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Wayne State University

Human Resources Technician I/II at City of Vacaville

Wayne State University, Vacaville, California, United States, 95688

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The City of Vacaville - A beautiful place to live, a great place to work!

With more than 600 employees, the City of Vacaville values work‑life balance and offers work schedules with every other Friday off, employee social and wellness activities, casual dress days, competitive pay, generous benefits and a substantial retirement package.

Contribute to our vibrant community and join the City of Vacaville!

The City of Vacaville is accepting applications for the position of Human Resources Technician I/II in the Human Resources Department. Currently, two (2) full‑time vacancies exist for this position. This recruitment will also establish an eligibility list for future part‑time, full‑time and limited‑term vacancies in this classification that may occur over the next 12‑month period.

Salary Information Human Resources Technician I – $62,284 – $75,707 annually

Human Resources Technician II – $69,205 – $84,136 annually

Benefits

Medical Insurance at affordable rates – City covers up to 85% of Kaiser premium, other plans are also available

Vision and Dental Insurance – monthly premiums covered 100% by the City

Paid sick leave, vacation leave, thirteen holidays and two floating holidays a year

Tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment

Deferred compensation plan with up to 6% City contribution available

California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) plan enrollment and Retiree Health Savings account

See the AMG Agreement for more detailed information.

Job Overview Human Resources Technicians provide technical and paraprofessional staff support in a variety of areas related to human resources administration including workers compensation, protected leaves, payroll and benefits, and recruitment and personnel actions.

Oversees daily administration of the Workers’ Compensation, Protected Leaves, DOT and Ergonomics programs.

Interprets and applies regulations related to Workers’ Compensation, FMLA, CFRA, PDL and other state and federal leave laws.

Communicates regularly with employees regarding medical conditions, life events and workplace injuries.

Administers employee benefit programs including health, dental, vision, life insurance and retirement plans, serves as primary point of contact for employee benefit inquiries and enrollment.

Ensures compliance with applicable laws and policies, coordinates with benefit providers and processes documentation for new hires, terminations and qualifying life events.

Processes bi‑weekly payroll for all employees, ensuring accurate calculation of wages, deductions and withholdings in compliance with federal, state and local regulations.

Maintains and audits payroll records, responds to employee payroll inquiries and prepares reports for internal and external stakeholders.

Recruitment & Personnel Actions

Support the full recruitment and onboarding process by drafting job postings, screening applications, assisting with exams and interviews, conducting candidate pre‑placement activities, assigning onboarding materials and updating HR systems.

Process and audit personnel actions to ensure accuracy and compliance with City policies, maintaining up‑to‑date information in HR and payroll systems.

Coordinate and monitor key HR programs such as performance evaluations, position control and employee training, organize schedules, materials and logistics.

Research, compile and organize HR data to prepare accurate reports, correspondence and presentations.

Serve as a responsive and helpful resource to employees and managers by providing timely information and support on a variety of HR topics.

About You The ideal candidate will be a team player, proactive and a self‑starter who enjoys helping others, and embodies the City’s Mission, Vision and Values. The ideal candidate will also possess:

Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)

Human Resources‑related experience or training

The ability to quickly master new computer applications

The ability to organize, multitask, prioritize and work under pressure

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

An energetic and positive attitude

A sense of humor

Minimum Qualifications Human Resources Technician I

Education: Equivalent to an Associate’s degree with coursework in Human Resources or a closely related field.

Experience: Three (3) years of increasingly responsible work experience performing administrative and technical support.

Human Resources Technician II

Education: Equivalent to an Associate’s degree with coursework in human resources or a closely related field. Specialized training in public Human Resources administration is highly desirable.

Experience: Two (2) years’ work experience performing increasingly responsible duties in a position equivalent to Human Resources Technician I in the City of Vacaville.

About Everything Else A completed City of Vacaville Employment Application and Supplemental Questionnaire must be received by Human Resources at 650 Merchant Street, Vacaville, CA 95688 by 5:30 p.m., Monday, October 20, 2025.

Applicants are encouraged to apply online at

www.cityofvacaville.com . Application packets may also be requested in person at the Human Resources Department or by calling (707) 449‑5101.

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application packet.

IMPORTANT: Contact with applicants will primarily occur via email. Please ensure that your application indicates a valid email address which you check on a regular basis.

For ADA information and other Frequently Asked Questions, please click

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Applicants receiving a conditional offer of employment must successfully complete the pre‑placement process for this position before a final offer will be extended. Pre‑placement assessments for this position include education and experience verification and Livescan (FBI/DOJ fingerprint review).

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