Human Resources Supervisor - Benefits

In Scottsdale's City HR landscape, benefits expertise shapes both recruitment and daily employee experience. The Human Resources Supervisor - Benefits will lead a team of Benefits Analysts, drive policy development and system enhancements, and coordinate with Procurement, IT, and external vendors to deliver a compliant and engaging benefits program for City employees. This onsite role demands strong leadership and a focus on delivering valuable benefits while ensuring regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the City’s benefits operations
• Lead a team of Benefits Analysts
• Ensure efficient day-to-day benefits administration
• Drive strategic initiatives in policy development, compliance, and system enhancements
• Collaborate with Procurement, IT, and external vendors to deliver a seamless and engaging benefits experience for employees
• Maintain regulatory compliance
• Implement new programs
• Serve as a trusted resource for staff and employees alike

Requirements

• Five years' professional level human resources or organizational development experience
• At least one year of lead or management experience in people or projects
• Residency in the State of Arizona during active employment by the City

Benefits

• 12 paid holidays, including 1 floating holiday
• Vacation accrual starts at 10.3 hours per month
• Sick leave accrual of 8 hours per month
• Medical coverage, including behavioral health, Dental and Vision benefits
• City-paid basic life insurance equal to one times the employee's annual salary; option for supplemental life insurance
• Tuition reimbursement of up to $2,500 per year
• Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System defined benefit plan with mandatory employer and employee contributions currently at 12%, including a long-term disability benefit
• Supplemental retirement plans through Nationwide (457)
• Pet insurance
• Bilingual pay compensation

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, Public Administration, or a closely related field from an accredited institution
• Five years' professional level human resources or organizational development experience and at least one year of lead or management experience in people or projects
• Any equivalent combination of education and/or job-related experience that meets the minimum qualifications

Licensing, Certifications and Other Requirements

• Residency in the State of Arizona during active employment
• Other pertinent licenses and/or certifications may be required depending on department/section assignment

Selection Process

• Applications and supplemental questions must be completed in full as part of the selection process. Do not state See Resume in lieu of answering questions.
• Applicants whose education, training, and experience most closely meet the needs may be invited to participate in a panel interview
• Successful candidates will undergo post-offer, pre-employment background screening, which may include fingerprinting and criminal background checks
• The City reserves the right to modify the process at any time

Equal Employment Opportunity

The City provides employment opportunities based on ability, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability. Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified applicants. To request an accommodation, contact Human Resources at 480-312-2491. Requests should be made 24 hours in advance or as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.