Human Resources Analyst (Benefits)

City of Peoria, Arizona • Peoria, AZ

19h • $72,158 - $106,794

About The Position

The City of Peoria is seeking an enthusiastic, analytical, and service-minded Benefits Analyst to join its Human Resources team. The role supports employee benefits programs that promote employees’ health, well-being, and financial security, while helping employees understand their options and make informed decisions.

The Benefits Analyst analyzes benefits trends, costs, and utilization; researches benefit offerings and best practices; and recommends program improvements. The role works with benefit providers, consultants, and City departments to deliver service, resolve complex benefits questions, and improve processes. It also supports benefits initiatives, technology improvements, employee education, and continuous improvement efforts.

The City describes the position as combining analytical work with meaningful interactions, teamwork, problem-solving, and customer service. The full job description, work environment, and physical demands are referenced via a link but are not included in the supplied posting.

Requirements

• Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, with major coursework in human resources management, personnel management, public or business administration, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• One year of relevant experience may substitute for each year of required education.
• Professional human resources certifications may substitute for six months of education; examples include SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP, HRCI aPHR, PHR or SPHR, IPMA-HRCP or IPMA-HRSCP, and WorldatWork CBP or SCBP.
• A minimum of three years of progressively responsible experience in Human Resources, Public Administration, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Curiosity, initiative, and a genuine desire to help others succeed.
• Ability to balance analytical work with interactions with people, pay attention to detail, explain complex information clearly, collaborate with a team, learn new technology, and provide exceptional customer service.

Nice To Haves

• Experience administering employee benefits in a municipal or other public-sector organization.
• Experience with self-funded health insurance plans and third-party administrators.
• Experience working with deferred compensation plans and post-employment health plans.
• Knowledge of Arizona public retirement systems, including ASRS and PSPRS.
• Experience with Workday or a comparable enterprise human resources information system.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Professional benefits certification such as CEBS, PHR, or SHRM-CP.
• Experience in employee benefits, human resources, insurance, or a related field.
• Experience with self-funded health plans, benefits analytics, or HR technology.

Responsibilities

• Help employees navigate their benefits and make informed decisions about health and financial well-being.
• Analyze benefit trends, costs, and utilization to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Research innovative benefit offerings and best practices, and recommend program enhancements.
• Work with benefit providers, consultants, and City departments to deliver service.
• Address complex benefit questions, identify solutions, and help simplify processes.
• Support benefit initiatives, technology improvements, employee education, and continuous improvement efforts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level