Employee Benefits Analyst

County of Sonoma

Santa Rosa, CA

Employee Benefits Analyst

Salary:  $99,764 - $133,513 Annually

Closing Date:  5/7/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

If you’re motivated by intellectual challenges, working in a fast-paced environment that can change daily, and being part of a supportive team, come join us!

*We are currently recruiting for this position at both the I and II levels. If you would like to be considered for both opportunities, please apply to each concurrent recruitment separately.

Level I - https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sonoma/jobs/4914480/employee-benefits-analyst-i

Level II - https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sonoma/jobs/4892658/employee-benefits-analyst-ii

What We Offer

Working at the County of Sonoma offers expansive opportunities for growth and development, the ability to be a part of a challenging and rewarding work environment, and the satisfaction of knowing you're working to better our communities. You can also look forward to flexible work arrangements and excellent benefits* including:

•   Hybrid Telework - A schedule that meets the needs of our staff, department operations, and the communities we serve may be available, depending on the assignment

•   Salary Advancement - A salary increase after 1,040 hours (6 months when working full-time) for good work performance; eligibility for a salary increase for good performance every year thereafter, until reaching the top of the salary range

•   Career Advancement - With time and good performance, the opportunity for advancement to Employee Benefits Analyst II ($52.63 - $63.97/hour)

•   Paid Time Off - Competitive vacation and sick leave accruals, 12 paid holidays, and an additional 8 floating holiday hours per year

•   Staff Development/Wellness Pay - Annual benefit allowances of up to $2,000 and ongoing education/training opportunities

•   County Paid Health Premium Contributions - 100% premium contribution for the majority of employee-only and employee + family health plan options

•   Post-Retirement Health Reimbursement Arrangement - County contributions to help fund post-retirement health insurance/benefits

•   Retirement - A pension fully integrated with Social Security

•   Incentive Retirement Savings Plan (IRSP) and 457 Voluntary Deferred Compensation - 3% of salary County contribution to a 401(a), in addition to the County matching up to 1% of base salary in 401(a), based upon employee contribution

•   Paid Parental Leave - May be eligible for up to 8 weeks (320 hours) after 12 months of County employment

•   Student Loan Debt Relief – County employees may be eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness through the U.S. Department of Education

Join Our Team

The Human Resources Department (County HR) is a team of 60+ employees who provide human resources and risk management services to 32 agencies, departments, and special districts that employ 4,700+ positions. These diverse services include employee benefits, classification plan management, recruitment and examination, countywide training, employee and labor relations, equal employment opportunity, HR information systems, occupational health and safety, risk management, and workplace violence prevention. Our mission is to be a trusted partner, providing our clients with HR services that work to effectively recruit, develop, and retain an outstanding workforce committed to providing quality public service. We value customer service, collaboration, professionalism, consistency, proactive planning, flexibility, and innovative problem-solving. County HR is committed to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where everyone who works with, for, and/or receives services from the County of Sonoma is welcomed, supported, and empowered to reach their full potential.

Our Benefits Unit is a team of 8 highly motivated and solution-driven professionals who strive to provide excellent customer service to the County employees, retirees, and departments we serve. We are supportive and collaborative, working together to successfully research, analyze, and address many employee and retiree benefits matters. As a Benefits Analyst, you will:

•   Understand, interpret, and keep current on federal and state benefit laws and regulations, policies, and procedures affecting health and wellness programs

•   Collaborate with the Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS) team, payroll staff, and County Information Systems Department (ISD) to ensure the integrity of all benefits-related data

•   Generate, audit, and authorize vendor payments

•   Deliver presentations, training, and provide written and verbal health and welfare benefit information to employees, retirees, affiliates, vendors, and other interested parties

•   Provide training and technical direction to support staff, including guidance on how best to resolve complex employee and retiree benefit issues

Learn more and apply:  http://50.73.55.13/counter.php?id=301333

*Salary is negotiable within the established range for the position level and benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice. For more information, including minimum qualifications, & to apply, visit www.yourpath2sonomacounty.org or call 707-565-2331. The County of Sonoma is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and are committed to having a workforce that is representative of the communities we serve.