Benefits Administrator, Public Sector HR

City-of-Compton,-C; Compton (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Compton seeks a Benefits Administrator under general supervision to manage the City\'s employee benefits programs and related confidential HR duties. You will administer medical, dental, vision, life, COBRA and other plans; process enrollments, verify eligibility, track leaves (FMLA), and ensure HIPAA compliance while coordinating with PERS, Social Security and the payroll system.

This role requires a Bachelor\'s degree in HR or related field and at least three years\' benefits

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, or related field; three years of benefits administration and/or HR programs experience.
• Valid California Class C Driver's License.
• Knowledge of HIPAA, FMLA, COBRA and benefits regulations.
• Strong data accuracy and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Administers a variety of benefits programs including medical, dental, vision, life and other programs; processes enrollments and monitors eligibility.
• Verifies dependent eligibility, processes COBRA enrollments and coordinates with PERS, Social Security, Medicare and COBRA.
• Develops and coordinates new employee orientations and explains health benefits and policies.
• Tracks and reports on FMLA, leaves of absence, and related policies; responds to inquiries about leaves and accruals.
• Maintains confidentiality and compliance with HIPAA and other laws; ensures data accuracy in personnel and payroll systems.
• Coordinates city-wide health benefits fair and communication with departments, retirees, and external agencies.
• Assists in developing procedures for leaves and benefits; creates SOPs and advises on legislative changes.
• Maintains benefits information and communications with employees, dependents, and the public as needed.
• May assist in recruitment, classification, and labor relations as assigned.
• Attends professional group meetings and stays current with benefits administration trends.

Skills

Benefits administration

Confidentiality

Data entry

Leave management

Payroll data accuracy

Policy interpretation

Communication

Interpersonal skills

HIPAA compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR / related field

Tools

HR Perspective system

Payroll/Personnel program

Job description

City of Compton seeks a Benefits Administrator under general supervision to manage the City\'s employee benefits programs and related confidential HR duties. You will administer medical, dental, vision, life, COBRA and other plans; process enrollments, verify eligibility, track leaves (FMLA), and ensure HIPAA compliance while coordinating with PERS, Social Security and the payroll system.

This role requires a Bachelor\'s degree in HR or related field and at least three years\' benefits