Employee Health Guide / Benefits Analyst

Essential Job Functions

• 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.
• Solves 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.
• Affords support to the wellness specialist with managing the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) function, including determining eligibility, tracking activities and coordinating with benefits.
• Affords support to the wellness specialist 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.
• Solves 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.
• Affords support to HR Department staff as time permits with day-to-day HR related tasks.
• Gives presentations to departments, employees or the Board of Supervisors as appropriate.
• Affords support 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.
• Skilled in operating common office equipment including computers and associated HR/payroll and office software.
• Skilled in effectively communicating verbally and in writing.
• Skilled in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with employees, other agencies and the public.

Desirable Qualifications

• Bachelor’s 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; OR equivalent combination of education, training and experience; AND a valid AZ Driver License.