Benefits Coordinator

Adult Correction; North Carolina; Ibrido; USD 41.000 - 69.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

12 Annual Paid Holidays

State Health Plan (Aetna)

Flexible Spending Accounts

Retirement plans (TSERS/401k/457)

WeSave Employee Discounts

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Descrizione del lavoro

The North Carolina Department of Commerce is seeking a Benefits Coordinator and Payroll Time Administrator to manage leave programs, disability coverage, wellness initiatives, and retirement processing. The role includes guidance to employees and policy development to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.

This is a full-time position with potential hybrid telework and comprehensive state benefits, including health insurance and retirement plans.

Competenze

• Experience interpreting and applying state statutes, policies, and regulations governing employee benefits, including disability, retirement, and workers' compensation.

Mansioni

• Serve as the Agency's Benefits Coordinator and Payroll Time Administrator for Leave Management.
• Manage Family and Medical Leave (FMLA), Family Illness Leave (FIL), and Voluntary Shared Leave (VSL) programs.
• Oversee Wellness Program, Short-term and Long-term Disability programs, and retirement process.

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About Us

The North Carolina Department of Commerce is the state's lead agency for economic, community and workforce development. The department works with local, regional, national and international organizations to fulfill its mission to improve the economic well-being and quality of life for all North Carolinians.

The Department connects businesses with the site locations, workforce and infrastructure they need to succeed in one of the nation's top states for business. We also connect local communities with the grants and funding they need to attract new business and ensure future prosperity.

Description of Work

This position serves as the Agency's Benefits Coordinator and one of two Payroll Time Administrators, specifically for Leave Management. The position manages the following:

• Family and Medical Leave (FMLA) program
• Family Illness Leave (FIL) program,
• Voluntary Shared Leave (VSL) program
• Wellness Program
• Short-term Disability (STD) and Long-term Disability (LTD).

The position also submits paperwork, provides guidance and counseling to employees on Retirement benefits. This position is responsible for developing and maintaining agency policy in these areas to ensure compliance with State and Federal regulations. This position supervises the Benefits Representative position and services as backup for the responsibilities of that position. Additional responsibilities include management of the retirement process.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

To receive credit for your work history and credentials, you must provide the information on the application form. Any information omitted from the application form, listed as general statements, or on an attachment will not be considered for qualifying credit. We will not review resumes in lieu of Experience and Education listed on the application (additional statement below under Supplemental and Contact Information).

Applicants who possess the following qualifications may receive management preference:

• Demonstrated experience interpreting and applying state statutes, policies, and regulations governing employee benefits, including disability, retirement, and workers' compensation.
• Demonstrated experience administering Employee Leave Programs, including Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Family Illness Leave (FIL), and Volunteered Shared Leave (VSL), including determining eligibility, reviewing supporting documentation and applying applicable Leave provisions.
• Demonstrated experience analyzing individual employee circumstances and applying applicable Benefits and Leave Policies to determine appropriate actions, resolve discrepancies, and provide accurate guidance.
• Demonstrated experience reviewing employee records and supporting documentation, identifying missing or conflicting information, conducting fact-finding, and making accurate determinations in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Demonstrated experience processing and verifying personnel actions, including Leave of Absence (LOA), Separations, and Family Medical Leave in an Integrated HR Payroll System.

The posting will close and stop accepting applications at 11:59 pm on the night prior to the closing date posted above.

Internal to State Employees Posting

Only for current North Carolina State Agency or University employees, eligible RIF candidates from North Carolina State Government, or current temporary employees.

Recruitment Range

$41,206 - $68,518

Employment Details

This is a full-time, permanent position (40 hours per week) with State Benefits , including health insurance, as well as retirement. This position may be eligible for a hybrid telework option subject to the business need and management approval.

Incentives of NC State Employment

We value our employees and offer a wide variety of competitive and family-friendly benefits. Benefits to include:

• 12 Annual Paid Holidays and monthly accrual of vacation and sick leave
• North Carolina State Health Plan administered by Aetna
• Supplemental Benefits including Flexible Spending Accounts, Accident Insurance, Cancer & Specified Disease, Critical Illness, Dental, and Vision
• NC State Retirement (TSERS), 401(k), and 457 savings plans
• WeSave Employee Discounts
• Eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program