Under close supervision, performs work of moderate difficulty in providing specialized operational support to Human Resources in the areas of health, wellness, benefits and insurance, and performs related work as assigned.

(Essential function, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class.)

• Manages the County wellness software platform.
• Plans and coordinates wellness events.
• 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.
• Assists employees through benefits and insurance processes, questions and procedures.
• Coordinates and assists the Human Resource Manager and County insurance consultant in benefits design, programs and open enrollment.
• Reconciles monthly billings/payments to benefit vendors. Calculates any necessary payroll adjustments
• Provides ongoing/updated information to employees on health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Assists with the administration of employee benefit programs, including retirement programs and voluntary benefit offerings.
• Assists with resolving employee benefits issues through communication and coordination with staff, consultants and service providers.
• Ensures compliance with polices, rules, regulations, laws and procedures.
• Gives presentations to departments, employees or the Board of Supervisors as appropriate.
• Assists staff with correspondence, filing and reports. Prepares various reports. Coordinates and maintains the entry of human resource and payroll data and the generation and distribution of related reports and information.
• Maintains high standards of confidentiality.
• Assists HR Department staff as time permits with day-to-day HR related tasks.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Knowledge of benefits and health insurance in the State of Arizona.
• Knowledge of HR/Payroll processes and procedures and labor laws.
• Knowledge of standard office equipment and computer software, database and spreadsheet applications.
• Knowledge of human resources practices and the ability to maintain confidential information in accordance with policies.
• Skill in operating common office equipment including computers and associated employee relations/human resource 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.

Associate’s Degree or college level coursework in human resources; AND two years experience in human resources or payroll; prior work experience in a government setting preferred; OR equivalent combination of education, training and experience; AND valid Arizona Driver’s License.