Human Resource Operations Technician Government Job Dept-Finance Department Full Time

The City of Oakland is currently recruiting to fill one Human Resource Operations Technician position within the Finance Department.  The ideal candidate will have a strong background in payroll processing including but not limited to garnishments and other involuntary deductions, employment verification, employee tax changes, union dues deductions and Employment Development Department audits.  The selected candidate will demonstrate the ability to work well with multiple and shifting priorities; independently and in a team environment; and work on special projects as assigned. Additionally, the ideal candidate will have experience working in a diverse work environment; works well under pressure and meet critical deadlines.

Under general supervision in the Finance Department, the Human Resource Operations Technician performs routine payroll procedures including processing, verifying, inputting and correcting information utilized by the central payroll/personnel information system to produce pay checks for city personnel and retirees; and performs related duties as assigned.

This is the journey level classification in the Human Resource Operations Technician series.  This classification is distinguished from the higher level Senior Human Resource Operations Technician which performs the most complex and difficult level of payroll/personnel system operations duties.  It is further distinguished from the Payroll Personnel Clerk series in that the latter performs routine to complex payroll and personnel processing functions.

The incumbent receives general supervision from the Human Resource Operations Supervisor or Principal Financial Analyst. May receive lead direction or supervision from the Senior Human Resource Operations Technician.

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One (1) year of experience as a Payroll Personnel Clerk II for the City of Oakland.

License or Certificate / Other Requirements: 

Possession of a Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC), Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or other payroll certification is highly desirable.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES 

Knowledge of: 

• Practices and procedures for the administration of payroll/personnel programs.
• Business arithmetic and elementary accounting practices.
• Analytical and investigative techniques.
• Computer systems and software applications including automated payroll/personnel systems and Microsoft Office.

Ability to: 

• Interpret and apply complex written guidelines, procedures and regulations.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Complete defined sets of work activities within a critical schedule, often under stressful conditions.
• Make accurate arithmetic calculations.
• Utilize computer systems and software applications including automated payroll/personnel systems and Microsoft Office.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with systems and operations staff, departmental payroll/personnel staff, financial staff, and City employees and retirees.

The Selection Process
 

Stage I: The first stage in the selection process will consist of a review of each applicant’s employment application and supplemental questionnaire for minimum qualifications (weighted pass/fail). Be sure to scan and attach a copy of your transcripts to show completion of any two of the following college level courses: data processing, data analytics, payroll systems, payroll accounting, payroll administration, and/or accounting to your on-line application.  Applications submitted without all required materials will not be given further consideration.
 

Stage II: The second stage will consist of subject matter experts evaluating and rating the completed supplemental questionnaires.  Applicant responses to the supplemental questions must demonstrate the knowledge, skills and abilities listed in the qualifications section of this announcement.  The evaluation of supplemental questions may be weighted 100% of an applicant score (before residency, seniority and/or veteran points, if applicable) and may determine rank on the eligible list.  If a sufficient number of quality application packets are received, the supplemental screening may be followed by a third stage and the most qualified applicants will be invited to the next stage. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee advancement to Stage III.
 

Stage III: The third stage may consist of a written examination, or an oral examination that may be preceded by a brief written exercise (weighted pass/fail or 100%) that will test the knowledge, skills and abilities listed in the qualifications section.
 

The ranked eligible list may be developed directly from the supplemental screening OR the results of Stage III. Candidates must earn a scale score of 70 in this examination process to be placed on the eligible list for employment consideration. 

Applicants are required to submit criminal history information upon request after receiving a conditional offer of employment. If the requested information is not furnished in a timely manner, applicants will not qualify for further consideration and will be removed from the eligible list. 
 

The City of Oakland reserves the right to modify the selection process and date of examination as necessary to conform to administrative or business necessity.  The information contained in this announcement is subject to change and does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.

Apply prior to the closing time of the job announcement and allow at least two to three hours to submit your application if you are a new user on the system. APPLICATIONS ARE ACCEPTED ONLINE ONLY. You may apply and view current openings by visiting our employment opportunities webpage at:  http://agency.governmentjobs.com/oaklandca/default.cfm.
 

If you do not have access to a computer, there are computer stations available at any City of Oakland Public Library. There are also work stations at the Human Resources Management Department, 150 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza, 2nd Floor, Oakland, CA 94612. Work stations are available during regular business hours (normally 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.).  Due to current events and the statewide shelter-in-place order, City facilities may be closed to the public.

Our on-line application system is provided by NeoGov. If you have problems while applying online, please contact NeoGov’s Live Applicant Support at (855) 524-5627 between 6:00 AM and 5:00 PM Pacific Time, Monday – Friday.  You may also call the City of Oakland Human Resources Management Department during regular business hours at (510) 238-3112 for information; however, we are unable to provide technical support for the online application system.

Date of Examination:
Tentatively Scheduled for the week of June 14, 2021

The City of Oakland is an EEO/ADA Employer.