Benefits and Well-Being Manager

The City of Henderson announces an examination to create an eligibility list and to fill one (1) vacancy for the classification of Benefits and Well-Being Manager in the Department of Human Resources. The eligibility list may be utilized to fill vacancies for this classification for up to one (1) year.

Under general direction, provides strategic leadership for comprehensive employee benefits and well-being programs that serve as the foundation for a competitive employee benefits package and long-term benefits strategy, while supervising professional staff and serving as a trusted advisor to executive leadership; and performs related duties as assigned.

The ideal candidate will:

• Have a genuine curiosity for benefits and the effect on an employee's life, career, and family.
  
• Embody emotional intelligence, discretion, and the ability to navigate sensitive conversations with empathy and compassion.
  
• Simplify complexity – make benefits, retirement, and wellness concepts easy to understand and act upon.
  
• Have a continuous improvement, innovation, and sound judgment mindset.
  
• The ability to build trust through consistency, credibility, confidentiality, and follow-through.
  
• Continually seek opportunities to enhance employee well-being at the City of Henderson.
  

Salary and Benefits

• Competitive Salary Range of $103,955.10 - $155,932.64 annually; salary placement for non-represented positions is based on a comprehensive compensation review and takes into consideration the candidate's qualifications as well as internal equity*
  
• Base Wage increase upon successful completion of Initial Probationary or Qualifying Period**
  
• Annual Pay Adjustment Increase or Lump Sum Bonus** *Click here to View the City's Non-Represented Compensation Policy
  
  • **Contingent upon the City’s financial performance and subject to available funding as determined by the City
    
• Work-Life Balance
  
  • Four (4)-Day, 38-hour workweek (Monday to Thursday)
    
  • Paid Leave and Holidays
    
    • Leave and Holidays Policy
      
    • Family and Medical Leave and Extended Leave Policy
      
  • Comprehensive benefits package*** for all full-time, regular non-represented employees including:
    
    • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
      
    • Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
      
    • Long Term Disability (LTD)
      
    • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Policy
      
  • Retirement Benefits
    
    • Nevada PERS (Public Employees' Retirement System)
      
    • Retirement Health Savings (RHS) Account
      
    • Deferred Compensation - 457(b) and 401(a) Plans
      
    • Deferred Compensation Matching Program Available - employee contributions will be matched on a per-pay-period basis until the employee reaches their respective deferred compensation match limit
      
  • Voluntary Benefits: Pet Insurance, Auto/Home Insurance, Voluntary Life Insurance, 529 College Savings Plan
    
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PLSF) through the Federal Government
    
    • Tuition and Certification Reimbursement Program, and much more!
      
  • Employer Paid Financial Wellness Benefits and Education

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Human Resources, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field
  
• Five (5) years of progressively responsible professional-level experience administering employee benefit programs or other complementary human resources functions, including at least two years of supervisory, management, or program-lead responsibility
  
• Note: An equivalent combination of related education, experience, and training may be considered
  
• Desirable: Certification as an Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS) through the International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans (IFEBP)
  
• Desirable: Certification from the Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM), the Human Resources Certification Institute (HRCI) or the Public Sector Human Resources Association (PSHRA)
  
• Desirable: Experience with financial modeling and analysis
  

Required Documents/Assessment Information:

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION:
1) Completed Employment Application, including Supplemental Questionnaire
2) Resume*

*Please attach your documents to the "Attachments" section of your application, click here for attachment instructions.

ASSESSMENT DATES:
Recorded Video Assessment - Dates to be determined
(Best-Qualified Candidates)

Additional Assessments - To be determined

All applicants will be notified by email or telephone of their application status and the assessment dates/times/locations after the closing date of this announcement.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON SCHEDULING ASSESSMENTS:
If you are invited to participate in the assessment process, you will be required to self-schedule through the City of Henderson online application system. Please check your email and/or text messages on a regular basis after submitting your application for complete instructions, which include where and when to report.

The assessment and selection process for this position will take place on the dates listed above. All candidates who wish to be considered for this position will need to be in Henderson, Nevada, and make themselves available to participate in the testing process at any time on any of the dates listed above.

Selection Process:

The selection process will begin with an employment application package screening, with the best-qualified candidates being invited to participate further in the assessment process. This process may include any combination of written, performance, and oral assessments to evaluate job-related education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. The City will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. It is the responsibility of the candidate requiring accommodation to contact the Human Resources Department (preferably in writing) at the time of application.

Appointment may be subject to the successful and timely completion of a post offer pre-employment background investigation and medical/physical examination, including a drug/alcohol test. Please see the job description to view the physical requirements. The City reserves the right to modify selection devices and test instruments in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards.