What are the responsibilities and job description for the Human Resources Technician (Classification and Compensation) position at City of Henderson?
*This recruitment is limited to the first 150 qualified applications received and will close to the public without notice while still accepting applications from internal employees until October 9, 2025
The City of Henderson announces an examination to create an eligibility list and to fill one (1) vacancy for the classification of Human Resources Technician within the Classification and Compensation Division of the City's Department of Human Resources. The eligibility list may be utilized to fill vacancies for this classification for up to one (1) year.
Under general supervision, provides clerical, technical, and administrative support in one or more functional areas of Human Resources; provides customer service and assistance to City employees and the general public; and performs related duties as assigned.
The Classification & Compensation division within HR is responsible for developing, overseeing, and maintaining the City’s job classification and pay/compensation structures to ensure market competitiveness and compliance with state and federal laws.
We’re looking for a detail-oriented individual to support our compensation programs. In this role, you will assist with administrative processes, data analysis, and project management. The ideal candidate will have a foundational understanding of classification and compensation, as well as entry to intermediate excel skills to handle small and large datasets. The candidate will also need the ability to work independently, be innovative, have strong organizational skills, multi-task, and quickly shift gears in a collaborative, high-paced and stressful environment.
Position Information:- The standard schedule for this position is Monday - Thursday, 7:30am - 5:30pm (4 day work week)
- This position may be eligible for remote work up to two days per week upon completion of initial probationary period; at least 50% of work time must be spent in-person onsite.
- Work schedules and remote work opportunities are subject to change.
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Salary and Benefits
- Competitive Salary Range of $24.92 - $37.99 hourly; salary placement for non-represented positions is based on a comprehensive compensation review and takes into consideration the candidate's qualifications as well as internal equity*
- Base Wage increase upon successful completion of Initial Probationary or Qualifying Period**
- Annual Pay Adjustment or Lump Sum Bonus**
- *Click here to View the City's Non-Represented Compensation Policy
- **Contingent upon the City’s financial performance and subject to available funding as determined by the City
- Work-Life Balance
- Four (4)-Day, 38 hour workweek (Monday to Thursday)
- Option for hybrid remote work (max of 2-days/week) after completion of Initial Probationary or Qualifying Period and subject to business needs
- Paid Leave and Holidays
- Leave and Holidays Policy
- Family and Medical Leave and Extended Leave Policy
- Comprehensive benefits package*** for all full-time, regular non-represented employees including:
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- Long Term Disability (LTD)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Policy
- Retirement Benefits
- Nevada PERS (Public Employees' Retirement System)
- Retirement Health Savings (RHS) Account
- Deferred Compensation - 457(b) and 401(a) Plans
- Voluntary Benefits: Pet Insurance, AFLAC, legal insurance, credit and identity monitoring, Long Term Care Life coverage
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PLSF) through the Federal Government
- Tuition and Certification Reimbursement Program, and much more!
- ***Click here to review all City Employee Benefits
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- Graduation from high school or equivalent
- Three (3) years of full-time equivalent office administrative and customer service experience
- Note: An equivalent combination of related training and experience may be considered
- Sufficient keyboarding skills of 35 net words per minute
- Must pass a nationwide fingerprint-based record check, and a wants/warrants check
- Must complete Security Awareness and National Crime Information Center (NCIC)/Nevada Criminal Justice Information System (NCJIS) certification within six months of hire/transfer and be recertified every two years. Must maintain certifications in NCIC/NCJIS as a condition of continued employment
- Desirable: Prior experience in Human Resources
1) Completed Employment Application
2) Resume*
3) Cover Letter* (Highlighting why you are interested in the Human Resources Technician position in Classification and Compensation)
*Please attach the applicable documents to the "Attachments" section of your application, click here for attachment instructions.
ASSESSMENT DATES:
Skill-Based Keyboarding Examination* | Remote/Online (Pass/Fail): Test invitations and instructions will be sent on a rolling basis.
*Candidates will be required to pass the keyboarding portion of the assessment process based on the number of net words per minute (WPM) listed in the minimum qualifications. Please click here for more information on our keyboarding examination and to access the practice test.
Online Skills Assessment with Recorded Video Assessment (Pass/Fail) - Invites will be sent on Wednesday, October 15, 2025 and due Monday, October 20, 2025
(Best-Qualified Candidates who pass the Preliminary Typing Test)
Oral Board Interview (Weighted 100%) - Tuesday, October 28, 2025
(Top-Scoring Candidates)
Selection Interview - Tuesday, November 4, 2025
(Top-Scoring Candidates)
All applicants will be notified by email or telephone of their application status and the assessment dates/times/locations after the closing date of this announcement.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON SCHEDULING ASSESSMENTS:
If you are invited to participate in the assessment process, you will be required to self-schedule through the City of Henderson online application system. Please check your email and/or text messages on a regular basis after submitting your application for complete instructions, which include where and when to report.
The assessment and selection process for this position will take place on the dates listed above. All candidates who wish to be considered for this position will need to be in Henderson, Nevada and/or available via Microsoft Teams to participate in the testing process at any time on any of the dates listed above.
Appointment may be subject to the successful and timely completion of a medical/physical examination including a drug/alcohol test. Please see the job description to view the physical requirements. The City reserves the right to modify selection devices and test instruments in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards.
Salary : $25 - $38
