Employee Benefits Analyst III

Application Filing Deadline:Monday October 6 2025

Exam #:25/14B62/09JL

Employee Benefits Analyst I

Employee Benefits Analyst II

The County of Montereys Human Resources Department fosters a diverse equitable and inclusive work environment empowering excellence and supporting Monterey Countys workforce through strategic human resources management innovation customer service and collaboration.

The Human Resources Department Employee Benefits Division is seeking a collaborative and detail oriented Human Resources Professional to fill one position as an Employee Benefits Analyst I or Employee Benefits Analyst II. This position reports directly to the Human Resources Program Manager of the Employee Benefits Division. The successful candidate will perform professional and paraprofessional level employee benefit generalist work and analysis including reviewing and processing various types of employee benefit enrollments; assist in the administration of countywide benefits; respond to inquiries as a subject matter expert in employee benefits including health dental vision retirement deferred compensation leave of absence and other issues; and provides information and resources to employees regarding Service/Disability Retirement options and assist in the completion of retirement applications.

This classification is part of a flexible series. Incumbents appointed at the lower level of the career series may be promoted up to the any higher level of the career series subject to their meeting the employment standards for the higher class and a recommendation for their promotion by the appointing authority.

The Eligible List established by this recruitment may be used to fill current and future vacancies on a regular full-time part-time or temporary basis.

Employee Benefits Analyst I and II

• Assists in the planning development implementation review and administration of employee benefits programs.
• Plans and conducts studies of employee benefits programs to determine their effectiveness; makes recommendations concerning program modification to ensure the most efficient cost-effective employee benefits services and programs.
• Evaluates unusual and difficult issues and problems concerning employee benefits programs and processes; develops recommends and implements solutions.
• Gathers organizes analyzes and summarizes a variety of statistical and demographic data; conducts surveys and feasibility studies on employee benefits; makes external studies and comparisons with local private and comparison public agencies.
• Coordinates and consults with vendors plan administrators and the Auditor-Controllers Office concerning the administration of employee benefits programs.
• Composes employee benefits program policies and procedures; determines appropriate language for program booklets binders policies and summary plan descriptions; writes employee benefits material and publicizes new or revised employee benefits program materials to departments and employees; writes clear comprehensive correspondence reports announcements training materials newsletters and employee notifications on a wide variety of technical and professional material relative to employee benefits.
• Advises insurance carriers and/or third-party administrators of potential issues and action required to solve problems; assists in vendor negotiations for administration of employee benefits programs insurance contracts and agreements; oversees vendor third-party administrator and insurer contract performance.
• Reviews and analyzes employee benefits and insurance programs contracts/policies provisions usage and trends and recommends changes to improve or restructure employee benefits including contract administration and to resolve complex and difficult policy and program problems.
• Gathers inputs and analyzes employee benefits program related data using a computer; prepares correspondence and reports; conducts special studies and projects; makes policy and program recommendations.
• May supervise support staff in the division that provide related support services.
• Meets and consults with employees and department management concerning the application of employee benefits programs at the department level and makes recommendations.
• Assesses departmental training needs and develops and delivers training programs for departmental staff on employee benefits issues; advises employees and staff concerning all areas of employee benefits.
• Reviews and evaluates the impact of current or pending legislation and other data pertaining to public employee benefits programs and makes recommendations.
• May participate in an advisory capacity in employee contract negotiations and assist in gathering and analyzing data relative to employee benefits items discussed during negotiations.
• Interprets for employees and managers the application of rules regulations policies and procedures related to employee benefits programs; provides professional level expertise on employee benefits issues; responds to internal and external inquiries related to employee benefits.
• Makes presentations to employees departmental management the Board of Supervisors and others concerning employee benefits programs.
• May be assigned as a Disaster Service Worker as required.

To view the complete classification specification please visit the County of Monterey website or click on the following links: Employee Benefits Analyst I / Employee Benefits Analyst II

THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE

Will have a proven track record demonstrating the following knowledge skills and abilities:

Employee Benefits Analyst I

Working Knowledge of:

• General terminology nomenclature and common concepts utilized in the administration of employee benefits programs to include leave management and retirement programs.
• General office procedures methods and practices.
• Functional responsibilities of employee benefits programs.
• Research methodology data collection and sampling techniques; statistical techniques and their applications.
• Personal computer operation including Windows and the Microsoft suite.

Some Knowledge of:

• Specific subject matter program areas and practices within an area of specialization such as health insurance disability retirement etc.
• Federal state and local legislation pertaining to employee benefits programs.
• Project management techniques and processes.
• Principles and practices of public administration.

Employee Benefits Analyst II

Thorough Knowledge of:

• General terminology nomenclature and common concepts utilized in the administration of employee benefits programs.
• Functional responsibilities of employee benefits programs.
• Specific subject matter program areas and practices within an area of specialization such as health insurance disability retirement etc.
• Federal state and local legislation pertaining to employee benefits programs to include leave management and retirement programs.

Working Knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of public administration.
• Research methodology data collection and sampling techniques statistical and financial analysis and their applications; basic accounting.
• Project management techniques and processes.
• General office procedures methods and practices.
• Public Employee Retirement System of the State of California (CalPERS) operations and administrative practices.

Some Knowledge of:

• Insurance policies and procedures regarding claims administration and reserve calculation.
• California Workers Compensation System.

Employee Benefits Analyst I and II

Skill and Ability to:

• Operate a personal computer in a Windows environment; utilize word processing spreadsheet and database software.
• Analyze data and statistical issues; draw sound conclusions and make effective recommendations.
• Recognize areas of concern; analyze information situations and problems consider options formulate strategies and select alternatives to arrive at logical conclusions; project consequences of proposed actions; negotiate mutually satisfactory solutions to problems and explain and support effective recommendations.
• Develop and produce or present clear concise and descriptive written and oral reports correspondence and other communicative materials.
• Manage a variety of simultaneous work projects to meet established timetables and commitments.
• Understand interpret explain and apply federal state and local legislation regarding employee benefits programs.
• Demonstrate the County values provide excellent and courteous customer service.
• Plan organize and coordinate research and statistical work.
• Understand interpret and apply appropriate provisions of applicable laws ordinances rules regulations memoranda of understanding and operating procedure.
• Exercise independent judgment and initiative.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others including County officials and managers insurers consultants employee representatives employees and the public.

Any combination of training education and/or experience which provides the knowledge skills and abilities and required conditions of employment is qualifying. An example of a way these requirements might be acquired is:

Employee Benefits Analyst I

Education: Completion of all coursework leading to a bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in human resources public or business administration industrial relations or a related field.

AND

Experience: Two (2) years of increasingly responsible experience performing paraprofessional and technical level work in employee benefits services.

Employee Benefits Analyst II

Education: Completion of all coursework leading to a bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in human resources public or business administration industrial relations or a related field.

AND

Experience: Three (3) years of increasingly responsible experience performing professional-level work in employee benefits programs.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

The required conditions of employment include but are not limited to the following:

• Possess and maintain a valid California Class C drivers license or the ability to provide suitable transportation that is approved by the appointing authority.
• Be available to work a flexible schedule including evenings weekends holidays and during times of disaster and/or emergency;travel out of County to attend meetings.

BENEFITS

The County of Monterey offers an excellent benefits package. Please visit our website or click on the following link to view theUnit ZX Benefit Summary Sheet. This information is not legally binding nor does it serve as a contract. The benefits listed in the Monterey County Personnel Policies and Practices Resolution or Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) prevail over this listing.

NOTES

• As a condition of employment prospective employees may be required to submit to a background review which may include a review of information concerning present and/or prior employment driving record and record of any criminal convictions.
• Employment is contingent upon acceptable documentation verifying identity and authorization for employment in the U.S.; a list of acceptable documents is available on the USCIS Form I-9.
• If you are hired into this classification in a temporary position your rate of pay will be hourly and you will not be eligible for the benefits listed in the summary.

Application and Selection Procedures

Apply On-Line at Monday October:59 PM (PST)

OR

Hard copy applications may be obtained from and submitted during normal business hours

Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM by contacting:

Human Resources Department

Attn: Jovany Luna Supervising HR Analyst

168 W. Alisal St. 3^rd Floor

Salinas CA 93901

Email: Phone:

The selection process is tentative and applicants will be notified if changes are made. To assess applicants possession of required qualifications the examination process may include an oral examination pre-examination exercises performance examination and/or written examination. The competitive examination process includes submittal of required application materials. A complete application package will include:

• A completed County of Monterey Employment Application
• Responses to the Supplemental Questions

Applicants who fail to provide all required materials by the final filing deadline will not be considered. Resumes cover letters letters of interest and other correspondence will not be accepted as a substitute for required application materials. All required application materials will be competitively evaluated. Those applicants that are determined to be the most appropriately qualified will be invited to participate further in the selection process.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

Monterey County is a drug-free workplace and an equal opportunity employer. The County seeks candidates who can make contributions in an environment of cultural and ethnic diversity. Monterey County is committed to providing access equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment its services programs and activities. To request reasonable accommodation contact Jovany Luna Supervising HR Analyst via email at or via phone at .