Human Resources Technician

Are you ready to grow your career in public-sector Human Resources (HR)? Do you want an opportunity to give back and serve your community? Then consider applying today to join our growing team as the next Human Resources Technician with the City of Champaign Human Resources Department.

Responsibilities of Position

The Human Resources Technician is an integral role contributing to the smooth operation of the Department. They support a variety of HR functions related to payroll, benefits, and recruiting, requiring a broad HR knowledge and strong attention to detail. They maintain employee information in a human resources information system (HRIS) by entering and reviewing payroll, benefits, and position personnel actions. The HR Technician also develops and posts jobs through an applicant tracking system and places job advertisements. They conduct benefit billing audits, compile information and prepare reports, coordinate records, and back-up the HR Administrative Assistant with customer service and reception tasks.

The City’s mission is to provide responsive, caring, cost-effective service in partnership with our community. The following values guide our work: Personal Integrity, Responsibility, Respect, Teamwork, Results. The City of Champaign is committed to promoting a work environment and a community that values and supports diversity and inclusion.

Application Deadline: Apply at ChampaignIL.gov/jobs by Sunday, October 19, 2025.

Salary and Benefits

• Starting annual salary: $68,890 - $78,732, DOQ.
• Full-time, on-site, FLSA non-exempt, non-bargaining unit (NBU) position.
• The City of Champaign offers excellent fringe benefits including:
  • Paid vacation, sick, and personal leave and 11 paid City holidays each year
  • Health, life, dental, and vision insurance
  • Retirement health savings and flexible spending plans
  • Retirement benefits through the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF)

View the Salary Schedule and Non-Bargaining Unit Exempt Full-Time Fringe Benefit Summary at: ChampaignIL.gov/Salaries. View the full Non-Bargaining Unit Employee handbook at ChampaignIL.gov/hr/jobs/bargaining-units/.

Required Qualifications

• Associate degree in human resources, business administration or a similar field or high school diploma or equivalent supplemented by additional human resources training or experience.
• Experience performing similar technical work related to human resources including payroll, HRIS, recruiting, or benefit administration.
• An equivalent combination of work experience and education that demonstrates the required knowledge, skills, and abilities will be considered.
• Knowledge of HR functions, best practices, laws, and regulations in a variety of areas, including hiring, payroll, and employee benefits.
• Experience working with confidential information.
• Strong customer, organization, and time management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Experience working with Tyler MUNIS or similar Human Resources Information System.
• Experience working in public-sector human resources.

Drug screening and criminal background check will be required.

To apply, visit the City’s Jobs Page at champaignil.gov/jobs.