Join the City of Oakland as a Human Resources Operations Technician (ELDE) onsite in Oakland, CA. The role supports critical HR and payroll operations while giving you the chance to help maintain accurate employee records in City systems and improve day-to-day HR processes. Enjoy a benefits package built for stability, including CalPERS retirement, Kaiser health coverage paid at the full cost rate, and paid time off.
Salary range: USD 68,445 - 84,033 per year. Work schedule: 37.5 hour work weeks. Location: Oakland, CA (onsite).
Responsibilities
- Process a variety of HR transactions to support timely and accurate delivery.
- Enter master data into the City’s Human Resources Management System (HRMS), Oracle R12.
- Assist with revising and improving technical HR processes and procedures.
- Train HR staff and departmental users on NeoGov and onboarding/offboarding procedures.
- Enter, review, audit, and maintain payroll and HR data with a high degree of accuracy.
- Maintain employee HR and Payroll data in City systems in partnership with Finance Payroll and HR staff.
Requirements
- Completion of the twelfth grade (equivalent).
- An Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university in human resources management, public administration, business management, or a closely related field is desirable.
- Two (2) years of experience providing technical, clerical, or administrative support in human resources, employee benefits, and/or payroll.
- Qualifying experience must include data entry, maintaining electronic records, and operating an automated HRIS.
- Experience working in a public sector agency is highly desirable.
- May be required to travel to various locations to perform assigned duties and must be able to do so in a timely and reliable manner.
- A valid California driver’s license is required only when operating a vehicle is an essential function.
- Meeting minimum qualifications may not result in further consideration; only the most qualified candidates are contacted for interviews.
Tools & Systems
- Oracle R12 (HRMS)
- NeoGov
- HRIS and City systems
Benefits
- 15 paid holidays
- Vacation: 2 weeks per year minimum, with the ability to accrue more depending on public sector years of service
- Sick leave: employees accrue 12 days per year
- CalPERS retirement: pension formula of 2.5% @ 55 for Classic CalPERS members and 2% @ 62 for new CalPERS members
- Classic CalPERS employee contribution: 8% of pre-tax wages
- Social Security: the City of Oakland does not participate in Social Security
- Health insurance: City pays the full cost of employee and eligible dependent coverage at the Kaiser rate
- Other health plans: Anthem, Blue Shield, United Health Care, and other HMO and PPO plans
- Dental: Delta Dental full premium for employees and eligible dependents
- Vision: VSP full premium for employees and eligible dependents
- Deferred compensation: 457(b) pre-tax plan and an after-tax ROTH 401(k) plan
- Additional benefits: Flexible Spending Account, Wellness Program, Employee Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement, Life Insurance up to $200k, and Employee Training
At-will / ELDE classification: This is an at-will position, exempt from the provisions of the City of Oakland Civil Service Rules per Charter Section 902f. Exempt Limited Duration positions may not exceed a period of one year.
Disaster Service Workers: All employees are designated Disaster Service Workers. Employees must complete Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned and return to work as ordered during an emergency.
Application requirements: Applicants are accepted online only via GovernmentJobs. If you are a new user, allow at least two to three hours to submit your application. Computer stations are available at City of Oakland Public Library locations during regular business hours (normally 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.). For online application issues, contact GovernmentJobs Live Applicant Support at (855) 524-5627 (6:00 AM to 5:00 PM Pacific Time, Monday to Friday). For recruitment-specific questions, contact Ellaine Reyes at EReyes2@oaklandca.gov.
Criminal history information: Applicants are required to submit criminal history information upon request after receiving a conditional offer of employment.
