Human Resources Business Partner - Benefits

City of Surprise•Surprise, AZ

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Surprise Human Resource Department is seeking a Human Resources Business Partner who possesses extensive experience in benefits strategy, leave administration, retirement services, and employee well-being programs. This position will need to confidently analyze complex data, evaluate trends, and translate information into clear, actionable recommendations that ensure programs remain competitive, fiscally responsible, regulatory compliant, and aligned with the City's strategic goals. In addition, this position will provide expert guidance on employee benefits, Family Medical and other leave programs, retirement plan administration, wellness initiatives, regulatory compliance, and budget planning. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced, yet collaborative environment that is focused on driving business success and compassionately enhancing and promoting our employee culture. SUMMARY Incumbents perform, professional-level work related to a human resources functional area in order to assist organizational leaders in the achievement of strategic objectives. Incumbents have broad-based accountability and are responsible for developing, implementing and evaluating programs; serving as an expert resource in one or more functional areas; providing guidance and monitoring lower-level staff; and handling programs or activities which are highly sensitive and have high levels of liability and risk. This position may supervise employees.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Public Administration, Risk Management, or a related field.
Five years of professional-level human resources and/or risk experience.
Equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.

Nice To Haves

PHR/SPHR, SHRM-CP/SCP, IPMA-CP/SCP, CEBS, or CCP certification is desirable.

Responsibilities

Analyze complex data, evaluate trends, and translate information into clear, actionable recommendations.
Ensure programs remain competitive, fiscally responsible, regulatory compliant, and aligned with the City's strategic goals.
Provide expert guidance on employee benefits, Family Medical and other leave programs, retirement plan administration, wellness initiatives, regulatory compliance, and budget planning.
Develop, implement, and evaluate programs.
Serve as an expert resource in one or more functional areas.
Provide guidance and monitoring of lower-level staff.
Handle programs or activities which are highly sensitive and have high levels of liability and risk.
Supervise employees.