JOB SUMMARY:

The purpose of this classification is to administer employee benefits and wellness programs while providing human resources support and ensuring compliance with applicable policies and regulations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

The following functions are typically associated with this position. The omission of specific statements does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical extension of this role. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Administers employee benefit programs, including enrollments, qualifying life event changes, terminations, benefit reconciliations, and the employee assistance program.
• Coordinates employee wellness initiatives, biometric screenings, incentive programs, orientations, and wellness communications.
• Processes and monitors FMLA, short-term disability, long-term disability, leave tracking, and related benefit programs while serving as liaison with insurance providers.
• Maintains employee benefit records, prepares required reports, audits payroll deductions, researches discrepancies, and ensures data accuracy within HR information systems.
• Assists with benefits administration projects, annual surveys, regulatory reporting, and compliance activities.
• Manages and coordinates the County's retirement program and 457 deferred compensation plan, serving as the primary point of contact for employees, vendors, and plan administrators.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Public Administration, or a related field and
• Three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in human resources, including recruitment, employee relations, benefits administration, or training coordination,
• Or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.

BENEFITS:

• Health/Major Medical
• Dental
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Employer-Paid Pension
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation-Annually
• Paid Sick
• Incentive & Longevity Pay
• Wellness Clinic