5541 - Human Resources Coordinator I (Benefits)

About the position

The Human Resources Coordinator I (Benefits) position at Pima County Government is responsible for managing and administering a comprehensive benefits program for a diverse workforce of over 500 employees. The role requires a detail-oriented individual with experience in benefits administration, compliance with federal and state regulations, and exceptional customer service skills. The coordinator will also be involved in various human resources functions, including recruitment strategies, employee counseling, and training.

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.
• 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, and employee benefits.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in business, management, human resources, or a closely related field and one year of professional-level human resources or personnel administration experience.
• Four years of experience with Pima County performing professional-level duties involving personnel/human resources-related matters.
• 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.

Nice-to-haves

• Knowledge of federal and state regulations on employee benefits and wellness.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for reconciling and reporting benefits and wellness data.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including proficiency in presenting virtually and in person.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range from $52,251 to $73,151 annually based on experience and internal equity.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.