Benefits Analyst

Navajo County•Holbrook, AZ

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, performs administrative human resources work of moderate difficulty; performs related work as assigned. Assists with the administration of employee benefit programs, including retirement programs and voluntary benefit offerings. Reconciles monthly billings/payments to benefit vendors. Calculates any necessary payroll adjustments. Resolves employee benefits issues through communication and coordination with staff, consultants and service providers. Develops, maintains and controls databases and spreadsheets for human resources related information. Generates reports as needed to respond to information requests or to conduct research analysis. Presents New Employee Orientation. Ensures orientation information is updated and current. Assists wellness specialist with managing the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) function, including determining eligibility, tracking activities and coordinating with benefits. Assists with benefits enrollment of eligible employees in health insurance plans; explains coverage and benefits available; inputs and verifies all employee payroll deductions for benefits; maintains accurate records of employees’ benefits. Resolves employee benefits issues through communication and coordination with staff, consultants and service providers. Ensures compliance with polices, rules, regulations, laws and procedures. Acts as the Navajo County “Health Guide”. Maintains high standards of confidentiality. Assists HR Department staff as time permits with day-to-day HR related tasks. Gives presentations to departments, employees or the Board of Supervisors as appropriate. Assists with special projects as assigned.

Requirements

Knowledge of human resources practices and benefits practices, and the ability to maintain confidential information in accordance with policies.
Knowledge of benefits and health insurance in the State of Arizona.
Knowledge of applicable county, state and federal regulations and laws.
Knowledge of employment and labor laws and County personnel policies.
Knowledge of standard office equipment and computer software, database and spreadsheet applications.
Skill in operating common office equipment including computers and associated HR/payroll and office software.
Skill in effectively communicating verbally and in writing.
Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with employees, other agencies and the public.

Nice To Haves

Prior work experience in a government setting preferred.

Responsibilities

Assists with the administration of employee benefit programs, including retirement programs and voluntary benefit offerings.
Reconciles monthly billings/payments to benefit vendors.
Calculates any necessary payroll adjustments.
Resolves employee benefits issues through communication and coordination with staff, consultants and service providers.
Develops, maintains and controls databases and spreadsheets for human resources related information.
Generates reports as needed to respond to information requests or to conduct research analysis.
Presents New Employee Orientation.
Ensures orientation information is updated and current.
Assists wellness specialist with managing the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) function, including determining eligibility, tracking activities and coordinating with benefits.
Assists with benefits enrollment of eligible employees in health insurance plans; explains coverage and benefits available; inputs and verifies all employee payroll deductions for benefits; maintains accurate records of employees’ benefits.
Ensures compliance with polices, rules, regulations, laws and procedures.
Acts as the Navajo County “Health Guide”.
Maintains high standards of confidentiality.
Assists HR Department staff as time permits with day-to-day HR related tasks.
Gives presentations to departments, employees or the Board of Supervisors as appropriate.
Assists with special projects as assigned.