Human Resources Coordinator I - Benefits & Wellness

Pima County•Tucson, AZ

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Pima County Human Resources Department is seeking a detail-oriented Benefits Coordinator with experience in administering benefits for a large employer. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in reconciling and reporting benefits and wellness data using Microsoft Excel. Excellent written and oral communication skills are required, including proficiency in presenting virtually and in person using various software platforms. Ideally, the candidate would also possess knowledge of federal and state regulations on employee benefits and wellness. This position involves managing a robust benefits program for a diverse workforce of over 500 employees, ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements, and delivering exceptional customer service.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in human resources, business, management, or other closely related field as determined by the department head at the time of recruitment AND one year of professional level human resources or personnel administration experience.
Relevant experience and/or education from an accredited college or university may be substituted.
One year of experience with Pima County performing personnel or human resources functions.
Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see resume" on your application.

Nice To Haves

Experience administering or providing administrative support for employee benefit programs, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, retirement, FSA, HSA, COBRA, or related benefit programs, preferably within a government, public-sector, or large organization with 500 or more employees.
Experience with/knowledge of employee benefits laws, regulations, and requirements, including HIPAA, COBRA, the Affordable Care Act (ACA), and applicable federal, state laws, and regulations.
Experience communicating employee benefit programs, policies, eligibility requirements, enrollment procedures, and other benefit-related information to employees, both verbally and in writing, using various communication platforms and software applications.
Experience facilitating virtual and in-person benefits presentations or training is preferred.
Experience performing benefits and wellness data reconciliation, analysis, and reporting, including utilizing Microsoft Excel to identify discrepancies, maintain accurate records, and prepare reports.

Responsibilities

Provides professional level human resources services to client departments, employees and the public
Participates with client departments in the development of recruiting strategies, advertising, announcements and testing/selection criteria, processes and analysis of results
Evaluates and applies applicant selection criteria and procedures to certify eligible applicants for referral to client departments
Performs individual and team studies, audits, and analysis in specialized areas such as recruitment/selection, employee benefits, and related or assigned topics, analyzes results and recommends appropriate management actions
Researches, analyzes, and makes recommendations to supervisors, client departments and employees to identify and resolve problems by application of County rules, policies and procedures
Counsels employees and applicants in employment opportunities and career advancement available within Pima County government
Provides input to supervisors and management in long- and short-term planning, goals, and objectives related to the programs of the section of assignment
Reviews proposed or past personnel actions for compliance with applicable federal, state and County policies, regulations and procedures by application of County Merit Systems Rules and Personnel Policies/Procedures
Prepares and presents oral and written reports and correspondence as required
Conducts individual and group training of professional, paraprofessional, and supporting Human Resources staff and client department representatives, supervisors, and managers in personnel issues and related topics
Maintains appropriate confidentiality of all materials and information encountered in performance of duties
May represent Pima County, the Human Resources function or assigned division at meetings, seminars, job fairs, outreach recruitment, etc.
May act as lead for other staff in unique or complex studies, projects, or assignments