HR Generalist (Benefits Specialist)

Company: Santa Cruz Metropolitan Transit District
Location: Santa Cruz
Posted on: May 14, 2022

Job Description:

At Santa Cruz METRO, we care about moving people. We strive to attract, develop and retain a talented and diverse workforce. Many of our employees have worked for us for more than 20 years and come from diverse, cultural and professional backgrounds. -METRO promotes high performance, diversity and equal employment opportunities.

At METRO, you will enjoy a competitive salary, CALPERS pension, a robust health/dental/vision benefit program, public service loan forgiveness program, 457 plans, career development, free bus passes, and longevity pay.

Santa Cruz METRO is currently recruiting for an HR Analyst I (Benefits Specialist)
Under direction, an HR Analyst I (Benefits Specialist) is responsible for the administration of all the benefits and retirement programs, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, and 457 plan. In addition to this primary duty, they will perform a variety of professional and analytical duties in administering human resources programs, including recruitment and selection, classification and compensation, leave management, training and development, employee and labor relations, workers' compensation, regulatory compliance, Human Resources Information System (HRIS) development/administration, and related human resources functions; provides professional advice and assistance to Santa Cruz METRO management on personnel-related issues; performs related work as required.
Minimum Qualifications:
- - - - - - - - -Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in human resources management, organizational development, business or public administration, or a related field.
- - - - - - - - -One (1) year of professional human resources administration experience, preferably in a public agency.
Employment Standards
Knowledge of
- - - - - - - - -Principles, practices, and techniques of public agency human resources administration, including recruitment and selection, classification and compensation, benefits and retirement administration, leave management, training and development, employee and labor relations, workers' compensation, regulatory compliance, Human Resource Information System (HRIS) development/administration, and related human resources functions.
- - - - - - - - -Analytical methods of researching, gathering, organizing, and reporting data.
- - - - - - - - -Applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulatory codes, ordinances, and procedures relevant to assigned area of responsibility.
- - - - - - - - -Business correspondence, formatting, and report writing.
- - - - - - - - -Methods of prioritizing, planning, and organizing complex projects and analytical work.

to
- - - - - - - - -Administer and coordinate human resources programs. Conduct research on a wide variety of human resources topics.
- - - - - - - - -Prepare clear and concise reports, correspondence, policies, procedures, and other written materials.
- - - - - - - - -Earn, understand, interpret, and apply all pertinent laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures, and standards relevant to work performed.

Other Conditions of Employment
- - - - - - - - -Certified Professional (CP) or Senior Certified Professional (SCP) from a recognized Human Resource Certification organization preferred.
- - - - - - - - -A valid California Driver's License will be required at the time of appointment and throughout employment.
- - - - - - - - -All Santa Cruz METRO employees are required to be vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment
Salary: $29.41 - $37.53 per hour. -Salaries are on a six-step salary range schedule with 5% increases yearly.
To apply, view a complete job description and more information on Santa Cruz METRO, go to: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/scmtd

Apply before May 20, 2022
Questions? Call 831-420-2542

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