Human Resources Technician (Confidential)
Salary: $69,519.00 - $84,501.00 Annually
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Job Number: 2025-CONFID-HR TECH
Closing: 7/13/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
Location: Ukiah, CA
Department: Human Resources
DESCRIPTION
Mendocino College is currently accepting applications for a full-time, 12 month Human Resources Technician (Confidential).
The dynamic Human Resources office is located on the beautiful Ukiah, CA campus. Within our close-knit community and campus, this office supports the multitude of stakeholders at many levels; including benefits, payroll, recruiting, departmental collaboration, systems development, and customer service.
This is a full-time confidential position. We are seeking an equity-minded individual who is committed to supporting our diverse students, staff, and faculty and the District mission. Please review the District Mission, Vision, Values, and Goals HERE .
Under the direction of the department manager, this position will provide administrative assistance and office support for the Human Resources Department; assist with collective bargaining information and other Human Resource duties as assigned.
RECRUITMENT DATES:
Position closes 7/13/25
First level interviews for selected candidates are being held via Zoom on July 31st and August 4th.
Second level interviews for selected candidates will be held in person on August 5th.
Selected candidate's name presented at August MLCCD Board Meeting on August 13, 2025.
The anticipated start date for this position is September 1, 2025. We recommend downloading this job announcement as you prepare your application materials for submission.
Incomplete applications will not be forwarded to the screening committee .
APPLICATION PROCEDURE - Through the online portal submit the following documents:
Please apply through the online portal: HERE
Completed online application
Resume
A letter of interest that succinctly addresses how your experience and professional qualifications prepare you for this position.
Copy of Transcripts, if applicable (official transcripts requested upon employment offer)
Contact Information for 3 professional references (no letters please)
Be prepared to answer the following supplemental question during the supplemental questions of the application: Describe a time when you identified a barrier to equity or inclusion in your workplace. How did you engage stakeholders to address it, and what was the outcome? What did you learn from the experience?
Mendocino College welcomes applications from all qualified candidates who demonstrate sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of our community college students.
COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY
The Mendocino-Lake Community College District is committed to employing qualified administrators, faculty, and staff members who are dedicated to student success and to recruiting and hiring persons from diverse backgrounds. Diversity in the academic environment fosters cultural awareness, promotes mutual understanding and respect, and provides suitable role models for all students including first generation students, underrepresented students, and students of color. The District strives to employ and retain faculty, staff and administrative personnel who promote a positive learning environment and are well prepared to serve our increasingly diverse student population.
Mendocino College takes active steps to ensure equal employment opportunity and to create a diverse work and academic environment that is welcoming and inclusive for all.
Mendocino-Lake Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
SALARY AND BENEFITS
Salary Range: The monthly salary range is $5,793.25 - $7,041.75. There are four annual step movements; initial placement will be at step 1, unless approved by the Superintendent/President.
Please see the current salary schedule at: HERE
Benefits: With no monthly premium contribution from the employee, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes family medical, dental, vision, EAP benefits and employee life insurance. Additional voluntary life insurance is available for employee purchase. Benefits are effective the first of the month following hire date.
Holidays and Paid Time Off: The successful candidate will earn twenty-one (21) days of vacation and twelve (12) days of sick leave per year. There are twenty (20) paid holidays annually.
Retirement: This position is eligible for CalPERS Retirement.
ABOUT OUR COLLEGE
Established in 1973, Mendocino College, a Hispanic Serving Institution, is a vibrant and inclusive academic community, rich in culture, creativity, diversity, and technology. A fully accredited two- year community college, the District serves more than 6,500 students across four locations in the greater parts of Lake and Mendocino Counties. Complete with a friendly small-campus academic setting and a respectfully collaborative work environment, Mendocino College prepares students for a future of innovation and success.
The beautifully landscaped main campus is located in Ukiah, California. With views of oak- covered hills, sprawling vineyards, and distant mountains, the 127-acre campus is equipped with a state-of-the-art Library/Learning Center, high-tech Nursing Facility, and Student Center. The college operates three fully equipped centers in Fort Bragg, Lakeport, and Willits, conveniently providing our valued students with quality instruction, academic support and administrative services in neighboring communities.
With a comprehensive curriculum and engaging instruction, Mendocino College provides a wide variety of degree, certificate, transfer, occupational, and basic skills programs. Mendocino College students learn in a nurturing and supportive environment enhanced by small-sized classes, personalized academic advising, and several hundred dedicated faculty and staff.
ABOUT OUR COMMUNITIES
Mendocino and Lake Counties include some of California's most picturesque landscape. Because of the geographic location, climate, and natural beauty, Mendocino and Lake Counties attract many visitors. Agriculture, timber, and tourism industries form the economic base of the area with some light manufacturing. Mendocino and Lake Counties have a long and colorful history as a premium grape-growing region within the state's famous North Coast wine country. A relaxed and friendly lifestyle is characteristic of our communities. Recreational opportunities abound for water skiing, swimming, fishing, boating, sailing, camping, hiking, tennis, and golf.
Check out the local visitor guides to find out more: https://www.visitmendocino.com/ & https://www.lakecounty.com/
Mendocino College welcomes applications from all qualified candidates who demonstrate sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, geographic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of our community college students.
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES
The successful candidate will support institutional processes, staff, and faculty with completion of the following duties:
Supports the department manager in maintaining accurate records of negotiation planning meetings, bargaining sessions, and agreements.
Schedules negotiation planning meetings and sessions with the District negotiations and/or the appropriate exclusive representative.
Updates the appropriate collective bargaining agreement (CBA) and/or handbook with the agreed upon changes resulting from negotiations.
Assists with administrative matters, including confidential issues such as legal and collective bargaining/meet and confer information; exercises discretion and independently performs a wide variety of duties in support of the Director of Human Resources.
Serves as a liaison between the Human Resource Department and faculty, staff, students and the public; receives visitors and telephone calls, makes referrals as needed; provides information and assistance regarding District programs, policies, procedures, rules and regulations; resolves questions and issues; interprets and applies rules and regulations as appropriate; establishes and maintains positive staff and public relations.
Collects and analyzes information; makes recommendations; completes special projects; gathers and provides information to legal counsel as directed; maintains and monitors schedules and calendars; coordinates activities/events including assisting with the accreditation effort.
Assists in the development and maintenance of the annual budgets for the Human Resource Department.
Verifies, records, and compiles a wide variety of information and data for reports and other purposes; develops spreadsheets, databases and other computerized information/documents; performs budget recordkeeping, and assists in preparing annual program review documents.
Monitors and coordinates evaluation notifications to managers and tracks receipt.
Participates as a resource member; and maintains and supports scheduling, agenda preparation, and minute dissemination for the following committees (including but not limited to): Professional Development, Staffing, Health Benefits, and Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Committees.
As directed, prepares employment action forms and contracts, including but not limited to: Personnel Action Forms (PAF) and annual employment contracts.
Researches employment laws, regulations, and other information pertaining to legal compliance, health and welfare of all employees. Disseminates information accordingly.
Administers and tracks leaves of absence.
Coordinates and provides support for professional development and training District wide. This includes, but is not limited to providing new hire orientation, EEO training to screening committees, and maintaining electronic training records. Notifies Director of Human Resources concerning non-compliance issues.
Prepares board items as directed.
Supports Human Resource Department in generalized tasks, including but not limited to: employment form processing, recruitment, purchase orders and requisitions, and information dissemination.
Operates a variety of office equipment including a computer and related software, calculator, photocopier, etc.
Prepares and maintains a variety of correspondence, reports, documents, and forms; maintains and organizes a variety of records and files.
Trains and provides work direction to others and performs other duties as assigned.
Other duties as assigned.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Office environment; subject to interruptions and distractions. Physical demands include sitting, standing, reaching, bending, walking, and light lifting (up to 15 lbs).
QUALIFICATIONS
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Degree: AA/AS;
Experience: 2 years full time work experience in a related field; and
Sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, staff, and faculty.
Education/Experience Equivalency: Experience and/or education of the same kind, level or amount as required in the minimum qualifications may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.
If applying under equivalency, please provide a written statement summarizing equivalency qualifications. Including but not limited to full time work experience and/or college coursework
KNOWLEDGE OF:
Human Resources practices and applications
Related laws, regulations, policies, and procedures related to assigned duties
Effective office practices, procedures, and equipment
Word processing, spreadsheet, and data base software
Proper English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation, vocabulary
Basic math
Principles of budgeting
Recordkeeping techniques
Community college operations
Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Telephone techniques and etiquette
ABILITY TO:
Plan, schedule and provide administrative assistance and office support
Organize, coordinate and oversee office and other activities and events
Maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion
Learn, interpret, apply, and explain related laws, regulations, policies, and procedures
Work independently and exercise initiative
Prepare and maintain a wide variety of complex and computerized narrative, financial, and statistical records
Collect and analyze information and make recommendations
Compose and prepare correspondence and other communications
Monitor a budget
Plan, organize, prioritize, and schedule work
Meet schedules and timelines
Record and prepare meeting notes
Prepare reports and other communications
Maintain accurate records
Pay close attention to detail
Work cooperatively and effectively with others
Deal with a wide variety of personalities and situations using sound judgment
Follow verbal and written directions
Analyze situations accurately and take effective action
Communicate effectively verbally and in writing
Train and provide work direction to others as assigned
Complete work with interruptions and distractions
Work flexible hours including occasional evenings and weekends
Operate standard office machines including a computer and related software
PHYSCIAL ABILITY TO:
Sit, stand, reach, bend, walk, communicate, and occasional light lifting (up to 15 lbs).
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
IMPORTANT NOTES REGARDING APPLICATION PROCEDURE
All application materials must be received by 11:59 pm on the closing date indicated above
Only completed applications with the above required documents will be reviewed by the committee
Application materials not required (including reference letters) for this position will not be reviewed
Remove personally identifiable information such as personal photos, social security number, birth date, age, and gender from your application materials.
Expenses related to the recruitment process are the responsibility of the applicant
Incomplete application packets will not be accepted
Interviews are by invitation only
The college does not reimburse applicants for related travel expenses
First level interviews will be held via Zoom
SELECTION PROCEDURE
A search committee will review and invite applicants for an interview. Meeting the posted requirements does not guarantee an interview. A written performance exercise and/or presentation may be a part of the interview, and finalists may be invited to return for a second interview. All notifications will be via email, and by accessing your application profile.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT (Prior to beginning employment)
In accordance with Federal Law all employees must provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States;
Must be fingerprinted through DOJ and FBI and have background clearance;
Must take a TB test (once hired and every four years thereafter); and
Within 6 months of employment, must complete required District trainings such as ****** Harassment Prevention. EEO STATEMENT
Mendocino College is an equal opportunity employer and actively seeks a diverse pool of qualified applicants. The policy of the College is to encourage applications from all persons. Mendocino College does not discriminate on the basis of ethnicity or race, color, *** or gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, religion, marital status, disability, ****** orientation, national origin, medical conditions, genetic conditions, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth), military or veteran status . Mendocino College also prohibits harassment on any of these bases, including ****** harassment, as well as ****** assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking.
ACCOMMODATIONS
Persons with disabilities who require reasonable accommodation to complete the employment process must notify Human Resources no later than 72 hours prior to the closing date. Human Resources can be contacted at (707) 468-3065 or via email at HRRecruiting@mendocino.edu .