City of Moreno Valley, CA
Human Resources Technician (Recruitment & Retention)
City of Moreno Valley, CA, Moreno Valley, California, United States, 92551
Salary :
$77,168.00 - $108,680.00 Annually Location :
Moreno Valley, CA Job Type:
Professional Administrative Management - Conf Job Number:
2025-00053 Department:
Human Resources Division:
Recruitment Opening Date:
10/22/2025 Closing Date:
11/5/2025 5:00 PM Pacific FLSA:
Exempt
Description Bring your enthusiasm to our HR team, drive recruiting, onboarding, and engagement as a Recruitment Technician! Apply immediately!
First review of applications scheduled
Wednesday, October 29, 2025.
Written Exams tentatively scheduled for Wednesday November 5, 2025. This recruitment may close at any time without notice after the first review deadline.
Recruitment may be used to establish an eligibility list for future vacancies
This position will have the option of a 4/10 or 9/80 schedule with Friday's off. YOUR POSITION We are seeking a detail-oriented
Human Resources Technician
to support recruitment and onboarding processes within our HR department. Our department includes four Technicians, three Analysts, two Senior Analysts, two Division Managers, and one Director. We support over 450 full-time employees, as well as several temporary and part-time staff across our divisions of Recruitment, Benefits Administration, and Risk Management. This role ensures efficient hiring practices by assisting with pre-requisition planning, managing recruitment logistics, coordinating interviews, leveraging NEOGOV for daily tasks such as screening minimum qualifications, tracking onboarding progress, and managing candidate communications. Additional responsibilities include facilitating job offers, preparing new hire personnel files, and conducting first-day orientations.
Find additional information in the job description. YOU WILL HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO Strengthen the City's workforce by supporting recruitment and onboarding processes. Collaborate with hiring managers and candidates to meet recruitment goals and timelines. Leverage NeoGov to manage candidate communications, track progress, and streamline hiring workflows. Contribute to a seamless onboarding experience for new hires. Ensure compliance with hiring practices and maintain accurate, confidential records.
OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE
The ideal HR Technician is a proactive, detail-oriented professional who thrives in fast-paced, collaborative environments. Skilled in NEOGOV (Insight, Onboard, Perform), SharePoint, and intranet management, they handle time-sensitive recruitment tasks with precision. Known for strong interpersonal and communication skills, they build lasting relationships across all levels. They bring initiative, creativity, and a positive attitude to problem-solving, event coordination, and employee engagement. With a commitment to exceptional service and the City's values, they foster an inclusive workplace and adapt seamlessly to evolving team needs. This candidate is driven to create a welcoming and inclusive environment for all employees, making meaningful contributions to recruitment, onboarding, and retention initiatives.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS A typical way of obtaining the knowledge, skills and abilities outlined above is graduation from high school or a G.E.D. equivalent; and five years of increasingly responsible office administrative experience that provide familiarity with recruiting, interviewing and other human resource management practices; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS Human Resources Technician is a paraprofessional technical and administrative support class in the City's human resource management job family. Incumbents perform assignments of varied difficulty in carrying out recruitment and selection programs and in support of other human resource program areas. Incumbents are expected to perform job assignments without close supervision using knowledge of City policies and human resource practices and procedures learned through experience. Human Resources Technician is distinguished from Human Resources Analyst in that incumbents in the latter class independently perform professional assignments requiring the use of management and human resource theory and principles gained through professional education and experience.
THE CITY Moreno Valley was incorporated in 1984 as a General Law City, merging the communities of Moreno, Sunnymead and Edgemont. The City operates under a Council-Manager form of government. The City Council is comprised of an elected Mayor and four Council Members elected by district. The City has a committed customer-service oriented workforce comprised of more than 450 employees who provide a wide-range of municipal services including Public Works, Economic Development, Community Development, Parks and Community Services, Financial and Management Services and Library services. The City contracts with Riverside County for Police and Fire services. THE SELECTION PROCESS
Applicants possessing the MOST DESIRABLE qualifications at each level, based on a screening of required application materials, including the competed Supplemental Questionnaire, will be invited to continue in the selection process.
The City of Moreno Valley prioritizes and is committed to continuously providing a workplace where equal employment opportunity is afforded to all people.
As part of this commitment, The City of Moreno Valley will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodations are needed to participate in the interview process, please contact Human Resources at or (951) 413-3045. BENEFITS:
For an overview of the City of Moreno Valley's excellent benefit offerings, please click the following link:
SELECTION PROCESS:
Following an administrative review of each application, only the most qualified applicants will be invited to an oral interview and/or testing. The successful candidate will be required to pass a medical examination, and to submit original documentation to establish both work authorization and identity (per the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986). Criminal background investigations will be conducted, and, in accordance with our Drug Free Workplace Policy, a Drug Screening Test will be required.
The City of Moreno Valley is an EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. For further information regarding this position, contact the Human Resources Department at (951) 413-3045.
The provisions of this job announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. 01
Please Indicate the highest level of education you have completed.
Less than High School Diploma or GED High School Diploma or GED Some college coursework completed (less than 59 semester units or less than 89 quarter units) Associate's Degree (at least 60 semester units or 90 quarter units) Bachelor's Degree (at least 120 semester units or 180 quarter units) Master's Degree or higher
02
Do you have governmental agency experience?
Yes No
03
If you answered "Yes" to the question above, please provide the name of the government agency where you gained your experience. ("See Resume" is not a valid response, if you do not have this experience, put N/A) 04
How many years of full-time equivalent experience do you have supporting and/or performing HR/Recruitment functions?
None Less than two (2) years Two (2) - three (3) years Four (4) - five (5) years Five (5) years or more
05
Please indicate the NEOGOV modules you are proficient with.
Eforms Insight Perform Onboard Learn OHC None of the above
06
How would you rate your proficiency in using NEOGOV or similar recruitment management systems?
Expert: Extensive experience using NeoGov for recruitment, onboarding, and tracking Proficient: Regular use of NeoGov or similar systems for recruitment tasks. Beginner: Limited experience but willing to learn and adapt quickly. No experience but eager to learn.
07
Please share your experience working with staff and how you made them feel welcomed. 08
Describe your experience with onboarding new hires and conducting new hire orientation. Include steps taken to ensure a smooth onboarding process in your response.If you do not have experience, please indicate "N/A". Required Question
$77,168.00 - $108,680.00 Annually Location :
Moreno Valley, CA Job Type:
Professional Administrative Management - Conf Job Number:
2025-00053 Department:
Human Resources Division:
Recruitment Opening Date:
10/22/2025 Closing Date:
11/5/2025 5:00 PM Pacific FLSA:
Exempt
Description Bring your enthusiasm to our HR team, drive recruiting, onboarding, and engagement as a Recruitment Technician! Apply immediately!
First review of applications scheduled
Wednesday, October 29, 2025.
Written Exams tentatively scheduled for Wednesday November 5, 2025. This recruitment may close at any time without notice after the first review deadline.
Recruitment may be used to establish an eligibility list for future vacancies
This position will have the option of a 4/10 or 9/80 schedule with Friday's off. YOUR POSITION We are seeking a detail-oriented
Human Resources Technician
to support recruitment and onboarding processes within our HR department. Our department includes four Technicians, three Analysts, two Senior Analysts, two Division Managers, and one Director. We support over 450 full-time employees, as well as several temporary and part-time staff across our divisions of Recruitment, Benefits Administration, and Risk Management. This role ensures efficient hiring practices by assisting with pre-requisition planning, managing recruitment logistics, coordinating interviews, leveraging NEOGOV for daily tasks such as screening minimum qualifications, tracking onboarding progress, and managing candidate communications. Additional responsibilities include facilitating job offers, preparing new hire personnel files, and conducting first-day orientations.
Find additional information in the job description. YOU WILL HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO Strengthen the City's workforce by supporting recruitment and onboarding processes. Collaborate with hiring managers and candidates to meet recruitment goals and timelines. Leverage NeoGov to manage candidate communications, track progress, and streamline hiring workflows. Contribute to a seamless onboarding experience for new hires. Ensure compliance with hiring practices and maintain accurate, confidential records.
OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE
The ideal HR Technician is a proactive, detail-oriented professional who thrives in fast-paced, collaborative environments. Skilled in NEOGOV (Insight, Onboard, Perform), SharePoint, and intranet management, they handle time-sensitive recruitment tasks with precision. Known for strong interpersonal and communication skills, they build lasting relationships across all levels. They bring initiative, creativity, and a positive attitude to problem-solving, event coordination, and employee engagement. With a commitment to exceptional service and the City's values, they foster an inclusive workplace and adapt seamlessly to evolving team needs. This candidate is driven to create a welcoming and inclusive environment for all employees, making meaningful contributions to recruitment, onboarding, and retention initiatives.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS A typical way of obtaining the knowledge, skills and abilities outlined above is graduation from high school or a G.E.D. equivalent; and five years of increasingly responsible office administrative experience that provide familiarity with recruiting, interviewing and other human resource management practices; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS Human Resources Technician is a paraprofessional technical and administrative support class in the City's human resource management job family. Incumbents perform assignments of varied difficulty in carrying out recruitment and selection programs and in support of other human resource program areas. Incumbents are expected to perform job assignments without close supervision using knowledge of City policies and human resource practices and procedures learned through experience. Human Resources Technician is distinguished from Human Resources Analyst in that incumbents in the latter class independently perform professional assignments requiring the use of management and human resource theory and principles gained through professional education and experience.
THE CITY Moreno Valley was incorporated in 1984 as a General Law City, merging the communities of Moreno, Sunnymead and Edgemont. The City operates under a Council-Manager form of government. The City Council is comprised of an elected Mayor and four Council Members elected by district. The City has a committed customer-service oriented workforce comprised of more than 450 employees who provide a wide-range of municipal services including Public Works, Economic Development, Community Development, Parks and Community Services, Financial and Management Services and Library services. The City contracts with Riverside County for Police and Fire services. THE SELECTION PROCESS
Applicants possessing the MOST DESIRABLE qualifications at each level, based on a screening of required application materials, including the competed Supplemental Questionnaire, will be invited to continue in the selection process.
The City of Moreno Valley prioritizes and is committed to continuously providing a workplace where equal employment opportunity is afforded to all people.
As part of this commitment, The City of Moreno Valley will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodations are needed to participate in the interview process, please contact Human Resources at or (951) 413-3045. BENEFITS:
For an overview of the City of Moreno Valley's excellent benefit offerings, please click the following link:
SELECTION PROCESS:
Following an administrative review of each application, only the most qualified applicants will be invited to an oral interview and/or testing. The successful candidate will be required to pass a medical examination, and to submit original documentation to establish both work authorization and identity (per the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986). Criminal background investigations will be conducted, and, in accordance with our Drug Free Workplace Policy, a Drug Screening Test will be required.
The City of Moreno Valley is an EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. For further information regarding this position, contact the Human Resources Department at (951) 413-3045.
The provisions of this job announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. 01
Please Indicate the highest level of education you have completed.
Less than High School Diploma or GED High School Diploma or GED Some college coursework completed (less than 59 semester units or less than 89 quarter units) Associate's Degree (at least 60 semester units or 90 quarter units) Bachelor's Degree (at least 120 semester units or 180 quarter units) Master's Degree or higher
02
Do you have governmental agency experience?
Yes No
03
If you answered "Yes" to the question above, please provide the name of the government agency where you gained your experience. ("See Resume" is not a valid response, if you do not have this experience, put N/A) 04
How many years of full-time equivalent experience do you have supporting and/or performing HR/Recruitment functions?
None Less than two (2) years Two (2) - three (3) years Four (4) - five (5) years Five (5) years or more
05
Please indicate the NEOGOV modules you are proficient with.
Eforms Insight Perform Onboard Learn OHC None of the above
06
How would you rate your proficiency in using NEOGOV or similar recruitment management systems?
Expert: Extensive experience using NeoGov for recruitment, onboarding, and tracking Proficient: Regular use of NeoGov or similar systems for recruitment tasks. Beginner: Limited experience but willing to learn and adapt quickly. No experience but eager to learn.
07
Please share your experience working with staff and how you made them feel welcomed. 08
Describe your experience with onboarding new hires and conducting new hire orientation. Include steps taken to ensure a smooth onboarding process in your response.If you do not have experience, please indicate "N/A". Required Question