Senior HR Benefits & Programs Analyst

Nigel Wright Consultancy Ltd (UK); California (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Orange County Water District is seeking a Human Resources Analyst or Senior HR Analyst focused on employee benefits administration. You will join a collaborative HR team delivering comprehensive HR programs across recruitment, compensation, training, and HRIS management.

The role emphasizes accurate benefits administration, answering employee questions, ensuring compliance with laws, and supporting performance management and training initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, psychology, business or related field.
• Experience in benefits administration and recruitment.
• Knowledge of federal/state laws related to HR (FLSA, ADA, FMLA).

Responsibilities

• Participates in implementing HR programs including recruitment, compensation, benefits, and HRIS.
• Administers employee benefit plans and communicates changes to employees and carriers.
• Administers leave programs and coordinates with documentation and records.
• Assists with retirement program administration and enrollment processes.
• Maintains HR data and HRIS records; prepares reports and supports payroll-related activities.

Skills

HR policies

Benefits administration

Recruitment

Performance management

HRIS/HR systems

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

HRIS

Payroll systems

Job description

Orange County Water District is seeking a Human Resources Analyst or Senior HR Analyst focused on employee benefits administration. You will join a collaborative HR team delivering comprehensive HR programs across recruitment, compensation, training, and HRIS management.

The role emphasizes accurate benefits administration, answering employee questions, ensuring compliance with laws, and supporting performance management and training initiatives.