Benefits Analyst

The full performance level class works under general supervision & requires considerable knowledge of employee benefits, benefit programs, and policy and procedures. Manages county health, life, dental and prescription insurance programs and employee assistance programs for all eligible county employees.

Normal Working Hours: Monday - Friday; 7:30am - 4:00pm; alternative work schedules may be offered.

Posted until filled.Assist in benefits administration by conducting new employee orientation.  Enter, review, approve employee benefit elections, dependent coverage, and related changes into internal HR/Benefits system.  Verify and review accurate import of election/dependent data into carrier systems.  Reconcile system election/dependent data with internal payroll system. Reconcile monthly carrier invoices with benefit system and payroll. Develop, perform and analyze custom system reporting as needed (i.e., trends, data issues, and employee/election demographics).

Cultivate and increase employee engagement in all aspects of County employee benefits.  Appear at department staff meetings and individual employee meetings.  Develop and perform training classes to educate, assist, and advise employees and department contacts concerning benefit plans, elections and coverage, achieving wellness program goals, and related issues.

Administer wellness incentive program. Promote guidelines, evaluate goal forms, and coordinate promotions. Communicate with employees regarding guidelines of wellness incentive program (e.g. advise employees regarding pertinent goals for them/ their families). Work collaboratively with staff, volunteers, contractors and vendors to plan and conduct employee health fair and special events (e.g. conduct training and workshops on wellness initiatives). Track program participation via HRIS, summarize and report results.

Prepare and monitor FMLA correspondence and document payment receipt, monitor termination and compliance of participants.  Initiate and monitor the administration of COBRA benefits.  Determine employee and dependent eligibility, prepare correspondence and document payment receipt.  Monitor termination and compliance of participants. 

Monitor mobile equipment and property contents insurance policy statements of value. Maintain accurate records of all policies. Work with departments and insurance agent to evaluate coverage and properly insure property. Update policies as needed and review annually at renewal. 

Maintain and manage Risk Management intranet site content and benefit system open enrollment materials. Performs needed content updates to the department website and benefit system, specifically information for benefits and wellness incentive program. Crafting site/system promotions, email newsletters, and digital marketing campaigns using email, and various forms of web presentations.

Maintains a current comprehensive knowledge and awareness of applicable laws, regulations, principles and practices relating to employee benefits program administration; attends meetings, workshops and training sessions as required.

Performs others duties of a similar nature or level as assigned.
Completion of undergraduate core program in business or public administration to include coursework in benefits administration & policy analysis; 24 mos. experience in research & analysis of benefits programs & written documentation of findings; 24 mos. experience in data management or equivalent combination or education and experience; valid Ohio Driver’s license.

- Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above may be substituted for the education and/or experience required.  Education and Experience may not be substituted for mandated licensure/certification.UNUSUAL WORKING CONDITIONS:
Predictable and regular attendance is required.

Travel may be required.

Stooping, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions. 

Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.