This is a position that performs administrative and complex clerical work in support of the benefits function in the Human Resources department. Reports to the Benefits Manager.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: (The following examples are illustrative only and are not intended to be all inclusive.)

General Administrative Duties:

Provides education to employees on the health and welfare benefits available. Research and answers routine questions related to all employee benefits, as well as other HR related questions. Manages all aspects of New Employee Benefits Orientation and ongoing employee health and welfare inquires, including claims, retirement loans, court orders, qualifying events and separation questions. Assists with the annual benefits open enrollment process, request for proposal processes, and various correspondence related to the administration of our employee benefit plans. Tracks trends and identifies opportunities for improvement, makes recommendations and develops and implements best practices. Review vendor contracts and plan documents for accuracy. Establish and maintain relationship with health and welfare vendors and work to ensure accuracy and or resolution of employee enrollment discrepancies, claims issues and or benefit coverage questions. Subject matter expert of HRIS benefits data. Performs audits and facilitates resolutions of system errors and or data transfer issues between internal and external resources. Reconciliation of payroll to premium invoices and contribution funding files for accuracy. Provides guidance and mentors HRIS Technicians and other HR Staff. Monitor both state and federal law and legislative changes to ensure compliance adherence of employee health and welfare plans, including but not limited to ACA, ERIS, HIPAA, and PHI. Serves as wellness program leader works with vendor to establish program each year, including events for earning points and education. Annual validation of wellness points to employees. Active member of Wellness, Retirement, Benefits committee meetings. Establishes and maintains positive and proactive relationships with Directors, Elected Officials, County staff and all vendors. Greet employees, citizens and answer phones. Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

Requires a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university or benefit related certifications. Five or more years of benefit related experience. Combination of public sector, GEBS, GBA and or Health & Life Producer License preferred. A combination of education and experience may be considered.

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, & REGISTRATIONS:

This position requires successful completion of a criminal background check including fingerprinting through a national database. Professional certification preferred.

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