. 

We are resourceful. 

We help one another succeed. 

We innovate. 

We strive to grow professionally and personally. 

The Human Resources Manager is an integral part of the City's Management Team, Administrative Services Department leadership, and Human Resources Division work group.

The Human Resources Manager plans, manages, and oversees the daily functions, operations, and activities of the Human Resources Division. It is essential that the Human Resources Manager is responsive to all customers and takes a pro-active and collaborative approach to working with all levels of the organization, recognizing the value each and every employee contributes to the success of the City team. The following duties are illustrative of the Human Resources Manager's responsibilities:

• Acts as City’s Safety Officer, ensures implementation and compliance of the City’s Safety Program.
• Directs programs of employee training and development to ensure a well-trained and effective workforce.
• Manages the City’s labor relations function.
• Directs the City’s equal employment process for protected groups.
• Administers Workers’ Compensation program; ensures ADA/FEHA compliance.
• Directs comprehensive classification, job evaluation, compensation and benefits administration activities.
• Participates in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for the division; recommends within departmental policy, appropriate service and staffing levels; recommends and administers policies and procedures.
• Participates in the development, administration, and oversight of the division’s budget.
• Develops and standardizes procedures and methods to improve and continuously monitors the efficiency and effectiveness of assigned programs, service delivery methods, and procedures; assesses and monitors workload, administrative and support systems, and internal reporting relationships; identifies opportunities for improvement and recommends changes to management.
• Ensures adherence to the City’s disciplinary process through education and coaching for supervisors and managers.
• Receives, investigates, and responds to difficult and sensitive problems and inquiries in a professional manner; identifies and reports findings and takes necessary corrective action.
• Provides highly complex staff assistance to the Assistant City Manager/Administrative Services Director; conducts a variety of organizational and operational studies, special projects, and investigations; prepares and presents staff reports and other necessary correspondence related to assigned activities and services; presents reports to various commissions, committees, and boards.

Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. Please review the job description for additional information.

A valid California driver license is required. The selected candidate will be required to successfully pass the background process, including fingerprinting, national criminal history checks, DMV report review, credit check, and professional reference checks.