Benefits Administrator

Starting hourly wage: $34.00 - $40.46, DOE

Job Summary

The Benefits Administrator manages and administers the County’s employee benefit programs, including health insurance, retirement plans, wellness programs, and other employee perks. This role ensures benefit programs are compliant with legal requirements and aligned with the County’s goals and policies.

Key Responsibilities

• Administration of Benefit Programs:

o Advisor to the County Health Trust Board relating to group benefit programs

o Manage day-to-day operations of group benefit programs (group health, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance flexible spending account, HRA, retirement plans etc.)

o Ensure the benefit programs are effectively and efficiently administered

o Be the first point of contact for all county employees handling all benefit questions and complaints to ensure quick and courteous resolution

• Communication and Education:

o Responsible for educating employees about benefit programs and providing guidance on how to use them effectively

o Partner with HRBP’s to ensure their understanding of benefit programs to help support their departments

o Coordinate employee benefit meetings and conduct presentations as necessary or requested

o Develop communication strategies to promote awareness and understanding of benefits

• Open Enrollment:

o Plan and execute the annual benefits open enrollment process

o Update benefit information systems and ensure all enrollments, changes and terminations are completely accurate

• Vendor Management:

o Act as liaison with external benefit providers and consultants

o Monitor and manage relationships with benefit vendors to ensure quality service and cost-effectiveness

o Actively participate in advising the Health Trust Board during provide selection process

• Compliance and Reporting:

o Ensure compliance with applicable government regulations. Ensure timeliness and accuracy of required reporting

o Maintain knowledge of industry and public government trends and make recommendations for improvements in the benefit offerings

• Other Duties:

o Lead or assist with special projects or additional tasks as assigned

Acceptable Experience and Training

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Design, or related field preferred; and
• 3-5 years of experience in benefit administration
  • Public Government experience—preferred
• PHR© or SPHR© preferred; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience, training, and education, which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to successfully perform the work.

Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of:

• Knowledge of benefit programs and policies;
• Ability to handle confidential information with importance and discretion;
• Ability to learn, work within and manage HRIS systems relating to benefit administration;
• Federal/state/local employment laws such as FMLA, COBRA, ADA, USERRA, PDA, FLSA, and workers compensation;
• Employee benefit best practices and specifically public government benefit programs;
• Effective oral and written presentation skills;
• Standard record maintenance procedures applicable to human resources;
• English grammar, spelling, composition, and punctuation;
• Operation of standard office equipment and a personal computer with job-related software applications for word processing, spreadsheets, database creation and maintenance, information storage and retrieval, and related tasks;
• Current office practices and procedures.

Ability to:

• Work cooperatively and constructively with fellow workers and members of the public to provide public service of the highest quality and quantity;
• Analyze data, create reports, and make recommendations based on findings;
• Pay great attention to detail and be highly organized;
• Prioritize various projects and meet deadlines;
• Effectively communicate and follow instructions both orally and in writing;
• Comprehend, interpret, and convey to others the County’s policies, practices, and procedures;
• Compose correspondence and research and prepare summary reports related to personnel functions;
• Maintain records efficiently, accurately, and confidentially and prepare clear and concise reports;
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with elected and appointed officials, other County employees, supervisory personnel, and the public;
• Operate standard office equipment, including a personal computer using program applications appropriate to assigned duties;
• Maintain strict confidentiality in all aspects of County Human Resources actions, records, practices, policies, and procedures;
• Use logical and creative thought processes to develop solutions according to written specifications and/or oral instructions.
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Special Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver’s license;
• Must successfully complete a criminal record check through the National Crime Information Center (NCIC).

Essential Physical Abilities

• Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to discern verbal instructions, hear within the normal range of conversation, and communicate in person and by telephone;
• Sufficient visual acuity, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to comprehend written work instructions and prepare and review a wide variety of written and electronic text materials;
• Sufficient manual dexterity, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to operate computer equipment and standard office equipment;
• Sufficient personal mobility, agility, strength, and physical reflexes, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to stand and sit and work at a keyboard for an extended period of time and work in an office environment;
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at a time;
• Field work may be required as necessary to accomplish tasks at off-site locations within the County.

DISCLAIMER

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the primary job responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being assigned to this job. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of individuals in the job. This job description is not an employment agreement and/or an expressed or implied employment contract. The Board of County Commissioners has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.

Canyon County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions related to recruitment and selection are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.