Human Resources Coordinator

Human Resources Coordinator - Benefits & Performance

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Yuma, AZ | Salary: $50,544.00-$53,576.00

Under general supervision, performs a variety of professional, technical, and analytical duties in support of the City’s Human Resources Department’s Benefits & Performance Management programs.

• Coordinate a variety of support functions for Benefits, Wellness, and Performance Management programs.
• Manage annual open enrollment, wellness fairs, and benefit plan changes, including enrollments, additions/changes, and terminations.
• Administer FMLA, ADA, and Long‑term Disability programs; support retirement processing and retiree health benefits.
• Conduct new hire benefits orientations and facilitate enrollment in medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and retirement plans.
• Serve as liaison between employees, retirees, benefits vendors, and city departments for all benefit‑related matters.
• Provide technical guidance on benefits, resolve issues, and coordinate complex claims with third‑party administrators.
• Perform monthly reconciliations for health, dental, vision, and supplemental plans; prepare billing and deduction reports.
• Serve as HR Representative to the PSPRS Local Boards and secretary to the Benefits Trust Board; coordinate meetings and documentation.
• Ensure proper records management in compliance with city, state, and federal retention guidelines.
• Prepare benefit‑related correspondence and assist in benefit‑rate planning for budget purposes.
• Maintain confidentiality and promote positive, cooperative relationships with staff, retirees, and the public.
• Design, implement, and manage health and wellness programs; conduct needs assessments, organize health events and workshops, and track program effectiveness to promote employee physical, mental, and emotional well‑being.
• Ensure smooth administrative operations for performance reviews and help employees and managers understand and utilize the performance‑management system effectively.
• Set up and track employee evaluations and performance‑improvement plans.
• Provide training on performance‑management systems and performance‑improvement processes.
• Serve as liaison for performance‑related inquiries.
• Track development goals and prepare performance‑management reports.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Federal, State, and City regulations, guidelines, policies, and procedures.
• Recruiting and HR concepts, policies, and procedures.
• Principles and practices of public‑sector personnel administration, confidential records management, and effective customer‑service practices.
• Legal, ethical, and professional rules of conduct for HR employees.
• Proper English, spelling, and grammar.
• Proficiency in MS Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, Visio).
• Human Resources Information Systems, including Applicant Tracking Systems.

• Organize, prioritize, and handle multiple tasks.
• Adhere to established deadlines and produce work that consistently meets or exceeds team benchmarks.
• Interpret information accurately and make decisions in compliance with applicable Federal, State, and City regulations, guidelines, policies, and procedures.
• Function independently in a fast‑paced environment, as well as part of a team.
• Build rapport with team members and represent the Human Resources Department.
• Answer questions, advise staff, and assist with recruiting and selection issues.
• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Prepare and maintain the security and confidentiality of employee/financial records and reports.
• Use automated information systems to develop and maintain databases, spreadsheets, and documents.

• Planning and organizing.
• Excellent communication both verbally and in writing.
• Excellent time management and detail orientation.
• Demonstrating strong work ethic, self‑motivation, high professional standards, initiative, and resilience.

• Entry level

• Full‑time

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