Human Resources Benefits Administrator

Salary : Depends on Qualifications

Location : Lynchburg, VA

Job Type : Full-time

Job Number : 03328

Department : Human Resources

Division : Human Resources

Opening Date : 12 / 10 / 2024

Closing Date : Continuous

Description

We are searching for an experienced, service-oriented professional to join our team as our Human Resources Benefits Administrator. Comprehensive knowledge of benefits practices, procedures, laws, and trends as well as strong organizational, communication, and technical skills with the ability to multi-task and complete tasks within tight time constraints are required. This position must maintain a high degree of confidentiality and accountability and will have routine interaction with third-party administrators and service providers.

This position is open until filled with application review beginning the week of December 30, 2024.

Essential Duties

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties to provide direct or indirect service to the citizens may be assigned.

• Plans and directs implementation and administration of benefits programs such as health, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, workers' compensation, retirement, flexible spending, deferred compensation, and other plans;
• Prepares and communicates information to employees and former employees about benefit programs, procedures, and changes;
• Recommends benefit plan changes to leadership to improve competitiveness, innovation, and cost efficiency by studying requirements, trends and developments in the benefits' arena;
• Complies with federal, state, and local legal requirements by studying existing and new employment legislation, enforcing adherence to requirements, and advising leadership on needed actions;
• Develops, recommends, and monitors budget allocations for employee benefit programs;
• Provides direct service to employees to answer their benefits questions, resolve problems related to access to or payment of benefits, and orient newly eligible employees;
• Advises and counsels managers and employees on benefits-related issues;
• Coordinates transfer of data to external vendors, plan providers, auditors, and consultants;
• Negotiates and contracts with benefit plan administrators and providers, vendors, auditors, and consultants of services;
• Expedites delivery of benefits by establishing and maintaining working relationship with benefits providers;
• Coordinates all procedural matters with insurance carriers and third party administrators;
• Analyzes benefits experience for cost-control and risk-assessment factors;
• Consults with managers and health care professionals to evaluate the need for, develop and implement accommodations, return-to-work, and other responses for employees receiving workers compensation;
• Participates in negotiations with employees and legal representatives to settle workers compensation claims;
• Consults with managers, employees and others to ensure compliance with the Workers' Compensation laws, Americans with Disabilities Act and the Family Medical Leave Act;
• Prepares and submits government-mandated and special reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends;
• Maintains knowledge of and analyzes government regulations, benefit program trends, and prevailing practices among similar organizations.

ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS

SUPERVISORY

Directly supervises Benefits Coordinator position. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Minimum Education and Experience Required

QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND / OR EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university; with major work in human resources, business management or related field, and five or more years directly related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience with self-insured benefit programs and administration of Virginia Retirement System benefits preferred.

A successful candidate will have :

Additional Requirements

Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS), SHRM-CP / SHRM-SCP, PHR / SPHR, IPMA-CP / IPMA-SCP professional designation preferred.

Possession of valid driver's license issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia and acceptable driving record according to

Relevant background checks must be completed satisfactorily.

Must successfully complete IS100 and IS700 National Incident Management (NIMS) training within 90 days of employment. May also be required to complete higher levels of NIMS training as determined appropriate for the position.

The City offers an array of benefits combined with direct salary / wages in order to establish a total compensation package that supports the City's goals of attracting, rewarding, and retaining employees who are both representatives of the community and are also able to deliver exceptional services.

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

the City's contribution is based on a rate determined bi-annually by the VRS Board and employees pay 5% of base pay (pre-tax) towards their VRS benefit

Employees of the City of Lynchburg may also be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program for federal student loans

Additional information about City benefits can be found on our and in the

Have you managed benefit programs for a public or private company? If yes, list the benefit programs you managed.

Describe your experience in working with consultants and / or third-party administrators.

Describe your work experience in a professional team environment. What collective qualities do you think make a team most successful?

DMV Release Notice : This position requires a valid driver's license and acceptable driving history. I hereby certify that I have read the DMV Record Release Notice, and give the City permission to obtain my driving record.

If you answered in the above question that you currently possess a Virginia Driver's License, please provide your License Number.

Current Out-of-State applicants and applicants who have had an Out-of-State Drivers License at any time in the last 3 years) : I agree to provide, WITHIN 2 WEEKS OF MY APPLICATION, a copy of my driving record from that state where I am currently licensed or have been licensed within the past 3 years. I will contact Human Resources within 2 weeks if I am unable to obtain my out of state driving record in that time. I understand that my application may not be considered for this position until I submit my out of state driving record.You can email this information to human.resources@lynchburgva.gov, or fax to 434-845-4304 or mail this information to Human Resources, 900 Church Street, Lynchburg VA 24504. Include the name of the position for which you are applying. If you have a driving record less than 30 days old you can upload as an attachment to your application.

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