Benefits Program Lead for HRIS Rollout

City of Goodyear; Goodyear (AZ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Goodyear seeks a Benefits Manager to oversee the Employee Benefits Programs for employees, retirees and families, including self-insured health, retirement plans, wellness, leave programs, and related regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate has five+ years in benefits administration, with open enrollment and vendor management experience.

A Bachelor's degree and a valid driver’s license are required; position is temporary, full-time with benefits and potential conversion to regular

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related field.
• Minimum five years of benefits administration experience.
• Experience coordinating open enrollment and implementing new benefits.
• Experience managing third-party administrators and vendors.
• Knowledge of ERISA, ACA, COBRA, and HIPAA compliance.
• Valid Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Benefits division, overseeing daily operations and staff for employee benefit, retirement programs, leave management (FMLA, parental, military, disability, etc.) and ADA accommodations.
• Manages relationships with internal stakeholders, benefits broker, benefit carriers, and third-party administrators; evaluates and selects vendors, negotiates contracts, and maintains provider relationships.
• Plans and executes annual activities such as open enrollment, benefits fairs, campaigns, ACA-1095 processing, and benefits guide development; delivers clear benefits communications, training, and educational sessions.
• Designs and manages benefits communication strategies and materials; monitors program effectiveness and identifies improvement opportunities; develops, updates, and maintains process documentation.
• Supports Total Rewards strategy through benefits planning, budgeting, and long-term program design; contributes to HR operations and system enhancements as part of the HR leadership team.
• Leads and participates in benefits-related committees and task forces; ensures compliance with applicable federal and state regulations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Benefits administration

Open enrollment coordination

Vendor management

Regulatory knowledge

Cross-department collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

City of Goodyear seeks a Benefits Manager to oversee the Employee Benefits Programs for employees, retirees and families, including self-insured health, retirement plans, wellness, leave programs, and related regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate has five+ years in benefits administration, with open enrollment and vendor management experience.

A Bachelor's degree and a valid driver’s license are required; position is temporary, full-time with benefits and potential conversion to regular