Solano County
Benefits Manager
Solano County, Fairfield, California, United States, 94533
Solano County is the ideal place to
live, learn, work and play.The County of Solano recognizes that our employees are our biggest asset. We work collaboratively to solve problems and introduce creative solutions.THE POSITIONUnder general direction, the Benefits Manager plans, organizes, coordinates, and supervises the operations of the benefits unit within the Department of Human Resources; acting as a working supervisor by performing the most complex, technical, and sensitive assignments. This position is responsible for the oversight and communication of the County's benefits programs for over 3,000 employees and manages the Countywide database that supports human resources activities including the accurate payment of salaries and benefits.To learn more about this position please take a look at the
brochureTHE IDEAL CANDIDATEThe ideal candidate will provide outstanding customer service, be empathetic to employees’ needs, and work collaboratively as a team player with others to meet shared objectives that benefit Solano County and its employees. A sound understanding and knowledge of health and retirement benefits, as well as the laws and regulations that govern them, is required. The successful candidate will have experience using PeopleSoft or other automated payroll or benefits delivery systems, experience in administering employee benefit plans and managing contracts, will be politically savvy and have experience building consensus and trust with elected and non-elected officials.EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCEEither: Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Accounting, Finance or closely related field from an accredited college or university;
and
three (3) years of benefits administration experience in a public or private agency which included one (1) year as a lead or supervisor, and one (1) year of Human Resources Management System and/or human resources administration experience.ORSeven (7) years of progressively responsible benefits administration experience in a public or private agency which included one (1) year as a lead or supervisor, and one (1) year of Human Resources Management System, and/or human resources administration experience.LICENSING, CERTIFICATION AND REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS:
Driver’s License Class CSELECTION PROCESS09/08/2024 - Final Filing Deadline09/25/2024 - Tentative Oral Board InterviewsBased on the information provided in the application documents, the qualified applicants may be invited for further examination and will either be pre-scheduled by the Department of Human Resources or be invited to self-schedule.
All applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination.All potential new hires and employees considered for promotion to management, confidential positions or unrepresented positions will be subject to a background and reference check after contingent job offer is accepted. These provisions are subject to change.HOW TO APPLYApplications must be submitted through the NEOGOV system. Paper copies of applications are not accepted. All additional application materials as requested in the job announcement (degree/transcripts, certificates, DD-214 if applicable, ADA Accommodation Request) must be submitted
by the application final filing deadline.Previously submitted application materials (e.g., copies of diploma and/or transcripts, etc.) for prior recruitments will not be applied for this recruitment but must be re-submitted for this recruitment.Any further questions can be directed to the Department of Human Resources at (707) 784-6170, business hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. EOE/AADOCUMENT SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTSAll candidates must submit a copy of their official/unofficial transcripts (verifying the courses and units completed) or degree (verifying institution, student, date, degree and area of specialization conferred) by
the final filing date of the recruitment.
Candidates who fail to submit their degree/transcripts by the deadline will be disqualified from the recruitment.PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING: Candidates who attended a college or university that is accredited by a foreign or non-U.S. accrediting agency must have their educational units evaluated by an educational evaluation service. The result must be submitted to the Human Resources Department no later than the close of the recruitment.AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACTIt is the policy of Solano County that all employment decisions and personnel policies will be applied equally to all County employees and applicants and be based upon the needs of County service, job related merit, and ability to perform the job.APPLICANTS WITH DISABILITIES: Qualified individuals with a disability, who are able to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, and need an accommodation during any phase of the recruitment/testing/examination process (as detailed in the “Selection Process”), must complete the following Request for Testing Accommodation by Applicants with Disabilities Form:
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.This form must be received in the Human Resources Department by the final filing date of the recruitment. Applicants will be contacted to discuss the specifics of the request.
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live, learn, work and play.The County of Solano recognizes that our employees are our biggest asset. We work collaboratively to solve problems and introduce creative solutions.THE POSITIONUnder general direction, the Benefits Manager plans, organizes, coordinates, and supervises the operations of the benefits unit within the Department of Human Resources; acting as a working supervisor by performing the most complex, technical, and sensitive assignments. This position is responsible for the oversight and communication of the County's benefits programs for over 3,000 employees and manages the Countywide database that supports human resources activities including the accurate payment of salaries and benefits.To learn more about this position please take a look at the
brochureTHE IDEAL CANDIDATEThe ideal candidate will provide outstanding customer service, be empathetic to employees’ needs, and work collaboratively as a team player with others to meet shared objectives that benefit Solano County and its employees. A sound understanding and knowledge of health and retirement benefits, as well as the laws and regulations that govern them, is required. The successful candidate will have experience using PeopleSoft or other automated payroll or benefits delivery systems, experience in administering employee benefit plans and managing contracts, will be politically savvy and have experience building consensus and trust with elected and non-elected officials.EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCEEither: Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Accounting, Finance or closely related field from an accredited college or university;
and
three (3) years of benefits administration experience in a public or private agency which included one (1) year as a lead or supervisor, and one (1) year of Human Resources Management System and/or human resources administration experience.ORSeven (7) years of progressively responsible benefits administration experience in a public or private agency which included one (1) year as a lead or supervisor, and one (1) year of Human Resources Management System, and/or human resources administration experience.LICENSING, CERTIFICATION AND REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS:
Driver’s License Class CSELECTION PROCESS09/08/2024 - Final Filing Deadline09/25/2024 - Tentative Oral Board InterviewsBased on the information provided in the application documents, the qualified applicants may be invited for further examination and will either be pre-scheduled by the Department of Human Resources or be invited to self-schedule.
All applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination.All potential new hires and employees considered for promotion to management, confidential positions or unrepresented positions will be subject to a background and reference check after contingent job offer is accepted. These provisions are subject to change.HOW TO APPLYApplications must be submitted through the NEOGOV system. Paper copies of applications are not accepted. All additional application materials as requested in the job announcement (degree/transcripts, certificates, DD-214 if applicable, ADA Accommodation Request) must be submitted
by the application final filing deadline.Previously submitted application materials (e.g., copies of diploma and/or transcripts, etc.) for prior recruitments will not be applied for this recruitment but must be re-submitted for this recruitment.Any further questions can be directed to the Department of Human Resources at (707) 784-6170, business hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. EOE/AADOCUMENT SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTSAll candidates must submit a copy of their official/unofficial transcripts (verifying the courses and units completed) or degree (verifying institution, student, date, degree and area of specialization conferred) by
the final filing date of the recruitment.
Candidates who fail to submit their degree/transcripts by the deadline will be disqualified from the recruitment.PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING: Candidates who attended a college or university that is accredited by a foreign or non-U.S. accrediting agency must have their educational units evaluated by an educational evaluation service. The result must be submitted to the Human Resources Department no later than the close of the recruitment.AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACTIt is the policy of Solano County that all employment decisions and personnel policies will be applied equally to all County employees and applicants and be based upon the needs of County service, job related merit, and ability to perform the job.APPLICANTS WITH DISABILITIES: Qualified individuals with a disability, who are able to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, and need an accommodation during any phase of the recruitment/testing/examination process (as detailed in the “Selection Process”), must complete the following Request for Testing Accommodation by Applicants with Disabilities Form:
Click here to view form
.This form must be received in the Human Resources Department by the final filing date of the recruitment. Applicants will be contacted to discuss the specifics of the request.
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