What are the responsibilities and job description for the Human Resources Technician (Risk) position at City of Moreno Valley?
Description
The City of Moreno Valley is seeking a creative, customer-centered, and collaborative
Human Resources Technician to provide a range of safety and risk management services.
Join the City of Moreno Valley Human Resources Team!
This position works on a 9/80 or 4/10 work schedule.
Apply immediately!
YOUR POSITION
We are seeking a detail-oriented Human Resources Technician with a strong focus on safety and risk management. Our department includes four Technicians, three Analysts, two Senior Analysts, two Division Managers, an executive assistant, and the Director. We support 459 full-time employees, as well as several temporary and part-time staff across our divisions of Recruitment, Benefits Administration, and Risk Management. This role is assigned to the Risk Division and provides technical and administrative support for workplace safety, job hazard analysis, workers’ compensation, and liability claims. This position assists in the coordination and implementation of safety programs, conducts and documents job hazard analyses, supports the administration of workers’ compensation claims, and helps track and manage liability claims to mitigate organizational risk. The role requires attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with departments to promote a safe and compliant work environment.
Find additional information in the Human Resources Technician job description.
YOU WILL HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO
A typical way of obtaining the knowledge, skills and abilities outlined above is graduation from high school or a G.E.D. equivalent; and five years of increasingly responsible office administrative experience that provide familiarity with recruiting, interviewing and other human resource management practices; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
Human Resources Technician is a paraprofessional technical and administrative support class in the City’s human resource management job family. Incumbents perform assignments of varying complexity, particularly in support of risk management and safety programs. Incumbents are expected to perform job assignments without close supervision using knowledge of City policies and human resources practices and procedures learned through experience.
Human Resources Technician is distinguished from Human Resources Analyst in that incumbents in the latter class independently perform professional assignments that require the use of management and human resources theory and principles gained through professional education and experience.
THE CITY
Moreno Valley was incorporated in 1984 as a General Law City, merging the communities of Moreno, Sunnymead, and Edgemont. The City operates under a Council-Manager form of government. The City Council is comprised of an elected Mayor and four Council Members elected by district. The City has a committed customer-service oriented workforce comprised of more than 450 employees who provide a wide range of municipal services, including Public Works, Economic Development, Community Development, Parks and Community Services, Financial and Management Services, and Library services. The City contracts with Riverside County for Police and Fire services.
THE SELECTION PROCESS
Applicants possessing the MOST DESIRABLE qualifications at each level, based on a screening of required application materials, including the competed Supplemental Questionnaire, will be invited to continue in the selection process.
The City of Moreno Valley prioritizes and is committed to continuously providing a workplace where equal employment opportunity is afforded to all people.
As part of this commitment, The City of Moreno Valley will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodations are needed to participate in the interview process, please contact Human Resources at hr@moval.org or (951) 413-3045.
The City of Moreno Valley is seeking a creative, customer-centered, and collaborative
Human Resources Technician to provide a range of safety and risk management services.
Join the City of Moreno Valley Human Resources Team!
This position works on a 9/80 or 4/10 work schedule.
Apply immediately!
YOUR POSITION
We are seeking a detail-oriented Human Resources Technician with a strong focus on safety and risk management. Our department includes four Technicians, three Analysts, two Senior Analysts, two Division Managers, an executive assistant, and the Director. We support 459 full-time employees, as well as several temporary and part-time staff across our divisions of Recruitment, Benefits Administration, and Risk Management. This role is assigned to the Risk Division and provides technical and administrative support for workplace safety, job hazard analysis, workers’ compensation, and liability claims. This position assists in the coordination and implementation of safety programs, conducts and documents job hazard analyses, supports the administration of workers’ compensation claims, and helps track and manage liability claims to mitigate organizational risk. The role requires attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with departments to promote a safe and compliant work environment.
Find additional information in the Human Resources Technician job description.
YOU WILL HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO
- Support risk reduction efforts by coordinating workplace safety programs and incident response.
- Assist in managing workers’ compensation claims and return-to-work processes.
- Maintain accurate safety and risk data to help identify trends and improve compliance.
- Collaborate with HR, safety, and operational teams to promote a culture of workplace safety.
- Knowledge of workplace safety standards, incident reporting, and OSHA compliance.
- Experience supporting workers' compensation claims and return-to-work programs.
- Excels in organizational and time management skills to prioritize competing deadlines effectively.
- Adapts well to a dynamic and collaborative team environment.
- Demonstrates initiative in identifying solutions and solving problems independently.
- Maintains professionalism when handling confidential and time-sensitive customer interactions.
- Thrives on challenging, rewarding work and brings creativity and a positive attitude to the team.
- Provides exceptional customer service and fosters strong relationships with stakeholders.
- Self-assesses and proactively adjusts to align with team and organizational needs.
- Communicates clearly and effectively with all levels of staff and candidates.
- Upholds the City’s mission, vision, and values, exhibiting pride in serving the community.
A typical way of obtaining the knowledge, skills and abilities outlined above is graduation from high school or a G.E.D. equivalent; and five years of increasingly responsible office administrative experience that provide familiarity with recruiting, interviewing and other human resource management practices; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
Human Resources Technician is a paraprofessional technical and administrative support class in the City’s human resource management job family. Incumbents perform assignments of varying complexity, particularly in support of risk management and safety programs. Incumbents are expected to perform job assignments without close supervision using knowledge of City policies and human resources practices and procedures learned through experience.
Human Resources Technician is distinguished from Human Resources Analyst in that incumbents in the latter class independently perform professional assignments that require the use of management and human resources theory and principles gained through professional education and experience.
THE CITY
Moreno Valley was incorporated in 1984 as a General Law City, merging the communities of Moreno, Sunnymead, and Edgemont. The City operates under a Council-Manager form of government. The City Council is comprised of an elected Mayor and four Council Members elected by district. The City has a committed customer-service oriented workforce comprised of more than 450 employees who provide a wide range of municipal services, including Public Works, Economic Development, Community Development, Parks and Community Services, Financial and Management Services, and Library services. The City contracts with Riverside County for Police and Fire services.
THE SELECTION PROCESS
Applicants possessing the MOST DESIRABLE qualifications at each level, based on a screening of required application materials, including the competed Supplemental Questionnaire, will be invited to continue in the selection process.
The City of Moreno Valley prioritizes and is committed to continuously providing a workplace where equal employment opportunity is afforded to all people.
As part of this commitment, The City of Moreno Valley will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodations are needed to participate in the interview process, please contact Human Resources at hr@moval.org or (951) 413-3045.