Temporary Benefits Specialist

Posting Date

06/29/26

Application Deadline

07/06/26

Pay Range

Anticipated Hiring Range: $28.85 hourly
Full Pay Range: $28.85 - $41.10 hourly

Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. This position is eligible for overtime compensation for all hours worked over 40 in the designated workweek.

Job Type

Temporary

Department

Human Resources

About the Position

Impact the lives of others by using your analytical abilities to make sound, independent decisions within department guidelines in our fast-paced, high-performing Employee Benefits and Wellness Division and grow your career with the Maricopa County Human Resources Department!

This is a temporary Benefits Specialist position expected to last approximately six months, beginning on or around August 3, 2026, and ending on or around January 29, 2027. We are seeking a motivated, customer-focused, and solutions-driven individual to join our team to support the preparation of and through the duration of the Open Enrollment period. As the Benefits Specialist, you will respond to employees, dependents, and providers' questions regarding benefit programs, eligibility, and coverage provisions. You will research and resolve benefit plan discrepancies and verify that benefit premiums and administrative charges are calculated and administered appropriately.

About Us

With more than 13,000 employees in more than 50 departments, we question the status quo, we challenge old assumptions, WE make government better.

The Human Resources Department is a diverse group of agile and dedicated HR professionals who provide exceptional customer service by exemplifying the motto “Your Partner for Success.” By strategically partnering with County Management, departments, and applicants, HR looks for creative, outside-the-box solutions to the ever-evolving modern-day challenges that governments face in providing quality services to their citizens.

Join us for your next adventure and explore innovation with Maricopa County Human Resources!

Proud to Offer

• Work with a greater purpose

• Exceptional work-life balance with a consistent Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. schedule

• Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County

• Enrollment in the Arizona State Retirement System, a defined retirement benefit requiring a 12% per paycheck contribution rate that includes a 100% employer match on Day 1

• Want to learn more about the County’s Qualifying and Compensation Philosophy? Follow this link to learn more!  Work With Us | Maricopa County, AZ

We Require

• Two years of experience working in benefits administration for a self-funded, employer-sponsored group health plan or related field

• Two years of experience in customer service

• High school diploma or GED

We Also Value

• Experience working in Human Resources

• Experience with self-funded health and welfare benefits

• Experience in a phone-intensive, customer service-oriented environment

• Experience with Workday or other HRIS systems

• Documented HIPAA training and experience handling confidential material in a healthcare or employment environment

Job Contributions

• Provide excellent customer service to Maricopa County employees regarding all aspects of their Benefits and Wellness, including medical, pharmacy, behavioral health, dental, vision, short-term disability, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, voluntary benefits, and wellness incentive

• Answer incoming phone calls in a phone-intensive environment, respond to questions from employees, providers, and vendors regarding the County’s benefits plans, including interpreting eligibility, plan documents, insurance carrier contracts, and coverage provisions

• Investigate and resolve employee concerns regarding benefits-related matters such as covered benefits, eligibility, cost, etc

• Utilize multiple software applications simultaneously, including vendors’ portals, and track all actions in the benefits case management and call recording systems 

• Comply with regulatory, financial, tax, and legal requirements for administering the Maricopa County benefits plans, including HIPAA privacy and security  

• Participate in the annual Open Enrollment processes including planning events, answering questions, tes