Minimum Pay Rate: $142,188.80
Maximum Pay Rate: $188,323.20
Civil Service Status: Non-Civil Service
Posting Type: Open
This position is a non-Civil Service (at-will) position.
SMUD’s People Services and Strategies team is seeking a highly engaged, innovative, and experienced Human Resources Professional to oversee our benefits and disability management systems and programs. The Manager of Benefits and Disability Management provides technical direction, strategic leadership, and day-to-day supervision to plan, develop, implement, administer programs in two areas:
This high-touch position engages with internal customers at all levels and across all functions of SMUD. The Manager of Benefits and Disability Management reports to the Director of People Services & Strategies and leads two teams, one responsible for benefits administration and the other responsible for disability management administration. As a key member of the customer-centric People Services & Strategies leadership team, this position helps to ensure delivery of the department’s vision: “We create an environment where people thrive and do their best. As a trusted business partner, together, we make SMUD the best place to work.”
The successful candidate will possess:
To provide technical direction, leadership, and staff supervision involved in the planning, development, implementation, administration, and ongoing evaluation of SMUD’s employee benefits and disability management programs, to ensure SMUD can attract, retain and motivate a highly talented, diverse and qualified workforce. This job class will collaborate with the Director of People Services & Strategies in the development and implementation of tailored, highly effective and efficient human resources (HR) processes that produce a skilled and engaged workforce that supports achievement of desired business operations and outcomes.
This position is a second-line unit working manager under limited supervision within a broad framework of policies and procedures. It assists and reports to the Director of People Services & Strategies in the development, implementation, evaluation and management of department goals, objectives, budgets, projects, policies and procedures related to employee and retiree benefits and disability management. This job proactively oversees, directs, and supervises programs, services and staff working in the employee benefits and disability management areas. It is accountable to hire, train, coach, guide, mentor, discipline staff, and complete formal evaluations. This position may utilize staff supervisors and experienced lead employees to assist in directing, training, evaluating and developing staff and to ensure staff safety.
Fundamentals and industry best practices related to functional area; fundamentals and techniques of supervision and management; strategic business planning methods and techniques; employee benefits, deferred compensation, disability management, workers compensation, and record keeping systems; budgeting and financial evaluation methods; project management techniques; contract administration; negotiation techniques and procedures; labor agreements and other special agreements; extensive knowledge and proficient application of state and federal laws and regulations regarding privacy, reasonable accommodations based on disability, workers compensation, medical condition, including HIPAA requirements and intersection of laws, polices and compliance.
Manage and supervise staff; develop and implement policies, programs and procedures; conduct budget preparation and expenditure control; apply strong organizational, negotiation, analytical, and customer service skills; manage contracts and projects/schedules; interpret and comply with labor agreements and government rules and regulations; prepare comprehensive and complex reports; develop and deliver presentations to diverse groups; apply fundamentals of critical thinking to define problems, collect data (including research and benchmarking), establish facts, and propose solutions to complex problems; create and maintain professional relationships and effectively collaborate with stakeholders at all levels of the organization using strong verbal and written communication skills; perform in a fast-paced, deadline-intensive environment and effectively manage a high volume of work with strong attention to detail; utilize computer systems and software relevant to the job including Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office programs.
Applicants must be able to perform the essential job functions with or without a reasonable accommodation.
Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD) - Who We Are
As the nation's sixth-largest community-owned electric service provider, we're proud of our reputation as one of the best places to work in Sacramento. Our employees tell us in our engagement surveys they're "Happy, satisfied and engaged" which helps create a workplace that best serves our customers. Sacramento was named as the 2nd happiest place to work in America by Forbes Magazine. Lake Tahoe, San Francisco and the world-renowned Napa Valley are within easy driving distance of our locations.
Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion
SMUD celebrates diversity, and inspires an inclusive culture based on trust and respect to create belonging and connection among our employees, customers, and communities. By working together, we are powering positive, equitable opportunities for all. We aspire to be a workplace where you can be yourself, achieve your best, and thrive together.
An example of our commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging is when SMUD signed the California Equal Pay Pledge in 2020. This requires equal pay for employees who perform “substantially similar work,” when viewed as a composite of skill, effort, and responsibility at the time those employees started within that classification. As such, initial hiring salary range is not subject to negotiation and salaries will vary over time based on performance.
SMUD is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of race, color, religion, gender (including pregnancy), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, veteran status, or any other applicable legally protected characteristic. All employment decisions are made on the basis of individual qualifications, merit, and business needs and interests.
Why Sacramento, California?
The capitol of California, Sacramento is the state's sixth-largest city, and the 35th largest in the U.S. Local universities include California State University, University of the Pacific's McGeorge School of Law, and the University of California, Davis and several competitive community colleges. The UC Davis Medical Center, a world-renowned research hospital, is one of more than a dozen hospitals and shared services centers in the Sacramento region. Part of the agriculturally-rich Central Valley, Sacramento is at the forefront of the farm-to-fork food movement. Northern California is home to some of the country's top technology companies, including Google and LinkedIn, and a multitude of startups in many industries. Sacramento is home to the NBA Kings, the River Cats (AAA baseball), the Republic FC (soccer) and the San Francisco Giants, NBA Warriors and NFL 49er's aren't far away. Sacramento offers an affluent liberal arts community with Broadway, Mondavi Center, Crocker Museum and summer musical theater to name a few.
Remote Work
This position may be eligible for SMUD's remote work employee benefit, the schedule of which will be determined by the successful candidate and the Hiring Manager. SMUD takes pride in powering the Sacramento region community where we live and work. We value the strong working relationships we develop with our colleagues. Our approach to remote work will continue to evolve. Please be aware that should SMUD’s business needs change, emergencies occur, or various other reasons arise, you may be required to report onsite on a part-time or full-time basis.
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