Benefits Specialist
The Benefits Specialist under the direction of the Director of Finance, coordinates all aspects of employee benefits and benefit information; resolving insurance benefit, retirement, reporting and reconciliation problems; providing information to new and current employees, providers and/or administrators; researching providers for administrative and committee review; ensuring employee proof of coverage and accurate billing and ensure proper implementation of local, state and federal benefit statutes.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
Maintain accurate information for all employees regarding personal, contract and deduction information;
Maintain procedures and forms whereby Agency personnel can add to, delete from, or update the employee benefits;
Planning, organizing and directing the activities related to group health, group life, dental, vision, flexible fringe benefits and other insurance programs;
Maintain medical savings account list of participants and work with insurer to get the correct information into each employee's account;
Maintain ledgers for retired employees and employees on COBRA in regard to health, life and dental insurances;
Participates in meetings, workshops and seminars as assigned for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions;
Acts as a liaison between all health plan representatives and employee benefits;
Preparing and developing communication and educational materials regarding the benefits package for all the insured employees;
Communicate with employees concerning employment benefits and assist them with proper completion of enrollment/termination forms;
Assist employees with questions related to insurance coverage and work closely with insurer & Payroll Processing Specialist to coordinate enrollment and payroll deduction information;
Assists employees, beneficiaries and/or insurance providers for the purpose of verifying eligibility, conveying information and processing claims;
Aid employees with questions they may have on their benefits, flex, contract and payroll check;
Assist employee through the resignation process by preparing necessary documentation to process retirement funds and COBRA notification;
Work with employees on calculating salary and benefits if they are planning to take a leave and notify TRA or PERA;
Inform employees/retirees of any rate changes;
Prepare payroll related reports;
Coordinate training of Agency administration in the understanding and utilization of employee benefits information.
EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS: Associate's Degree and experience in a job-related field OR equivalent combination of education, training, and experience in a job related filed that enables performance of all aspects of this position. Valid driver's license is required.
CONTRACT/SALARY: 260 day full-time position to begin as soon as possible. Beginning salary range is $54,342 -$77,396 and is dependent upon education, qualifications and experience. Excellent fringe benefits.
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Position will remain open until filled.