HR ANALYST-BENEFITS - #258735

SCHOOLS FOR THE DEAF AND THE BLIND

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The Arizona State Schools for the Deaf and the Blind (ASDB), we are seeking enthusiastic team members who are pursuing greatness and who can help provide our students with diverse opportunities. We know that our employees are the key to maintaining our standards of excellence. From staff members to teachers, we empower our employees to meet the needs of our students and engage in their learning community.

ASDB was founded in 1912 – the year of Arizona’s statehood. ASDB serves over 2,000 children who are blind, visually impaired, deaf, hard of hearing or deafblind from birth to grade 12. ASDB operates two schools for the deaf, one school for the blind, our statewide Early Learning Program which includes birth to three and preschool programs, and Itinerant Services for students attending a school with one of our district partners. ASDB is dedicated to empowering diverse, young children and students with the educational opportunities necessary to succeed in college, career and life.

Hr Analyst-benefits Tucson Az

Location: Tucson

Employee Status: Permanent

Hours Per Week:40

Work Calendar:12-Month

Pay Rate: $ 20.67 - $ 26.37/hour

Click the link to HR Analyst-Benefits - 3442 Tucson. Please apply directly to our agency webpage. For more information, contact the Recruiter at: [email protected]

Position Overview

The ASDB Human Resources Team member HR Analyst -Benefits will provide excellent HR benefits related customer services to our employees, requiring 3+ years of benefits-related Human Resources experience.

Essential HR Tools And Technologies

FMLA: Family and Medical Leave Act

ADA - Americans with Disabilities Act

LWOP- Leave Without Pay

Benefits enrollment, also known as "open enrollment" or "benefits election”

Parental Leave

Human Resources Information Systems

Liason to ASRS - Arizona State Retirement System (connecting employees to the appropriate ASRS POC)

Essential Talents

Advise on employment regulations, benefits, procedures, and classification programs.

Research employee benefits and health and safety practices, and recommend changes or modifications to existing policies.

Administer employee insurance, pension, and savings plans, working with insurance brokers and plan carriers.

Work with the Department of Labor and promote its use with employers.

Essential Work Activities

Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates

Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others

Documenting/Recording Information

Job Summary

Under general supervision, the Human Resources Analyst provides human resources services and consultation to departments of the Agency. Administers and coordinates benefits and leaves, workers comp, staff recognition, and the development and training of staff members and management for assigned departments. Develops, recommends, establishes with approval and communicates human resources services, programs and procedures, which recognize and respond to the different needs and concerns of the Agency.

Consults with department/unit management regarding employee relations concerns and issues, such as management and employee rights and responsibilities and best practices to reduce conflict and litigation. Arranges for training needs, assesses and assists in the design and delivery of client training and development programs. Collaborate with agency staff in drafting related policies and procedures in the assigned areas.

Administers and coordinates orientation, enrollment and maintenance of staff member benefits for new and existing staff members including health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, retirement, and flexible spending accounts. Provides benefit support to Agency staff by acting as the liaison between ADOA, ASRS and Risk Management. Reviews, recommends, and tracks all leave of absence requests for staff members including all necessary legal notifications and Agency notifications and invoices for benefits. Coordinates with payroll to ensure that staff members are compensated properly when on leave according to Agency policies and regulations. Provides COBRA notification in compliance with legal guidelines for separated staff members as requested.

Assists in compiling and preparing information for reporting purposes as support to the Director and Agency Leadership staff and to meet reporting requirements to other State and Federal Agencies. Monitors information entered into all electronic databases (such as HRIS, SafeSchools, ADE) utilized by Human Resources Department to ensure accuracy and compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, ADOA rules, and ASDB policies and procedures. Acts as Agency Liaison for programs utilized by agency staff (SafeSchools, TraCorp, HRIS, ASEDRA) to ensure processes are running smoothly. Coordinates Agency EEOC activities and reporting.

May act as a lead worker for other Human Resources staff members by providing guidance and support. Confers with Director providing necessary information and advice; receives instruction and guidance; and attends to matters assigned by the Director.

Human Resources serves all locations of the Agency and as such, travel is required. Position will be responsible for some or all of the listed duties and/or additional duties that occur from time to time.

Position will be responsible for some or all of the listed duties and/or additional duties that occur from time to time.

Training And Experience

Several years of experience in managing benefits, Human Resources Information Systems, data analytics, project management, and coordination of HR programs and activities. Knowledge and in-depth experience in one or more functional areas of human resources.

Licensing/Certification Requirements

• Must be able to pass FBI and State background check
• Defensive Driver Training Program to be completed by all agency personnel that drive on State business
• Bachelor's degree in Personnel, Business, or Public Administration and one year of professional human resources experience; or, three years of progressively responsible human resources experience; or any equivalent combination of experience, education and/or training approved by Human Resources.
• PHR/SPHR or SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP certification preferred.
  
  

KNOWLEDGE OF

• Knowledge of and skill in applying the principles, practices and procedures of human resources administration in the areas of recruitment and employment, compensation and classification, employee relations, benefits and leaves, and employee development and training.
• Knowledge of and skill in interpreting and applying state and federal statutes and agency policies and procedures related to the management of human resources including FLSA, FMLA, ADA, COBRA, and EEO.
• Knowledge of statistical methods and concepts and other analytical tools used in human resources processes.
• Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
• Knowledge of administration and clerical procedures and systems such as, word processing, managing files and records, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology.
• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
  
  

DEMONSTRATED SKILL/ABILITY TO

• Analyze and solve problems.
• Utilize PC's and related software.
• Make sounds decisions and display effective management and leadership skills.
• Effectively use a variety of communications processes.
• Facilitate meetings and deliver presentations.
• Organize, track, and prioritize assignments and tasks.
• Effectively supervise staff.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships.
  
  

Benefits

Benefit eligible employees have a variety of choices for medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, supplemental and dependent life insurance. Offered plans provide exceptional value to our employees and their eligible dependents. Employees have a 31-day period from effective date of hire to elected coverage. Elected benefits could start as early as 2 weeks after hire.

Benefit eligible employees are automatically covered for basic life, non-smokers, accidental death and dismemberment and seat belt insurance.

Benefit eligible employees are automatically enrolled in the State’s retirement plan and long-term disability (LTD) program. Enrollment is mandatory and is subject to a 26-week waiting period before initial enrollment. Employees may also choose to participate in a deferred compensation program to take advantage of tax-deferred retirement investments. Benefit Options also offer Employee Self-Service, Wellness, Tuition Discount, Travel Reduction, Auto & Home Insurance and Purchase Discount Programs.

CONTACT INFORMATION

For more information contact the Recruiter at: [email protected]

Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by contacting the Recruiter. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.

Arizona State Government is an EOE/ADA Reasonable Accommodation Employer.