Benefits Analyst

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**Summary**

Under general supervision, performs administrative human resources

workof moderate difficulty; performs related work as assigned.

**Essential Job Functions**

• (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.)*

• Assists with the administration of employee benefit programs,
  
  

including retirement programs and voluntary benefit offerings.

• Reconciles monthly billings/payments to benefit vendors. Calculates
  
  

any necessary payroll adjustments.

• Resolves employee benefits issues through communication and
  
  

coordination with staff, consultants and service providers.

• 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.

• Presents New Employee Orientation. Ensures orientation information
  
  

is updated and current.

• Assists wellness specialist with managing the Family and Medical
  
  

Leave Act (FMLA) function, including determining eligibility,

tracking activities and coordinating with benefits.

• Assists with benefits enrollment of eligible employees in health
  
  

insurance plans; explains coverage and benefits available; inputs

and verifies all employee payroll deductions for benefits; maintains

accurate records of employees benefits.

• Resolves employee benefits issues through communication and
  
  

coordination with staff, consultants and service providers.

• Ensures compliance with polices rules, regulations, laws and
  
  

procedures.

• Acts as the Navajo County Health Guide.
• Maintains high standards of confidentiality.
• Assists HR Department staff as time permits with day-to-day HR
  
  

related tasks.

• Give presentations to departments, employees or the Board of
  
  

Supervisors as appropriate.

• Assists with special projects as assigned.
  
  

**Knowledge and Skills**

• Knowledge of human resources practices and benefits practices, and
  
  

the ability to maintain confidential information in accordance with

policies.

• Knowledge of benefits and health insurance in the State of Arizona.
• Knowledge of applicable county, state and federal regulations and
  
  

laws.

• Knowledge of employment and labor laws and County personnel
  
  

policies.

• Knowledge of standard office equipment and computer software,
  
  

database and spreadsheet applications.

• Skill in operating common office equipment including computers and
  
  

associated HR/payroll 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.

**Desirable Qualifications**

Bachelors Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or related

field; AND two years of experience in human resources; prior work

experience in a government setting preferred; ORequivalent combination

of education, training and experience; AND a valid AZ Driver License.