Human Resources Technician

Human Resources Technician 
HIRING RANGE: $23.88 - $26.87 per hour 

About the Position: 

The City of Grand Junction is seeking a collaborative, solution-driven team member who thrives in a fast-paced environment and can easily pivot on completing priorities and deadlines. As a Human Resources Technician, you will be the first point of contact for human resources inquiries and will support the department in a variety of human resources functions, including recruitment, benefits, employee relations, and payroll.  

If you thrive on providing excellent customer service and making a difference for our employees, consider joining our Human Resources team!  

About Our Culture: 

At the City of Grand Junction, we lead the way with continuous improvement, collaborative partnerships, and exemplary service. Our core values are demonstrated by our willingness to challenge the status quo, our ability to work together using all areas of expertise to achieve a common goal, and our commitment to fulfilling the needs of our community through thoughtful interactions.  

What You'll Do: 

• Serve as the first point of contact for employees and the public; respond to a wide variety of questions from managers, employees, applicants, and customers regarding various employee programs, benefits, recruitments, and policies.  

• Create recruitment files and job postings; assist with interview questions; set up recruitment steps and move applicants through the hiring process; schedule interviews and conduct various practical assessments; assist applicants with questions; close recruitment files and purge electronic and hard-copy recruitment files per retention schedule.  

• Perform driving record checks, background investigations, and reference checks; coordinate drug testing and other pre-employment tests.  

• Conduct new hire orientations; prepare orientation packets and assist employees to complete and submit forms within required deadlines.  

• Process City wide payroll information to include new hires, position changes, salary changes, benefit changes and separations; process benefit changes on vendor websites, and run reports to ensure accuracy.  

• Process purchasing card payments and invoices for the department and assist the Finance department to reconcile benefit invoices; manage the department’s office supplies.  

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What We're Looking For: 

• Two (2) years of experience providing technical and administrative support in a human resources department or related area.  

• High school graduate or equivalent.  

• Possession of, or ability to obtain, Notary Public Commission.  

Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted. 

Notice to Applicants:

In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, we kindly request that you do not include the dates of your education to include years of attendance or graduation on your application, resume or attachments.  

City Employee Health Clinic:

The City is committed to supporting the health and well-being of employees and their families. Our near-site Sage Health & Wellness Center offers free or low-cost healthcare services for employees and dependents enrolled in a City health plan. Services include preventive care, health assessments and coaching, treatment for common illnesses, lab services, physical therapy, a medical massage therapist, and behavioral health counseling. The clinic also offers wellness programs, challenges, and classes that empower employees and their families to stay healthy and thrive.  

Explore the Area:

Grand Junction, Colorado, is the key access point to the mountains and canyonlands of western Colorado and eastern Utah. Centrally located between Denver, CO (250 miles east) and Salt Lake City, UT (270 miles west), Grand Junction was named for the convergence of the Gunnison River and Colorado River. Over 1.5 million acres of public lands connect the area’s alpine terrain with the dramatic high desert, nourished by powerful rivers that sustain the vibrant agriculture industry. Opportunities for outdoor adventures are abundant in every season due to the year-round temperate climate. Home to “Nature’s Trifecta,” Grand Junction is surrounded by the Colorado National Monument – a mini-Grand Canyon, Rattlesnake Arches – the second-largest concentration of natural arches in the world, and the Grand Mesa – the largest flat-top mountain in the world. Agritourism, art and history, boutique shopping, and trendy restaurants complement the outdoor recreation scene. With a population over 160,000 in Mesa County (over 70,000 within the City limits), Grand Junction has all the city amenities you expect with a hometown atmosphere that is friendly and comfortable. See Visit Grand Junction for more information.  

At the City of Grand Junction, we proudly operate as an Equal Opportunity Employer, purposely building an inclusive workforce representative of various cultures, perspectives, and experiences. We believe in respect for all and do not discriminate based on hair, race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression and sexual orientation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law.   

If you have any questions or need assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please contact our Human Resources office at 970.244.1512.  

What We Offer:

We know that a healthy and happy workforce is a thriving workforce, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package that supports quality work-life harmony, including 32 days of paid annual leave to be used for personal and/or sick days, 11 paid holidays, health insurance options, employer-matched retirement, a City employee health clinic, a City employee child care center, wellness program, and an Employee Assistance Program. Of equal importance, we offer an opportunity to serve the community you love and live in. Our employees find their work rewarding and fulfilling, knowing that their day job makes a positive impact.