HUMAN RESOURCES BUSINESS PARTNER - BENEFITS

Candidates must have extensive experience in benefits strategy, leave administration, retirement services, and employee well-being programs. The role requires professional-level work in a human resources functional area, with broad-based accountability for developing, implementing, and evaluating programs.

• Extensive experience in benefits strategy, leave administration, retirement services, and employee well-being programs.
• Ability to analyze complex data, evaluate trends, and translate information into clear, actionable recommendations.
• Expertise in employee benefits, Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and other leave programs, retirement plan administration, wellness initiatives, regulatory compliance, and budget planning.
• Professional-level work experience in a human resources functional area.
• Broad-based accountability for developing, implementing, and evaluating HR programs.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Experience ensuring programs remain competitive, fiscally responsible, and regulatory compliant.
• Ability to align HR programs with the City's strategic goals.

Lead benefits strategy development and implementation for the City of Surprise.

• Administer leave programs including FMLA and other family/medical leave.
• Manage retirement plan administration and provide employee guidance.
• Develop and promote employee wellness initiatives.
• Ensure regulatory compliance across all benefits and leave programs.
• Assist with budget planning for benefits and wellness programs.
• Analyze benefits data and trends to make recommendations for program improvements.
• Provide expert guidance to organizational leaders on benefits-related matters.
• Collaborate with HR team and other departments to support strategic objectives.
• Evaluate and recommend changes to benefits offerings to maintain competitiveness.

Full-time employment with the City of Surprise.

• Must be able to work onsite at Surprise City Hall.
• Background check may be required.
• Compliance with City of Surprise policies and procedures.
• May require occasional travel within the city for meetings or training.

Competitive salary range of $84,885

• $127,296 per year.
• Full-time employment with stable local government employer.
• Opportunity to shape employee benefits and wellness programs.
• Collaborative and fast-paced work environment.
• Professional development and growth within the HR department.

The City of Surprise is an equal opportunity employer.

• This position is open to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.
• The salary range is $84,885
• $127,296 per year, depending on qualifications and experience.
• The position is located at Surprise City Hall, 16000 N. Civic Center Plaza, Surprise, AZ 85374.
• For questions about the application process, contact the City of Surprise Human Resources Department.
• The closing date is July 30,
• Applications must be received by 11:59 PM on that date.
• This is a full-time, benefited position with the City of Surprise.
• The City reserves the right to modify the selection process as needed.

The City of Surprise is a growing municipality in the West Valley of Phoenix, Arizona, known for its family-friendly community and commitment to quality services. The Human Resources Department supports the City's workforce by managing benefits, recruitment, employee relations, and organizational development. This role is central to ensuring employees have competitive benefits and wellness programs that support their well-being and the City's strategic goals. Working for the City of Surprise offers a chance to contribute to a dynamic public service environment with a focus on innovation and employee culture. City of Surprise is named as the hiring organisation for the HUMAN RESOURCES BUSINESS PARTNER

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