Human Resources Technician

Position Summary

Performs a wide range of administrative responsibilities, including, but not limited to, managing Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR), assisting with the Learning Management System (LMS), and providing general office support. Key duties involve handling file and contract management per retention policies, coordinating employee appreciation events, supporting Performance Management and Classification and Compensation tasks, and serving as the Department Representative on the Risk Management Committee and Safety Officer for the Department.

What You Will Do

• Coordinates and prepares Employee Recognition/Appreciation activities, including, but not limited to, the monthly Employee Recognition Program, Food Truck Vendors, and maintenance of the Employee Appreciation SharePoint page.
• Supports TPS office operations: Provides daily administrative support to the TPS office staff, including, but not limited to, greeting customers, processing (delivering, picking up, and/or sorting) mail, answering phones, researching/ordering supplies and equipment, take meeting minutes and notes for Department and Employee Appreciation Committee meetings or other meetings as assigned., maintaining office and staff memberships, and managing payroll and timekeeping.
• Assists the Compensation Team with duties related to Classification and Compensation, including but not limited to creating and updating Job Profiles/Descriptions, gathering classification data, completing surveys, responding to requests from outside agencies, and entering job information into online systems, such as NEOGOV, Workday, and/or Salary.com.
• Performs budgetary duties including, but not limited to, processing Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR); processing department purchasing cards and gathering information for yearly budget preparation; pulling reports as needed and/or requested. Assist with managing the Employee Appreciation budget.
• Assists with the Learn Management System (LMS), including, but not limited to, preparing materials and rooms for in-person classes, uploading certificates, licenses, and classes; enrolls participants and tracks employee participation in online classes; inputs employee training certifications.
• Assists with department-related events and programs, including, but not limited to, Corporate Cup, Health Fairs, and Employee Appreciation activities that may include participation during hours outside of regularly scheduled work hours.
• Assists with the Perform Management system, including, but not limited to, answering program questions, monitoring and tracking completion, pulling reports, and updating as needed.
• Performs File Management and Contract Management duties: scans, files, and manages files and contracts per all State record retention policies and practices.
• Acts as the designated TPS Safety Representative, including, but not limited to, attendance at the Risk Management meetings, participation and coordination of safety exercises, and sharing information from Risk Management Committee meetings with the TPS Department.
• Maintains the cleanliness and order of the department, including the breakroom (appliances and cabinets)
• Schedules the office conference room; coordinates conference room set-up and tear down including assisting with presentation equipment.
• Submits work orders to Facilities & Information Technology Services as needed and/or necessary.
• Completes annual inventory reports.

What You Have

EDUCATION:

• High School Diploma or GED Equivalency required
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management, Accounting, or Human Resources preferred

• Minimum of two (2) years or more of Human Resources Experience required
• Minimum of one (1) year or more experience with Online HR platforms similar to NEOGOV, Workday, KRONOS, Salary.com, or similar systemsrequired
• Minimum of one (1) year or more experience with Classification/Compensation preferred

• Human Resources Certification from SHRM, HRCI, or another related agency preferred

What Pueblo County Offers

• Comprehensive Benefits package (medical, dental, vision, etc.) for full-time employees
• Generous Vacation and Sick Leave Accrual
• County Retirement Program
• Autonomy to grow and find your career path with supportive leadership
• Truly inclusive and diverse environment
• Fitness Center (Historic Pueblo Courthouse Building)
• 4-week Paid Parental Leave Benefit

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS SUMMARY
2025

HOLIDAYS

• New Year's Day - January 1st
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day - January 20th
• Presidents' Day - February 17th
• Memorial Day - May 26th
• Employee Appreciation Day Picnic - June 4th
• Juneteenth Day - June 19th
• Independence Day - July 4th
• Day before Labor Day - August 29th (Early Release at 12:00pm)
• Labor Day - September 1st
• Francis Xavier Cabrini Day - October 6th
• Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' Day - October 13th
• Halloween - October 31st (Early Release at 3:00pm)
• Veteran's Day - November 11th
• Day before Thanksgiving - November 26th (Early Release at 12:00pm)
• Thanksgiving Day - November 27th
• Day after Thanksgiving - November 28th
• Christmas Eve Day - December 24th
• Christmas Day - December 25th
• Day before New Year's Day - December 31st (Early Release at 12:00pm)
• One (1) Personal Day **
• One (1) Commission Appreciation Day ***

* = Regular Part-Time Employees who are scheduled to work on a 2025 Holiday will receive Holiday Pay for two (2) of the Holidays of their choice (marked with the single asterisk * above) as approved by their Elected Official or Department Director

• When a holiday falls on a Saturday, Friday will be celebrated as the County holiday
• When a holiday falls on a Sunday, Monday will be celebrated as the County holiday
• Personal Day **: Paid day off chosen by the employee and approved by their Elected Official or Department Director
• Commissioner Appreciation Day ***: Paid day off chosen by the employee and approved by their Elected Office or Department Director
• Elected Officials and Department Directors may vary these holidays based on the needs of their offices/departments.
• Early releases are at the discretion of the Elected Official or Department Director and may vary based on the operational needs of their offices/departments.
• All time off work taken by County employees for the days designated as Early Release shall be considered holiday time off for purposes "worked time" in determining Overtime in accordance with the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
• If an employee is absent the day preceding or following the holiday without prior approval, the employee will not be paid for the holiday

*** The above 2025 Holiday Schedule resolution number 24-215 was approved by the Board of County Commissioners on October 15th, 2024***

DEPARTMENTS SCHEDULED TO WORK ON HOLIDAYS
Due to operational requirements, some employees will be required to work on holidays. The employee must take the holiday by the end of the month following the holiday at a date approved by their Elected Official or Department Director

SICK LEAVE
Regular full-time employees accrue eight (8) hours per month with a maximum accrual of 960 hours.

VACATION LEAVE

• Upon initial date of hire: earn eight (8) hours per month with a maximum accrual of 144 hours.
• After 5 years: earn twelve (12) hours per month with a maximum accrual of 216 hours.
• Ater 10 years: earn sixteen (16) hours per month with a maximum accrual of 288 hours.

RETIREMENT
All Regular Full-Time employees and Elected Officials are required to participate in the County Retirement Plan upon completion of one (1) month of continuous employment. A pre-tax deduction of 8.25% will be deducted from the employee's monthly pay.

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EMPLOYER MEDICAL CONTRIBUTION
Pueblo County's contribution toward the purchase of your benefit options on a tiered approach and based on which medical plan you elect.

If Benefit Selections:

• Are greater than the employer contribution dollar amount, the difference is deducted from paycheck
• Are equal to the employer contribution dollar amount, there is no effect on pay
• Are less the employer contribution dollar amount, additional pay or cash back is not optional

Your monthly cost = (monthly pay)/100 x 0.410

BASIC LIFE AND AD&D BENEFIT (required)
Employees are required to purchase the basic option for $3.10, however, they may elect to purchase additional coverage.

FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT (optional)
This benefit allows you to pay for certain expenses (medical and/or dependent care needs) with "pre-tax" dollars. You specify the dollar amount you would like deducted from your monthly paycheck (minimum of $25), then when you incur an eligible expense, you pay it. Then you submit a claim form and original receipt for reimbursement.

Note: According to IRS rules, any funds left in your FSA account(s) at the end of the year cannot be returned to you. They are considered "use or lose" funds.

ADDITIONAL INSURANCES/BENEFITS (optional)

• Optional Life Insurance
• Spouse/Dependent Life Insurance
• Other Self-Funded Retirement Plans