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Human Resources Clerk
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What they do
A Human Resources Clerk or Technician provides a variety of specialized clerical duties in support of HR services and programs within an organization or company. Processes requisitions to fill vacancies, posts job vacancies, coordinate and maintains relationships with recruiting agencies, monitors open posting activity and processes applications. May act as an advisor regarding HR policies and programs.
$59,985 / year median in California
-1% projected decline
Job Description
Essential Duties:
- Provide administrative support to the Human Resources department.
- Maintain accurate and confidential employee personnel files, both electronic and paper.
- Assist with employee orientations, trainings, and distribution of trainings materials.
- Assist with employee benefits forms and enrollment documentation and refer complex benefits issues to Benefits Specialist or HR Manager.
- Maintain HR databases and Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS), ensuring data accuracy.
- Assist with recruiting activities including job postings, applicant tracking, interview scheduling, and pre-employment documentation.
- Knowledge of company policies and handbook.
- Execute department SOP's accurately and consistently.
- Demonstrated ability to provide professional and responsive customer service to employees, applicants, and managers.
- Respond accurately to routine employee questions regarding company policies, procedures, and HR programs, referring complex matters to HR management as appropriate.
- Maintain confidentiality of employee information and sensitive HR records.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications/Key Competencies:
- Bilingual in English and Spanish is required.
- Basic to intermediate experience using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint).
- Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, including but not limited to file management and data entry.
- Ability to prioritize multiple assignments and meet deadlines.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with employees at all organizational levels.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
- Ability to always maintain confidentiality and professionalism.
Education/Experience:
- High school diploma or equivalent required; associate's degree in human resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
- One (1) to three (3) years of administrative or Human Resources support experience preferred.
Travel Requirements:
- Occasional travel between company offices, packing facilities, and field locations within Merced County and surrounding areas.
Work Environment/Physical Demands:
- Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Prolonged standing for orientations and trainings.
- Climb steps to access buildings and equipment.
- Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds at a time.
- Must be able to work around moving equipment and forklift traffic.
- Fluctuating temperatures, including heat and cold.
- Dust, dirt, and agricultural residue.
- Uneven, wet or slippery floors from indoor and outdoor environments.
- May be required to work overtime, weekends, or varying shifts during peak season.