5541 - Human Resources Coordinator I (Benefits)

Overall Job Objective

Position Description

OPEN UNTIL FILLED

Salary Grade: 11

Pay Range
Hiring Range: $52,251 - $62,701 Annually
Full Range: $52,251 - $73,151 Annually

Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification.

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.

The first review of applications will be on 12/6/2024.

Duties/Responsibilities

(Work assignments may vary depending on the department's needs and will be communicated to the applicant or incumbent by the supervisor.)

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 classification/compensation, recruitment/selection, employee benefits related or assigned topics, analyzes results and recommends appropriate management actions;

Conducts and participates in job-evaluation processes as an evaluator, servicing analyst, recorder, or facilitator;

Researches, analyzes, and makes recommendations to supervisors, client departments, and employees to identify and resolve problems by application of County rules, policies, and procedures;

Develops, edits, revises and recommends new and revised classification specifications;

Independently identifies unique human resources projects and conducts appropriate research and analysis to develop recommendations for management review and action;

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 Human Resources Coordinator for other professional and paraprofessional staff in unique or complex studies, projects, or assignments.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

Knowledge of:

• principles, practices, and techniques of delivery of human resources services in a governmental setting;
• type and content of occupations normally found in public jurisdictions;
• techniques of information gathering, processing, and presentation;
• federal, state, and local legislation affecting personnel programs.

Skill in:

• researching or investigating personnel issues;
• analyzing and evaluating compiled data and reports;
• communicating effectively;
• establishing and maintaining effective client working relationships;
• analyzing personnel situations, activities, and problems through various research methodologies;
• analyzing and evaluating job content;
• utilizing Excel spreadsheets to collate, analyze, and present market wage data.

Minimum Qualifications

(1) Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in business, management, human resources, or other closely related field as determined by the Appointing Authority at the time of recruitment AND one year of professional-level human resources or personnel administration experience.

(Additional relevant experience may substitute for the education requirement.)

OR:

(2) Four years of experience with Pima County performing professional-level duties involving personnel/human resources-related matters.

OR:

(3) Six years of experience with Pima County in a human resources or administrative support paraprofessional level classification performing duties involving the processing of personnel/human resources documentation.

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.

Preferred Qualifications: (Be specific in describing your experience in your application. Ensure the descriptions provided illustrate your competencies, specifically addressing the required and preferred qualifications.):

1. Experience with benefits administration for a large employer (over 500 employees).
2. Experience with reconciliation and reporting of benefits/wellness data using Microsoft Excel.
3. Experience with written and oral communication using different platforms and software including facilitating virtual and in-person presentations.
4. Experience with/knowledge of federal and state regulations on employee benefits/wellness.

Selection Procedure:
Pima County Human Resources Department reserves the right to admit to the selection process only those candidates that meet the minimum/desired qualifications. All applications will be assessed based on an evaluation of the listed education and experience. Candidates meeting the minimum/desired qualifications may be further evaluated/scored against any advertised Preferred Qualifications. The hiring authority will interview and select the successful candidate from a referral list provided by Human Resources. Additional assessments/testing may be required as part of the selection process. Supplemental Information

Licenses and Certificates: Some positions require a valid Arizona Class D driver license at the time of application. Failure to obtain/maintain the required licensure shall be grounds for termination.

Special Notice Items: Some positions within this classification may be assigned duties and responsibilities specific to the central Human Resources Department of Pima County including budget preparation, reports generation, and compliance with Federal Immigration laws. The County requires pre-employment background checks. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include verification of work history, education, and criminal conviction history. A prior criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify a candidate from employment with the County.

Physical/Sensory Requirements: Physical and sensory abilities will be determined by position.