What are the responsibilities and job description for the Leave and Benefits Administrator position at State of Colorado Job Opportunities?
Department Information
STATE OF COLORADO RESIDENCY REQUIRED AT TIME OF APPLICATION
NOTE: This announcement may be used to fill multiple openings.
Envision yourself working at HCPF
The Department of Health Care Policy & Financing (HCPF) oversees and operates Health First Colorado (Colorado's Medicaid Program), Child Health Plan Plus (CHP ), and other state public health programs for qualified Coloradans. Our mission is to improve health care equity, access and outcomes for the people we serve while saving Coloradans money on health care and driving value for Colorado.
We are committed to increasing the diversity of our staff and providing culturally responsive programs and services. Therefore, we encourage responses from people of diverse backgrounds and abilities.
We are looking for a Leave and Benefits Administrator to join our Total Rewards Team in the People Operations Division!
As part of the State of Colorado, HCPF offers a competitive benefits package:
- PERA retirement benefits including PERA Defined Benefit Plan, PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus 401K and 457 plans
- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance coverage
- Automatic Short-Term and Optional Long-Term Disability Coverage
- Life and AD&D Insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
- Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) job protection and State of Colorado Paid Family Medical Leave (PFML)
- 11 Paid Holidays Annually and Accrued Annual and Sick Leave
- Accrued Sick Leave for State of Colorado Temporary Employees
- Flexplace and Flextime work arrangements
- Variety of discounts on services and products available through the State of Colorado's Work-Life Employment Discount Program
- Free RTD EcoPass to all eligible State Employees
- Credit Union of Colorado Membership Eligibility
- Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, go to https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/student-loan-forgiveness-programs. https://dhr.colorado.gov/dhr-resources/student-loan-forgiveness-programs
We are onboarding new employees using a hybrid approach. The Department supports flexible work arrangements. Depending on the business need and description of the position, we have options that range from hybrid, to full-time in the office. Specific discussions about the schedule will be discussed during the offer stage.
Description of Job
What you'll be doing:
Providing a full range of professional Leave and Benefits Administration services to coordinate benefits, implement rules, and support through participation in the development of departmental HR plans and processes.Coordinating areas of benefits (health, wellness, unemployment, workers' compensation, tuition reimbursement, safety/ergonomics, etc.), and leave (Leave, management of FMLA. SFML, PFML, FAMLI, STD, FWA, etc.) including all leave and benefits system administration.
Providing integrated services to managers, supervisors and employees in the areas of benefits and leave usage for various health reasons, which requires the application of personnel rules and the performance of technical functions.
Providing safety, health and wellness program information.
Assisting, as needed, in performing investigations and in drafting written reports for such.
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
Residency Requirement:
This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application.
Class Code & Classification Description:
H4G3XX
HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST III
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
There are two ways to qualify for this position:
Option 1:
Six (6) years of professional experience in human resources, leave (FML, PFML, FAMIL, STD, etc.) and its administration; benefits (health, wellness, retirement, workers compensation, unemployment, tuition reimbursement, ergonomics, etc.) and its administration; timekeeping and/or closely related experience.
OR
Option 2:
Education and Experience:
A Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in human resource management, business administration, psychology, industrial/organizational psychology, or a field of study related to the work assignment, and two years of professional experience in human resources, leave (FML, PFML, FAMIL, STD, etc.) and its administration; benefits (health, wellness, retirement, workers compensation, unemployment, tuition reimbursement, ergonomics, etc.) and its administration; timekeeping and/or closely related experience.
Appropriate education will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis. Relevant education will be calculated as the following:
- An associate will count as two years of experience
- A bachelors will count as four years of experience
- A masters degree will count for six years of experience
- A doctorate or juris doctorate degree will count for seven years of experience
DEFINITION OF PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: Work that involves exercising discretion, analytical skill, judgment, personal accountability, and responsibility for creating, developing, integrating, applying, and sharing an organized body of knowledge that characteristically is uniquely acquired through an intense education or training regimen at a recognized college or university; equivalent to the curriculum requirements for a bachelor's or higher degree with major study in or pertinent to the specialized field; and continuously studied to explore, extend, and use additional discoveries, interpretations, and application and to improve data, materials, equipment, applications and methods.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Prior state agency experience as a leave administrator. Preference will be given to FAMLI administration experience
- Experience working in Microsoft and Google Suites
- Experience working in an HRIS and timekeeping system. Preference will be given to UKG Dimensions experience
- Experience working with benefits databases
- SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP and CEBS professional designations
Highly Desired Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of information
- Expert detail orientation/attention to detail
- Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment with associates
- Excellent project management skills. Including the ability to manage several complex projects simultaneously while woking under pressure to meet deadlines
- Excellent written and oral communication and organization skills
- Person-Centeredness and customer service oriented. Establishes and maintains effective and positive business relationships with all customers. Consistently interacts with people in a friendly, open and accepting manner.
- Strong critical thinking, effective planning and priority setting, including setting objectives and consistently meeting timelines or communicating in advance to solve problems.
- Basic math skills
- Strong understanding of relevant laws and regulations. For example, all pertinent federal and state regulations filing and compliance requirements (both adopted and pending) affecting employee benefits programs. Including the ACA, ERISA, COBRA, FMLA, FAMLI, ADA, Section 125 workers compensation, Medicare, Social Security and DOL requirements and their application.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
- All positions at HCPF are security sensitive positions and require that the individuals undergo a criminal record background check as a condition of employment.
- Employees who have been disciplinary terminated, resigned in lieu of disciplinary termination, or negotiated their termination from the State of Colorado must disclose this information on the application.
- This is a term-limited position with funding through June 20, 2025. Successful candidates will sign a Waiver of Retention Rights and normal personnel rules regarding retention will not apply. Additionally information regarding term-limited positions can be found here.
Appeal Rights:
An applicant who has been removed from an employment list or removed from consideration during the selection process may request a review by the State Personnel Director.
As an applicant directly affected by the results of the selection or comparative analysis process, you may file a written appeal with the State Personnel Director.
Review of the completed, signed, and submitted appeal will be timely on the basis of written material submitted by you, using the official appeal form signed by you or your representative. This form must be completed and delivered to the State Personnel Board by email at dpa_state.personnelboard@state.co.us within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgment of the Department’s action.
For further information on the Board Rules, you can refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, atspb.colorado.gov/board-rules.
Supplemental Information
How to Apply (PLEASE READ CAREFULLY)
Please note that ONLY your State of Colorado job application will be reviewed during the initial screening; if you submit a resume and cover letter, they will be reviewed in later stages of the selection process. Therefore, it is paramount that you clearly describe all your relevant experience on the application itself. Applications left blank or marked "SEE RESUME" will not be considered.
Your application will be reviewed against the minimum qualifications for the position. If your application demonstrates that you meet the minimum qualifications, you will be invited to the comparative analysis process, which is described below.
Comparative Analysis Process
The comparative analysis process will consist primarily of a review of applications against the minimum and preferred qualifications of this position. Applications will be reviewed in comparison to all others in the applicant pool in order to identify a top group of candidates who may be invited for a final interview. Depending on the size of the applicant pool, additional selection processes may be utilized to identify a top group of candidates. Applicants will be notified of their status via email.
Failure to submit properly completed documents by the closing date will result in your application being rejected.
ADAAA Accommodations: The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.
The Department of Health Care Policy & Financing is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our ADAAA Coordinator, Virginia Miller, at virginia.miller@state.co.us.
The Department of Health Care Policy & Financing does not offer sponsored visas for employment purposes.11
