Human Resources Analyst III- Wellness Manager

EXCELLENT BENEFITS

To review job-specific Exempt C level benefits, refer to:
Summary of Benefits for Exempt Group;
Compensation Plan for Exempt Group. The County also offers an alternative Modified Benefits Option (MBO) that provides a wage differential.

The Human Resources Department is recruiting for a Human Resources Analyst III (HRA III) to lead a team of dedicated Human Resources staff in our Employee Benefits and Services Division who provide analytical, technical, and support services to current County employees and retirees. Additionally, HRA IIIs assist the Benefits Division Chief by providing day to day direction to division staff and performing the most difficult, non-routine work assigned to the division.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• 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.

Travel: Travel throughout the County is required. Employees will be required to make provisions for transportation and may be required to use personal vehicles (mileage reimbursement is available). At the time of hire, a valid California Class C driver license and proof of automobile liability insurance must be produced for the individual providing the transportation.

Background: Candidates selected for this position must pass a background investigation and medical examination including drug screening.

Sponsorship: San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.

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 environment with primary responsibility for the administration and delivery of employee benefits or developing and managing comprehensive wellness/health, commuter, and/or charitable programs and education. Experience must include some lead…