Salary

$56,971.20 - $85,592.00 Annually

Location

San Luis Obispo, CA

Job Type

Permanent - Hourly

Job Number

1025PM-300203-01

Department

Human Resources

Division

11201 HR Admin

Opening Date

10/28/2025

Closing Date

11/4/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

DESCRIPTION

BENEFITS

QUESTIONS

About the Position

Join our Human Resources team as an Benefits Coordinator (HR Technician I/II – Confidential), where you’ll play a key role in supporting the administration of employee benefits programs. This position provides technical and administrative support to ensure accurate processing, excellent customer service, and compliance with organizational policies and regulations. The County is seeking candidates who are interested in serving in the role of Benefits Technician as a backfill during the County's ERP implementation.

Under general supervision, performs paraprofessional, technical, and administrative work relating to county-wide human resources programs, including recruitment and selection, compensation, benefits, employee relations, performance management, compensation, risk management, HR information systems, and training.

Employees in this Confidential classification contribute to the development or implementation of the County's employee relations policies and/or in the course of their duties have access to information relating to the County's administration of employer-employee relations. Under State law and the County Employee Relations Policy, Confidential employees have different rights of representation than those of other non-management employees.

Typical Tasks and Representative Duties

Assists with the administration of a wide variety of benefit programs as directed, including: deferred compensation (457(b)), employee assistance program, wellness program, unemployment benefits, the Post-Employment Health Plan, wellness, and tuition reimbursement; assists with management and administration of enrollment including the organization and execution of the open enrollment process.
Advises employees on benefits and plan details, eligibility, cost and enrollment.
Creates and distributes benefit related materials such as newsletters and brochures.
Provides training and education; organizes and oversees the benefits fair; assists with the organization and execution of open enrollment administration and meetings.
Monitors, maintains and configures benefit-related systems and carrier interfaces: identifies and corrects enrollment discrepancies; ensures accurate transmittal of enrollment details to carriers; liaises between employees, payroll personnel, payroll coordinators, benefit carriers, and third-party administrators.
Performs accounts receivable and payable duties for retiree health premiums in coordination with Pension Trust; audits and corrects invoices for employee/retiree premiums and deductions

Human Resources Technician I: click here for a complete job description.
Human Resources Technician II: click here for a complete job description.

The Ideal Candidate

Education and Experience

A combination of education, training, and experience resulting in the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. An example of qualifying education and experience includes:

Either A: Completion of one year (30 semester units or 45 quarter units) of college-level coursework at an accredited college or university in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, Public Administration, safety or industrial engineering, or a related social or behavioral science field;
Or B: One year of experience performing human resource management related work

Additional standards for Human Resources Technician II:

Either A: Completion of two years (60 semester units or 90 quarter units) of college-level coursework at an accredited college or university in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, Public Administration, safety or industrial engineering, or a related social or behavioral science field;
Or B:Two years of experience performing human resource management related work
Or C:One year of experience in the Human Resources Technician I class.

How to Apply

Applications, including answers to supplemental questions, must be submitted online by the final filing date. Apply for this position at governmentjobs.com/careers/slocountyca. Most County recruitments require you to respond to supplemental questions as part of the application process. We recommend that you review these questions prior to beginning your application.

An initial application review will be conducted. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications and are best qualified will be invited to participate in selection activities which may include online assessments, performance exams, written exams, and interviews.

Final candidates will be required to have an in-depth background review performed before proceeding in the process. Please note that references will not be contacted until the end of the process.

If you have questions or would like to discuss the opportunity further, please contact Human Resources at hr@co.slo.ca.us. Confidential inquiries are welcomed.

For further information regarding the County of San Luis Obispo, visit our website at www.slocounty.ca.gov.

Supplemental Information

This recruitment may be used to fill future permanent, substitute, limited term, and temporary positions, both full-time and part-time within the Department.

Reasonable Accommodation Notice
Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment. Please call 805-781-5959 for assistance or e-mail hr@co.slo.ca.us for more information.

Veteran's Preference Points
If you are applying for employment with the County of San Luis Obispo and you served in the United States Armed Forces, you may be eligible for veteran's preference points as part of the recruitment process. Some dependents and survivors of eligible veterans may also be eligible for preference points. Click here for more information and to learn how to apply for this benefit. Please note that Veteran’s credits must be on file with the County of San Luis Obispo Veterans Services Office prior to the recruitment closing date indicated on the job announcement.

Equal Employment Opportunity
The County is an equal opportunity employer. Objectives are directed toward assuring equal opportunity in selection / promotion, pay, and job assignments. Recruitment and selection procedures have been established to ensure non-discrimination on the basis of political or religious opinions or affiliations, age, sex, race, color, national origin, marital status, disability, sexual orientation or other non-merit factors. In addition, the County complies with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act in hiring and retaining employees. For more information contact the Human Resources Department at (805)781-5959.

Employer

County of San Luis Obispo

Address

1055 Monterey Street
Suite D-250
San Luis Obispo, California, 93408

Phone

805-781-5959

Website

http://www.slocounty.ca.gov/

About the Position

Join our Human Resources team as an Benefits Coordinator (HR Technician I/II – Confidential), where you’ll play a key role in supporting the administration of employee benefits programs. This position provides technical and administrative support to ensure accurate processing, excellent customer service, and compliance with organizational policies and regulations. The County is seeking candidates who are interested in serving in the role of Benefits Technician as a backfill during the County's ERP implementation.

Under general supervision, performs paraprofessional, technical, and administrative work relating to county-wide human resources programs, including recruitment and selection, compensation, benefits, employee relations, performance management, compensation, risk management, HR information systems, and training.

Employees in this Confidential classification contribute to the development or implementation of the County's employee relations policies and/or in the course of their duties have access to information relating to the County's administration of employer-employee relations. Under State law and the County Employee Relations Policy, Confidential employees have different rights of representation than those of other non-management employees.

Typical Tasks and Representative Duties

Assists with the administration of a wide variety of benefit programs as directed, including: deferred compensation (457(b)), employee assistance program, wellness program, unemployment benefits, the Post-Employment Health Plan, wellness, and tuition reimbursement; assists with management and administration of enrollment including the organization and execution of the open enrollment process.
Advises employees on benefits and plan details, eligibility, cost and enrollment.
Creates and distributes benefit related materials such as newsletters and brochures.
Provides training and education; organizes and oversees the benefits fair; assists with the organization and execution of open enrollment administration and meetings.
Monitors, maintains and configures benefit-related systems and carrier interfaces: identifies and corrects enrollment discrepancies; ensures accurate transmittal of enrollment details to carriers; liaises between employees, payroll personnel, payroll coordinators, benefit carriers, and third-party administrators.
Performs accounts receivable and payable duties for retiree health premiums in coordination with Pension Trust; audits and corrects invoices for employee/retiree premiums and deductions

Human Resources Technician I: click here for a complete job description.
Human Resources Technician II: for a complete job description.

The Ideal Candidate

Education and Experience

A combination of education, training, and experience resulting in the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. An example of qualifying education and experience includes:

Either A: Completion of one year (30 semester units or 45 quarter units) of college-level coursework at an accredited college or university in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, Public Administration, safety or industrial engineering, or a related social or behavioral science field;
Or B: One year of experience performing human resource management related work

Additional standards for Human Resources Technician II:

Either A: Completion of two years (60 semester units or 90 quarter units) of college-level coursework at an accredited college or university in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, Public Administration, safety or industrial engineering, or a related social or behavioral science field;
Or B:Two years of experience performing human resource management related work
Or C:One year of experience in the Human Resources Technician I class.

How to Apply

Applications, including answers to supplemental questions, must be submitted online by the final filing date. Apply for this position at governmentjobs.com/careers/slocountyca. Most County recruitments require you to respond to supplemental questions as part of the application process. We recommend that you review these questions prior to beginning your application.

An initial application review will be conducted. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications and are best qualified will be invited to participate in selection activities which may include online assessments, performance exams, written exams, and interviews.

Final candidates will be required to have an in-depth background review performed before proceeding in the process. Please note that references will not be contacted until the end of the process.

If you have questions or would like to discuss the opportunity further, please contact Human Resources at hr@co.slo.ca.us. Confidential inquiries are welcomed.

For further information regarding the County of San Luis Obispo, visit our website at www.slocounty.ca.gov.

Supplemental Information

This recruitment may be used to fill future permanent, substitute, limited term, and temporary positions, both full-time and part-time within the Department.

Reasonable Accommodation Notice
Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment. Please call 805-781-5959 for assistance or e-mail hr@co.slo.ca.us for more information.

Veteran's Preference Points
If you are applying for employment with the County of San Luis Obispo and you served in the United States Armed Forces, you may be eligible for veteran's preference points as part of the recruitment process. Some dependents and survivors of eligible veterans may also be eligible for preference points. Click here for more information and to learn how to apply for this benefit. Please note that Veteran’s credits must be on file with the County of San Luis Obispo Veterans Services Office prior to the recruitment closing date indicated on the job announcement.

Equal Employment Opportunity
The County is an equal opportunity employer. Objectives are directed toward assuring equal opportunity in selection / promotion, pay, and job assignments. Recruitment and selection procedures have been established to ensure non-discrimination on the basis of political or religious opinions or affiliations, age, sex, race, color, national origin, marital status, disability, sexual orientation or other non-merit factors. In addition, the County complies with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act in hiring and retaining employees. For more information contact the Human Resources Department at (805)781-5959.

Make a Difference
Employees of the County of San Luis Obispo are public servants who impact the lives of our community every day. From supporting efforts to reduce homelessness, keeping our drinking water clean, or serving the families in need in the community, County employees make a difference.

Compensation and Benefits
Your annual salary is supplemented by a generous benefit package.

For additional information regarding the benefits listed that may be available to you, visit the associated Benefits-At-A-Glance webpage (click here for link).

Some benefits include:

Medical (PPO, EPO, HDHP), Dental (HMO, PPO) and Vision Insurance
Health enhancing programs such as Hinge Health, GIThrive and Carrum Health for medical enrollees.
Cafeteria (County contribution to pay for insurance premiums)
Free visits to the employee health clinic
Mental Health resources/benefits including Headspace
Voluntary insurance plans (life insurance, disability, critical illness and many more)
A lifelong retirement benefit through the San Luis Obispo County Pension Trust
Optional deferred compensation plan with up to $500 per year match (depending on bargaining unit)
Tax savings accounts (medical and dependent care)
Paid personal, sick and vacation days
12 paid holidays
Employee Assistance Program
Education and Wellness Allowance
Post Employment Health Plan
Family Friendly workplace policies
Flexible work schedule options
Rideshare commuter benefits
Pet Insurance

The County of San Luis Obispo has been recognized as a Diamond Level Family Friendly Workplace by San Luis Obispo Chamber of Commerce. We support our employees through: childcare assistance, flexible scheduling practices, paid and unpaid leave, comprehensive health benefits, flexible spending accounts, and employee assistance programs.

Pension Benefit and Employee Contribution Rates:
The County's pension is a defined benefit plan that provides a guaranteed monthly pension payment for life based on your time in service, wages, and other factors. The County is the primary contributor to the pension fund, but the health of the pension fund also depends on mandatory employee contributions. Employees are required to pay a percentage of their base pay towards the pension fund, ranging from 5% to 19%. This amount is deducted from your paycheck pre-tax every pay period. To find out how much will be deducted from your paycheck should you be hired for this position, please contact Pension Trust at (805) 781-5465.

Healthcare Benefits and Cafeteria Contributions:
The County offers comprehensive medical coverage to you and your family, along with two dental plan options and vision coverage. All permanent employees receive a monthly employer contribution (or ‘cafeteria’ contribution) to help them pay for their portion of the medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums. The amount of the cafeteria contribution varies by Bargaining Unit (BU) and the extent to which employees enroll their dependents. If the cafeteria amount is greater than your selected premiums, the remainder of the cafeteria is paid out to you in your paycheck as taxable income. If the cafeteria amount is less than your monthly premiums, you pay the remainder of the premiums with pre-tax wages.

To estimate your out-of-pocket costs (or cashback from extra cafeteria), visit the Cafeteria Rates webpage (click here for link).

Learning and Development
The County prioritizes your learning, personal and professional development, and career growth. Employees have access to over 1500 on-demand courses, instructor led courses, and job-specific trainings.

Employees can take courses to upskill to make themselves more competitive for promotional opportunities and further their career growth. Examples of courses include:

Emotional Intelligence
Supervisor/Manager academies
Microsoft Suite courses
Defensive Driving
Financial management
Retirement preparedness
Teambuilding
Written Communication
Conflict Management
Clifton StrengthsFinder and DISC
Job specific conferences/trainings

Student Loan Forgiveness
Did you know that if you are employed by a government agency you may be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program
County employees also have access to GotZoom, a program that offers tools and support to navigate your federal student loans.

Homebuyer assistance program
Employees have access to the “Assist-to-Own” program sponsored by Golden State Finance Authority (click here for link to more information) to get a loan for the down payment.

County of San Luis Obispo

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Benefits Coordinator - Limited Term (Human Resources Technician I/II-Confidential)