Senior Benefits Specialist

Gaston County is an Equal Opportunity employer with over 1,500 employees. As such, we value diversity and strive to create a workplace that is inclusive and supportive of all individuals. Our full-time Human Resource Department is responsible for recruiting and retaining qualified employees to ensure that we have the best talent to serve our communities.The duties listed below are not all of the duties that may be assigned but are those that are considered as essential for an employee to perform.

• Entry of new hires and rehires into Selerix (benefits platform) each orientation cycle. Entry of all new employee insurance deductions into Munis. Ensure documentation is properly filed.
• Assist with benefits portion of New Hire Orientation and act as alternate presenter to human resources manager. Responsible for collection of required benefits documentation, coordinating with employees and departments as necessary.
• Timely facilitation of applicable Health Savings Account pro-rated contributions as well as year-round contribution changes; facilitation includes calculating the pro-rated amounts and ensuring employee eligibility for HSA participation.
• Assist employees with benefits/enrollment and claims questions and issues. Escalate issues to proper staff. Assist Human Resources Manager with annual open enrollment period.
• Process routine updates to benefit enrollments and deductions to maintain accurate eligibility and deduction data. Pull census information as needed.   
• Process sick leave transfers in accordance with County policy.
• Process education reimbursement requests. Ensure employees meet eligibility requirements and submit required documentation prior to processing. 
• Respond to requests from carrier for short-term and long-term disability claims. Provide statements and information as requested.
• Fixing any data entry errors, including calculating under- and overpayments and communicating issues with impacted employees. Act as backup to HR Analyst with regard to processing status changes and terminations in Munis and Selerix. Act as backup to Human Resources Coordinator with regard to processing new hires and rehires.

Graduation with an Associate's Degree with at least three (3) years of Human Resources experience required. Experience in HRIS/Payroll systems and a valid driver's license is required. 

Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree; experience with Tyler Munis system.

Must be able to obtain Notary Public Appointment within six (6) months of hire.

Requires strong HR, Payroll, and IT skills, knowledge of complex HR/Payroll systems maintenance. Must have the ability to develop and troubleshoot associated systems and records, and the ability to demonstrate excellent customer service skills.The applicant selected must undergo and pass a drug screening test prior to employment.

Salary : $20 - $34