Human Resources Manager

This job was posted by https://www.azjobconnection.gov : For more information, please see: https://www.azjobconnection.gov/jobs/7652090 SCHOOL/DEPARTMENT: Human Resources TYPE: Classified STATUS: Non-Exempt SALARY: (\$24.10, 12-month position, full health benefits package)WORK CALENDAR: 261 Days, 8 Hours Per Day**START DATE:**October 2026 REPORTS TO: Director of Human Resources Purpose Statement The job of Human Resources Manager is done for the purpose/s of managing and coordinating district employee benefit, retirement, leave, and related HR programs and systems; ensuring accurate enrollment, records, reporting, financial transactions, and compliance with applicable laws, regulations, district policies, and program requirements; coordinating vendors and cross-departmental processes; supporting HR system implementations and operational improvements; analyzing data and resolving issues; and providing guidance and support to employees, human resources staff, and district leadership. Essential Functions - Administers employee benefit programs (e.g. medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and voluntary benefits, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring accurate enrollment and ongoing program administration. - Administers retirement-related programs (e.g. Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) requirements, reporting activities, and employee education, etc.) for the purpose of supporting employee participation and maintaining compliance with reporting obligations. - Collaborates with Human Resources and Payroll staff (e.g. benefits administration, system enhancements, process changes, and project activities, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring coordinated service delivery and compliance. - Coordinates Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) administration (e.g. eligibility review, documentation, tracking, employee communication, coordination with internal and external stakeholders, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring compliance with applicable regulations and district procedures. - Coordinates HR systems and operational projects (e.g. benefits system implementations, Employee Management System (EMS) initiatives, and process improvement efforts, etc.) for the purpose of supporting successful implementation and operational efficiency. - Coordinates vendor relationships (e.g. benefit carriers, third-party administrators, and system providers, etc.) for the purpose of supporting effective service delivery and issue resolution. - Develops reports and analyzes data (e.g. enrollment trends, billing information, compliance requirements, and operational metrics, etc.) for the purpose of supporting decision-making and program effectiveness. - Maintains benefit records and documentation (e.g. employee files, enrollment forms, system records, and required reports, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring compliance with district, state, federal, and carrier requirements. - Manages benefits enrollment systems (e.g. configuration support, testing, troubleshooting, employee enrollment processing, and vendor coordination, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining accurate employee benefit records and system functionality. - Monitors enrollment activities (e.g. weekly enrollment reports, audits, exception reviews, and reconciliation processes, etc.) for the purpose of identifying discrepancies and ensuring data accuracy. - Processes benefit-related financial transactions (e.g. deduction verification, payroll reconciliation, carrier billing review, and payment processing, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring accurate financial administration of benefit programs. - Provides employee support and guidance (e.g. benefit eligibility, enrollment changes, leave programs, and retirement programs, etc.) or the purpose of assisting employees in understanding and accessing available services. - Researches process improvements (e.g. workflow enhancements, automation opportunities, and system utilization strategies, etc.) for the purpose of increasing efficiency, accuracy, and customer service. - Supports retirement processes through ESI (e.g. calculating buyouts, supporting return-to-work processes, guiding employees, processing letters, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring accurate processing, compliance with applicable requirements, and effective support to employees. - Supports the Human Resource Director and department staff for the purpose of assisting in the performance of their work activities. - Verifies clearance, background check, and demographic information for volunteers and substitutes for the purpose of ensuring timely approval, maintaining accurate records, and complying with district policies and applicable regulations. - Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the HR Department. Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications KNOWLEDGE is required to perform algebra and/or geometry; read technical information, compose a variety of documents, and/or facilit