Human Resources Analyst III-Employee Benefits

at  San Bernardino County

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Business or Public Administration, a Behavioral or Social Science, Human Resources Management, Organizational Psychology, Communications/Marketing or a relevant field.
EXPERIENCE: Two (2) years of progressively responsible professional experience within a Human Resources (HR) environment with primary responsibility for the administration and delivery of employee benefits and related services in a public sector agency or a large, complex organization that self-administers comprehensive employee benefits and/or health programs.
Applicants with an acceptable combination of relevant education, training, and experience in a human resources environment that provides the required knowledge and abilities to perform the duties of the job as described above may be considered.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

The ideal candidate will be a problem solver with a strong customer service focus and exceptional verbal and written communication skills; will have excellent planning and organizing skills with the ability to handle and prioritize multiple assignments and/or projects; and will be able to work effectively with others, both internally and externally, at various levels in the organization.

• This position would function in the capacity of a benefits manager and would be responsible for overseeing the Countywide Wellness and Commuter Programs and would also be responsible for developing campaigns, initiatives, communications, and employee engagement strategies for these programs.
• Assists in leading, planning, coordinating, and reviewing the work of staff providing the full range of benefits administration services; assists in the selection, training, and development of staff; supervises subordinate staff and writes performance appraisals.
• Provides relief to division chief by supervising day to day functions of the division; performs the most complex work assigned the division.
• Responds to questions related to difficult technical issues, providing guidance and direction to staff.
• Interprets human resources policies and procedures and responds to requests for information from employees, management, outside agencies and the public.
• Assists in the preparation of the division budget and makes recommendations for monitoring and control techniques.
• Conducts special studies and research projects on department or division issues and assists in formulating policies and procedures based on findings.
• Heavily focused on project management - overseeing multiple high-level projects concurrently from start to finish.
• Manage budget for multiple programs that includes procuring contracts obtaining 3 bid quotes, PO submitting and tracking, FY reconciliation, reviewing and approving invoices, overseeing incentive inventory and forecast budget to make recommendations based on program needs.
• Problem-solving for unexpected challenges, involve creative thinking to address challenges, create strategic communication and marketing plans to promote initiatives and engage County staff, create marketing flyers, emails and presentations, compose high level correspondence, memos and letters, foster strong working relationships with County stakeholders and leadership team.
• Large scale event planning and organizing, partnering with CAO and collaborating with County departments for special events and staff development days.