HR Benefits Specialist

This position typically provides coordination of implementation of services, policies and programs; assists and advises employees about Human Resources issues; and deals courteously and professionally with coworkers and the public.
 
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:  

• Facilitate the benefit process to all new hires, including liaison between employees and the vendors.
• Enter all new hires into the systems and save all electronic forms into their digital files.
• Monitor employees’ premiums regarding benefits.
• Provides education and training on benefits.
• Assist with relaying packets to employees regarding employment benefits.
• Answers routine inquiries regarding County policies, practice and procedure. 
• Maintains effective working relationships and maintains confidentiality at all levels internally and outside the organization. 
• Complies with federal and state regulations. 
• Works within tight deadlines and utilizes problem-solving skills. 
• Input benefit data and update employee benefit records.
• May assist in reconciling medical bills. 
• Audit benefit invoices monthly submitting to finance for payment.
• Process employee payroll benefit deductions to submit to payroll. 
• Creates employee communications, as well as other HR related materials.
• Assist with the County’s training initiatives and programs. 
• Assist with employee events, including Vendor Fair, Employee Forums, New Hire, Annual Benefits Fair, Wellness Training, Luncheons, etc. 
• May assist with aspects of Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), including communication with employees, monitoring time taken, calculating benefit deductions and reviewing all confidential medical documents.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Associates Degree in Human Resources or a related field;
• Two (2) years of related Human Resources experience;
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience required.

Special Requirements:

• HR professional certification preferred;
• Maintains strict confidentiality in performing the duties and protects operations by keeping information confidential;
• Departmental testing may be administered during interview;
• A criminal background check will be completed on selected applicant if a current one (less than 3 years old) is not on file.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent research, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of various recruitment sources such as online, social media, local contacts or other creative methods preferable.
• Knowledge of labor laws, including FMLA, ADA, Title VII, and other Federal/State laws required.
• Knowledge of HR practices and procedures and working knowledge of HRIS (NEOGOV and CentralSquare) software strongly desired.
• Strong skill in using personal computers including Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Skill in the operation of all basic office equipment.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and to work in a fast-paced stressful environment.
• Ability to work independently and exhibit strong attention to detail with a high level of accuracy.
• Ability to exercise discretion and judgment in interpreting and adapting guidelines to specific cases or problems.
• Ability to multi-task, have good interpersonal skills, decision making and accountability; commitment to continuous improvement; personal and work ethics.

This position requires the employee to sit and use hands to handle and finger objects; reach with hands and arms; use repetitive motion; and walk, talk and hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to twenty-five (25) pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.The work is regularly performed in a safe and secure work environment that may periodically have unpredicted requirements or demands. Thirty-seven and one half (37.5) hours per week. Normal departmental operating hours are between Monday through Friday 7:30am until 4:30pm with the ability to work flexible hours when necessary. Scheduled hours/days, job location, duties and any other information contained herein is subject to change. May be required to work extra hours and to perform extra or different duties during emergency situations.