POSITION TITLE: Human Resources Technician/Generalist

DEPARTMENT: Human Resources

LOCATION: CASS HQ - Sacramento

REPORTS TO: Human Resources Manager

FLSA STATUS: Full-time, Regular

COMPENSATION: $48K to $55K

The Cooperative Agricultural Support Services (CASS) is a Joint Powers Authority that was originally formed as a partnership between the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) and the Counties of Yolo and Trinity. Since then, CASS’ services have expanded throughout California to support the agricultural industry and the consumers of its products by providing human resources and administrative support services. CASS’ program activities include agricultural inspection, pest prevention and other programs administered by CDFA, county agricultural commissioners, and other public agencies.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and eager-to-learn Human Resources Tech/Generalist to join our Human Resources Department. This position reports directly to the Executive Officer/HR Manager.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

Under the general direction of the Executive Director/HR Manager, the HRTech/Generalist provides technical and administrative support for various functions within the human resources department including labor and employee relations, compensation and benefits administration, classification evaluations, workers' compensation, maintenance of human resources records, with an emphasis on recruitment and other human resources functions within the Department of Human Resources; The HR Generalist performs technical duties that require extensive technical knowledge and duties that require the application of independent judgment and discretion.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Responds to inquiries from managers and supervisors regarding employee issues, human resource policies, practices, procedures, and benefits.
• Conducts investigations into employee relations issues and concerns. Makes recommendations to the Human Resources Manager for resolution of employee relations issues and concerns.
• Implements recruitment plans, prepares technical materials, contacts organizations, and media to advertise recruitments, screens applications, organizes, schedules, and conducts interviews, and coordinates interview panels as required.
• Research policies, laws, and procedures to answer questions and respond to requests for information; explains and applies interpretations of human resources procedures, policies, and rules.
• Prepares and maintains a variety of files, logs, spreadsheets, and records including those pertaining to investigations, complaints, and recruitments.
• Prepares reports and spreadsheets identifying those employees requiring an evaluation and step increase; contacts affected departments regarding employee performance evaluation procedures including timeline and completion dates. May participate in performance evaluation meetings.
• Participates in new employee orientation activities; provides new employees with hiring and benefits paperwork; makes presentations regarding benefits; explains coverage and programs; processes appropriate forms and coordinates activities with related departments and/or outside agencies.
• Assists with workers' compensation administration; works with workers' comp provider and related entities.
• Plans, develops and conducts routine training sessions.
• Represent CASS at job fairs and other employment-related functions.
• Prepares, processes, and ensures timely processing of unemployment, disability, and death claims; maintains follow-up on all claims.

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:

• Possess 3-5 years of experience in Human Resources
• Possess a Bachelor's degree in HR Management, Business Management, Psychology, or a related field
• Possess excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with all levels of the organization, client management, outside agencies, and the public.
• Have the ability to understand and interpret California employment law(s)
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills as well as good facilitation and presentation skills.
• Understanding of principles and practices of human resources discipline.
• Pertinent state and local laws, codes, and regulations related to human resources.
• Perform a full range of human resources work involving the use of independent judgment and personal initiative.
• Maintain accurate, confidential, and complete employee records.
• Research, compile, analyze, and interpret data in the preparation of human resources reports.
• Multi-task with frequent interruptions and a high degree of employee contact.
• Exercise good judgment and maintain confidentiality in maintaining critical and sensitive information, records, and reports.
• Organize work to meet priorities and deadlines.
• Possess the ability to understand the importance of maintaining confidentiality and leading by example
• Demonstrate an awareness and appreciation of the cultural diversity of the community.

COMPENSATION:

• Full-time, Regular
• Competitive Salary
• Benefits package including medical, dental, vision benefits, matching retirement contributions, annual leave and paid holidays