Human Resources - Benefits Specialist

To Apply:

Please complete the online application found at www.jeffcomo.org Resumes are accepted as supplemental information only and will not be used as a substitute for the application, you must complete the application in full.

JOB SUMMARY

The position involves administering benefit programs in compliance with federal, state and local regulations and established County policies. Work involves performing a variety of complex duties in support of County employee benefit programs including insurance, enrollment, eligibility, and retirement functions; providing consultation, technical assistance and liaison services related to employee benefits and retirement benefits. The Benefits Specialist will also be responsible for administering billing and payments to benefit providers.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Serves as principal contact of Jefferson County’s health, dental, life, flex spending, savings plans, supplemental insurance, and retirement plans for inquiries and issues.
• Plans and coordinates the clerical and administrative functions related to benefit programs.
• Interprets rules and regulations, and reviews records and reports for compliance with policy.
• Processes benefit plan enrollment, change forms and termination forms with all benefit providers/carriers and notifies appropriate payroll personnel of employee deductions in a timely manner.
• Coordinates timely and accurate payment for all benefit programs to the benefit provider/carrier.
• Completes applicable spreadsheets; reconciles monthly billing statement; monitors payroll reports by department/fund code or other methods; and ensures all employee deductions and payments for benefits are properly accounted for.
• Coordinates the annual enrollment process.
• Enrolls employees with providers/carriers, processes life changes and assists with new hire orientations.
• Assists all employees regarding benefit claim issues and plan changes.
• Develops material to effectively and clearly communicate benefit program costs and changes.
• Maintains accurate and complete files on benefit providers/carriers regarding plan descriptions, contracts, amendments and other benefit related documents.
• Establishes, builds and maintains positive working relationships with benefit vendors and employees.
• Plans, Implements and/or manages defined benefit pension plans and defined contribution plans such as 457 Savings plans.
• Administers all aspects of benefits for Retirees and COBRA members.
• Processes various retirement plan paperwork requiring County Clerk authorization which requires be sworn as a Deputy County Clerk.
• Ensures compliance with regulations and audits benefit eligibility requirements.
• Accurately reports monthly wage statements to retirement plan providers; coordinates timely and accurate payment for all retirement plan contributions; and coordinates retirement plan audits.
• Assists in evaluation and analysis of existing programs, proposed enhancements or modifications to existing programs as well as new programs in order to recommend actions to the County Executive and the County Council.
• Conducts quarterly and yearly wage reporting for employees paid by or reimbursed by grant.
• Recommends updates to policies to remain in compliance with Federal and State guidelines.
• Cross trains in other office duties.
• Participates in quarterly insurance meetings.
• Performs work at assigned location during specified business hours.
• Performs related additional duties as required and assigned.