Benefits Administrator

Napa County is home to 140,000 residents who share a strong sense of community and a legacy of preserving and protecting our rich agricultural heritage. Located in the heart of California's preeminent wine region, the Napa Valley is also part of the dynamic San Francisco Bay Metropolitan Area. With its sunny Mediterranean climate and proximity to the mountains and ocean, the Valley offers residents easy access to virtually unlimited shopping, dining, cultural and recreational opportunities. The Napa Valley's strategic location, natural and cultural resources, history of responsible land use planning and attractive quality of life provide the ideal mix of small town living and big city amenities. As an organization, the County is dedicated to improving the lives of our citizens and reflecting the best of the community's values: Respect, Accountability, Dedication, Integrity and Innovation. Benefits Administrator The Benefits Administrator leads the County's employee benefits and retirement programs, overseeing health, wellness and CalPERS benefits while ensuring compliance with complex federal and state regulations. This position provides strategic leadership for benefits administration, HRIS benefits systems, open enrollment, vendor relationships and cross‑functional collaboration with Payroll, Finance and Human Resources to deliver accurate, efficient employee services. The ideal candidate is an experienced HR professional with expertise in benefits, retirement administration and process improvement who thrives in a fast‑paced environment and enjoys solving complex operational and technical challenges. Experience and Education An individual must possess any combination of experience and education that would likely produce the required knowledge and abilities. A desirable combination is: Experience Five years of professional human resources experience which includes programming areas such as benefits administration, retirement administration or HRIS administration. Two of those years must have been in a lead or supervisory role. Education A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in human resources administration, public administration, business administration or a related field. License or Certificate Possession of a valid California Driver's License. Any license, certification or registration required for this position shall be maintained (i.e. active and in good standing) at all times during employment with Napa County. For continued employment with Napa County, you must maintain such license, certification or registration to meet the minimum qualifications of this position. Disaster Service Workers: Napa County employees automatically become Disaster Service Workers. This means that when Napa County experiences emergencies (earthquake, wildfire, power outage, flood, etc.) you may be asked to pivot from your regular duties to provide critical services to those affected by the emergency (CA Govt Code § 31012). ADA Accommodation: Applicants requiring accommodation during the application and/or selection process pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities (ADA) Act should contact County of Napa Human Resources at (707) 253‑4303. Napa County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr