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The Organization

Fremont is a well-managed and innovative city! Located in the heart of the Bay Area and Silicon Valley, Fremont prides itself on innovation, clean technology and advanced manufacturing, a low crime rate, great schools, a low unemployment rate, quality parks, nearby open space, and an incredibly diverse population of over 235,000 residents.  As a full-service city, Fremont employs 962 regular employees and operates on a FY 2020-21 General Fund budget of $213.4 million.  With its strong and diversified business base, Fremont is an important economic force in the region.  The City strives to be an innovator in municipal government, with dynamic leadership provided by the City Council and City Manager.  

The Department

The Human Resources Department consists of a total staff of 15 and is responsible for the following program activities:
- Recruitment and selection
- Classification and compensation
- Employee and labor relations
- Organizational development
- Employee benefits and payroll administration

The Position

The Human Resources Benefits & Payroll Manager is one of three division level manager positions reporting to the Human Resources Director.  The position is a working manager and has overall responsibility for planning, managing and evaluating the benefits and payroll activities, programs and staff (Human Resources Analysts and Technicians) within the division.  Major responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Manage and coordinate a diverse portfolio of medical, dental, vision and other employee benefits plans and programs, including short term and long term disability, flexible spending accounts, basic and supplemental life,  deferred compensation and many other benefits plan options.
- Monitor the developments and legislation related to human resources benefits and payroll-related matters, including evaluating the impact upon City operations, and recommends and implements policy and procedural improvements.
- Manage and assist the team with troubleshooting and initiating the appropriate resolution on a variety of benefits and payroll issues.
- Lead and engage the benefits and payroll team to update and modernize administrative policies and processes.
- Manage and coordinate the annual benefits open enrollment process.
- Partner and coordinate with benefits providers and the City’s benefits broker to obtain the best rates and coverages for a variety of products.
- Conduct benefits costing and analysis in support of the labor negotiation process.
- Oversee administrative benefits/payroll activities, which includes benefits billing and reconciliation, audits, CalPERS disability retirements, the City’s retiree medical reimbursement program and responding to public records act requests.
- Manage and facilitate the City’s Deferred Compensation Governance work plan items in partnership with the Deferred Compensation Governance Committee.

 Applications will be accepted for this position on an ongoing basis. The selection process may include a written examination and interview.

This hourly position is not in Civil Service and does not receive benefits.

10-15 hours/week

THE POSITION

Library Aides provide customer service to library visitors. Duties include checking items in and out at the Checkout Desk, opening new library accounts, collecting fines and fees, shelving materials, and assisting library visitors in finding materials and using the computers. Other tasks may include processing materials, providing storytimes for children, and assisting with other public programs for children, teens and adults. This is an ideal job for someone who is friendly, computer savvy, enjoys working with the public, putting things in order, and is detail-oriented. Bilingual skills are desirable.

DEFINITION

Under supervision, to do library clerical, technical and customer service work, and related assignments as required.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Check materials in and out, sort materials, open new library accounts, explain library policies and resolve disputes, collect fines and fees, assist library patrons with self-checkout and public-use computers, printers, photocopiers, and scanners, answer routine information questions, complete opening and closing procedures, and perform related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:  Modern office and record-keeping procedures; use of office equipment and technology; numerical and alphabetical filing; basic mathematical principles.

Ability to: 

Provide excellent customer service; apply and explain library policies; communicate clearly, both orally and in writing; perform basic troubleshooting and assist patrons with computer use; adapt to changing technology and working conditions; learn the Dewey Decimal Classification System and library procedures; interact positively and cooperate with co-workers; function under demanding time pressure; respond in a positive manner to supervision; and attend work and perform duties on a regular and consistent basis. 

Bilingual ability (Spanish, Mandarin, Cantonese, or Tagalog) is highly desirable.

Must be physically able to stand for extended periods, walk, bend, kneel, push wheeled carts, lift, reach overhead, go up and down stairs, and use a step stool.

Availability for evening and Saturday shifts is required.

Education: Graduation from high school or equivalent

Experience: None