Human Resources Coordinator I - Benefits & Wellness

pimacounty; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 57,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

Pima County is seeking a Benefits Coordinator to administer benefits for a large workforce. The role emphasizes reconciling and reporting benefits data in Microsoft Excel, with strong communication skills and knowledge of federal and state regulations on employee benefits and wellness.

The position supports a diverse workforce of over 500 employees, ensures regulatory compliance, and delivers excellent customer service, including virtual and in-person presentations using various software

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, business, management, or related field plus one year of professional HR experience.
• Or one year of experience with Pima County performing HR functions.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional HR services to departments, employees and the public.
• Assist in recruitment strategies, advertising, testing/selection processes and analysis.
• Advise on applicant selection criteria and refer eligible applicants to departments.
• Conduct studies and analyses in areas like recruitment and employee benefits; recommend actions.
• Research and advise on issues per County rules, policies and procedures.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Regulatory knowledge

HR knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Description Summary

Department - Human Resources Job Description

OPEN UNTIL FILLED

Job Type: Classified

Job Classification: 5541 - Human Resources Coordinator I

Salary Grade: 11

Pay Range

Hiring Range: $56,555 - $67,870 Annually

Pay Range: $56,555 - $79,164 Annually

Range Explanation:

Hiring Range is an estimate of where you can receive an offer. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, training, and internal equity.

Pay Range is the entire compensation range for the position.

The first review of applications will be on 09/04/2026

Pima County Human Resources Department is seeking a detail-oriented Benefits Coordinator with experience in administering benefits for a large employer. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in reconciling and reporting benefits and wellness data using Microsoft Excel. Excellent written and oral communication skills are required, including proficiency in presenting virtually and in person using various software platforms. Ideally, the candidate would also possess knowledge of federal and state regulations on employee benefits and wellness. This position involves managing a robust benefits program for a diverse workforce of over 500 employees, ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements, and delivering exceptional customer service.

Essential Functions

• Provides professional level human resources services to client departments, employees and the public;
• Participates with client departments in the development of recruiting strategies, advertising, announcements and testing/selection criteria, processes and analysis of results;
• Evaluates and applies applicant selection criteria and procedures to certify eligible applicants for referral to client departments;
• Performs individual and team studies, audits, and analysis in specialized areas such as recruitment/selection, employee benefits, and related or assigned topics, analyzes results and recommends appropriate management actions;
• Researches, analyzes, and makes recommendations to supervisors, client departments and employees to identify and resolve problems by application of County rules, policies and procedures;
• Counsels employees and applicants in employment opportunities and career advancement available within Pima County government;
• Provides input to supervisors and management in long- and short-term planning, goals, and objectives related to the programs of the section of assignment;
• Reviews proposed or past personnel actions for compliance with applicable federal, state and County policies, regulations and procedures by application of County Merit Systems Rules and Personnel Policies/Procedures;
• Prepares and presents oral and written reports and correspondence as required;
• Conducts individual and group training of professional, paraprofessional, and supporting Human Resources staff and client department representatives, supervisors, and managers in personnel issues and related topics;
• Maintains appropriate confidentiality of all materials and information encountered in performance of duties;
• May represent Pima County, the Human Resources function or assigned division at meetings, seminars, job fairs, outreach recruitment, etc.;
• May act as lead for other staff in unique or complex studies, projects, or assignments.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in human resources, business, management, or other closely related field as determined by the department head at the time of recruitment AND one year of professional level human resources or personnel administration experience.
• (Relevant experience and/or education from an accredited college or university may be substituted.)
• OR:
• One year of experience with Pima County performing personnel or human resources functions.

Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see resume" on your application.

Preferred Qualifications

(Be specific in describing your experience in your application. Ensure the descriptions provided illustrate your competencies, specifically addressing the required and preferred qualifications.)

Experience administering or providing administrative support for employee benefit programs, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, retirement, FSA, HSA, COBRA, or related benefit prog