Benefits Coordinator - Human Resources (Gracedale Nursing Home)

Salary : $46,935.00 Annually

Location : Nazareth, PA

Job Type : Full time

Job Number : 2025-00018E

Department : Human Services

Division : Gracedale Nursing Home

Opening Date : 01 / 17 / 2025

Closing Date : 1 / 31 / 2025 5 : 00 PM Eastern

Application Requirements

In order to be considered for this position, applicants must successfully submit a completed application prior to the posting deadline. Applications submitted with incomplete or missing education and / or work experience sections will be considered incomplete and will not be reviewed. These applicants will be disqualified from consideration. The attachment of a resume to the application does not fulfill this requirement and will not prevent incomplete applications from being rejected. Education and work experience fields must be completed, regardless of the presence of an attached resume.

Once the posting closes, all applications will be reviewed. The information provided on the application will be utilized to determine whether or not each applicant meets the Minimum Requirements for this position as noted in the Job Description. We encourage all applicants to provide a comprehensive, concise history of their education, certification, licensing, and employment history. Please read the Minimum Requirements thoroughly and then demonstrate that you meet these requirements on your application.

INCLUDE EMPLOYMENT HISTORY PRIOR TO COUNTY EMPLOYMENT AS WELL AS ALL COUNTY EMPLOYMENT.

For questions regarding this posting, please contact Sherry Christman at or 610-829-6382.

Equal Employment Opportunities - It is the policy of Northampton County to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all persons regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, sex, gender identity, gender expression, age, genetic information, disability, or any other status protected by the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and any other state, federal, or local law.

Job Description

GENERAL PURPOSE The Benefits Coordinator - Gracedale Nursing Home is responsible for the administration of employee benefit programs (group health, dental, vision, workers' compensation, life insurance, retirement), as well as voluntary plans (short & long term disability, flexible spending 457, etc.) and provides support in the delivery of benefit programs to employees at Gracedale Nursing Home.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED This position reports directly to the Deputy Director of Human Services and / or the Director of Human Resources.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED This position is not responsible for the supervision of other employees or functions.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES OF THE POSITION Participates in new hire orientation sessions to explain County benefit package options and assists new employees in completing necessary forms.

Receives and reviews notices of changes in job and / or family status and other issues affecting benefits and determines the need for action, completes and processes necessary paperwork, and ensures appropriate follow up.

Utilizes online enrollment and employee management portals / programs to enroll employees and / or change existing information as needed.

In accordance with County Policies and Procedures, as well as Collective Bargaining Agreements, answers questions about employee benefits in general as well as specific provisions of medical, prescription, and life insurance plans, workers' compensation, unemployment compensation, the pension plan, and voluntary benefits.

Assists employees with benefit issues as they arise, acting as liaison with insurer representatives, and any other involved parties.

Reviews and reconciles monthly benefit provider invoices for benefit activity and claims.

Compiles monthly, quarterly, and annual reports of activities for various uses, including specialized reports as needed.

Facilitates annual open enrollment meetings for active employees to explain benefit plan changes and enrollment options.

Evaluates and recommends revisions of internal processes to reduce costs and increase efficiency.

Works on special projects, tasks, and assignments as needed.

• An employee assigned to this title shall perform a majority, but may not perform all, of the duties listed in this job description. Conversely, minor level duties performed on the job may not be listed. The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE - Associate's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in Human Resources or a related field. Full-time relevant work experience may be substituted for the education requirement on a year for year basis; AND

At least two (2) years of satisfactory full-time work experience in Human Resources or Benefits; AND

All employees of Gracedale Nursing Home will be required to attend Feeding Program training.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS - Applicants must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, and present valid proof of vaccinated status, in order to be eligible for hire at Gracedale Nursing Home. According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), people are considered fully vaccinated two (2) weeks after their second dose in a 2-dose series (such as Pfizer or Moderna vaccines), or two (2) weeks after a single-dose vaccine (such as Johnson & Johnson's Janssen vaccine).

Upon hire employee must have a drug screening and COVID-19 testing. Employees may also be periodically tested for COVID-19 as required or recommended. In addition, Gracedale Nursing Home will follow The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) requirements with regard to booster(s) needed for workers in health care settings.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Ability to learn state and federal labor laws and regulations, as well as specific rules and regulations governing Human Resources administration in the County.

Familiarity with the principles, practices, methods, and techniques commonly employed in benefits administration and coordination.

Ability to work effectively in a team environment with associates. Must be capable of effective planning and priority setting.

Ability to manage projects simultaneously while working under pressure to meet deadlines.

Knowledge of computers and computer software, with ability to apply this aptitude in word processing, Excel spreadsheet development, and Word document merges.

Ability to maintain confidential and sensitive information.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively disseminate information to employees.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, managers, other agencies, and the public.

Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English to perform the duties of this position.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT Telephone, personal computer (including HRIS, word processing, spreadsheet and other specialized software), calculator, fax machine, and copy machine.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, sit, talk, or hear.

The employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to twenty-five (25) pounds.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

SELECTION GUIDELINES Formal application, rating of education and experience, interview, and reference check, as well as job related tests, may be required.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

FLSA STATUS : FLSA NON-EXEMPT (ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME)

DESIGNATION : CAREER SERVICE

PAY GRADE : CS\GR20

UNION STATUS : NON-UNION

Updated December 2024

Full-time employees of the County of Northampton are afforded a package of benefits which includes the following :

Medical Insurance

Vision and Prescription

Dental

Life Insurance

Retirement

I. Medical Insurance

Coverage begins for the employee the first of the month following full-time employment for employees and their eligible dependents. Cost to the employee to participate in the plans varies by the coverage selection and number of dependents; and may be subject to collective bargaining, if a union member. The employee may also elect to opt out of the County's medical insurance if proof of coverage through the spouse's employer is provided. Under this arrangement, the employee is provided with an annual $1,500.00 opt out payment.

II. Vision and Prescription

Coverage begins for the employee the first of the month following full-time employment for employees and their eligible dependents. Copayments may vary, subject to collective bargaining, if a union member. Coverage under the vision plan varies and depends upon the employee's choice of doctor and frame selection.

III. Dental Coverage

Coverage begins for the employee the first of the month following full-time employment for employees and their eligible dependents. Copayments may vary, subject to collective bargaining, if a union member.

IV. Life Insurance

A life insurance policy is afforded to full-time employees beginning on the first day of employment, unless specified differently in a collective bargaining agreement. It remains in effect as long as the employee is actively employed and terminates upon resignation or retirement. $20,000 is afforded to all eligible employees.

V. Retirement

All full-time employees and part-time employees working more than 1000 hours per year qualify for County of Northampton retirement benefits, in which employees must contribute 5% of their earnings, and employees may choose to add additional voluntary contributions, not to exceed an additional 10%. Additionally, employees may participate in an optional deferred compensation plan (457(b)) which may provide present tax advantages and future retirement savings. Such arrangements are made directly with the providers and the County will administer payroll deductions only.

Each applicant must complete this supplemental questionnaire as a part of the applicant screening and selection process. The information you provide will be reviewed and used to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Do you agree to answer each supplemental question truthfully and that your responses can be verified from information included within the application?

All employees working at Gracedale Nursing Home are required to be fully vaccinated due to Federal funding guidelines / requirements. Please click "yes" to demonstrate you understand this requirement, and acknowledge that you are (or are willing to become) fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

Do you have at least two (2) years of full-time, professional work experience in Human Resources or benefits? If yes, your work history section above must reflect this experience to qualify.

Did you learn about this position through a current Gracedale employee referral?

If you answered yes to the previous question, please provide the name of the Gracedale employee who provided the referral.

Please provide three (3) references in the space below - you may include personal and / or professional references.Please include name, address, and telephone number(s) and indicate if it is a personal or professional reference.

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