Do you have a passion for Benefits and Wellness? Do you have 5 or more years of experience in Benefits and Wellness program administration? If so, check out the Senior Management Analyst (SMA) opportunity within Valley Water's Total Rewards and Data Analytics unit!
Reporting directly to the Supervising Program Administrator of Benefits and Wellness, the SMA will serve as a business partner to assigned units by providing guidance, coordination, and assistance with facilitating benefits.
This SMA position will be responsible for leading and administering the "Valley Water WELL" wellness program which includes liaising with the benefits broker and vendors; coordinating program activities; monitoring program participation and performance measures; developing program communications; responding to questions and concerns regarding the wellness program; and evaluating the program's success by reviewing health carrier utilization data, participant satisfaction, and employee health indicators.
Additionally, the SMA will be responsible for administering several of Valley Water's benefits programs including employee leaves of absence, deferred compensation, open enrollment, carrier renewals, retiree Medicare enrollment/changes, CalPERS, processing of Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) provisions and supporting the high volume of customer service requests from employees, managers, Board of Directors, retirees, and health plan vendors.
This position will be eligible for a hybrid telework schedule, typically working 40% remote and 60% onsite, after initial one-year probationary period.
We are committed to building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working environment for all. We believe every member of our team enriches our diversity, contributes to inclusion, and strengthens belonging by broadening our perspective and collective understanding of the world around us to accomplish our mission to equitably provide safe, clean water, natural flood protections, and environmental stewardship.
Valley Water is a public agency with an operating and capital budget of $964 million, and over 900 employees. With headquarters in San Jose, Valley Water provides water supply, enhances streams and watersheds through creek restoration and habitat protection, provides flood protection for homes, schools, businesses and roadways, and partners with other agencies to provide trails and open space for the community.
Key Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Applicants whose experience and background best match the ideal experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and education are considered ideal candidates for the position. To determine the top candidates, each applicant will be assessed based on the ideal candidate criteria as listed below.
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Total Rewards and Data Analytics Unit ( Position Code 923)
Valley Water Telework Program: Eligibility for telework will depend on the type of work performed, operational needs, and the ability for the employee to perform the essential functions of their job duties while teleworking. Employment with Valley Water requires employees to live within 150 miles of their primary physical work location located in San Jose, California by their start date.
This position will be eligible for a hybrid telework schedule, typically working 40% remote and 60% onsite, after initial one-year probationary period.
(1) The selection process may include one or more of the following: application review, application assessment, performance exercise, written exercise and/or interview.
(2) The Employment Application, Qualifying Information Questions and/or Supplemental Questions will be evaluated based on the ideal candidate criteria listed above. Resumes are highly recommended.
NOTE: Position and start date is subject to availability of funds. Valley Water retains the right to repost this position as deemed necessary.
Consideration may be given to existing applicant pools within the same classification.
Valley Water's Equal Opportunity Non-Discrimination Policy is available for review upon request.
Valley Water will make reasonable efforts in the examination process to accommodate persons with disabilities. Please advise Human Resources in advance of any special needs by calling 408-630-2260.
Please be aware that once submitted all application materials become the property of Valley Water and will not be returned. Human Resources staff are not authorized to make copies of application materials for applicants.