Human Resources Technician

We’re seeking a collaborative, customer-focused Human Resources Technician to join our team. In this role, you’ll support many of the day-to-day functions that help our workforce succeed, from recruiting and onboarding new employees to maintaining records, responding to employee questions, and assisting with HR programs and initiatives.

You’ll work closely with employees, applicants, supervisors, and department leaders across the organization, serving as an approachable point of contact for HR processes and information. As the team member who coordinates onboarding, you'll often be one of the first people new employees meet when they join the City, helping create a positive first impression and welcoming experience. No two days are exactly alike—your daily work includes holding onboarding appointments, supporting recruitment efforts, maintaining employee records, issuing access badges, and assisting with special projects. We're looking for someone who focuses on solutions, takes ownership of their work, and approaches interactions with professionalism, a learning mindset, and care.

The starting pay for this position is between $26.40 and $29.04 an hour, with opportunities for growth up to $36.95 per hour based on long-term growth and performance within the role.

City of Durango’s Trail to Excellence

The City of Durango is a purpose-driven organization with more than 400 full-time and 300 part-time and seasonal employees across 15 departments, all working together to provide a wide range of services that keep our community running every day. From public safety and utilities to parks and recreation, our team is dedicated to delivering high-quality services that enhance the lives of all who live, work, and visit here.

At the city, we focus on continually improving how we work and serve the community. This effort is called the Trail to Excellence (T2E), and every employee plays a part in it. Whether you work outdoors, in an office, or lead a team, your daily efforts connect to the city’s mission of providing excellent service and reaching the city’s vision of being a multigenerational community that is authentic, diverse, engaged, thriving, and environmentally responsible. The full details of this vision are outlined in the city’s strategic plan.

As a member of our team, your work will be meaningful because:

• Your ideas help shape citywide improvements.
• The work you do ties directly into measurable goals.
• You'll be part of a system that values collaboration, innovation, and results.

We're looking for team members who share our core values of teamwork, dependability, professionalism, service, respect, innovation, and wellbeing — and who are excited to make a difference in the community we serve.

What You’ll Do in This Role:

• Provide administrative support for HR operations, including preparing correspondence, maintaining records, processing invoices and purchase orders, and supporting daily department activities.
• Serve as a resource for employees, applicants, supervisors, and department leaders by answering HR-related questions and providing information on policies, procedures, and employment processes.
• Coordinate and monitor employee onboarding activities, including new hire processing, onboarding appointments, access badges, and employment documentation.
• Support recruitment and hiring activities, including job postings, candidate referrals, background checks, and related hiring processes.
• Partner with hiring managers by providing guidance on applicant tracking system (ATS) functionality and hiring workflows to support compliance and recruitment efforts.
• Maintain confidential employee records and personnel files, ensuring information is accurate, complete, and properly documented.
• Assist with HR programs, initiatives, and special projects while helping deliver consistent, responsive HR services across the organization.

You Have:

• A bachelor's degree, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the necessary knowledge and skills.
• Two years of experience working in human resources.
• A professional HR certification like a PHR or SPHR, preferred but not required.

You Will Succeed in This Role If You:

• Enjoy helping others and providing responsive, customer-focused service.
• Take ownership of your work, follow through on commitments, and respond to questions and requests in a timely manner.
• Balance multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy, organization, and attention to detail.
• Look for opportunities to improve processes, solve problems, and help make HR services more effective and user-friendly.

What We Can Offer You:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Ample personal time off (PTO) and 11 paid holidays.
• Flexible scheduling and work-life balance.
• 401(a) retirement plan and optional deferred compensation plan.
• Basic life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) coverage.
• Long-term disability coverage.
• Paid Family and Medical Leave (FMLA).
• Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Free access to the Durango Community Recreation Center and Chapman Hill Ice Rink & Ski Area.
• Holistic Employee Wellness Program, addressing physical, mental, financial, and professional well-being.
• Free transit pass and family member discounts.
• Reimbursement for job-related classes to foster continuous learning.
• Sixteen hours of volunteer time off per year to support local non-profit organizations.

Belong at the City of Durango:

We believe in creating an inclusive workforce that welcomes diversity of thoughts, viewpoints, and experiences.

The City of Durango is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis age 40 and over, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or any other applicable status protected by state or local law. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions are based on job-related factors.