Benefits Coordinator: Health & Retirement Programs

Jefferson County (TX); Beaumont (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Jefferson County is seeking a Benefits Coordinator to support eligibility and enrollment for employee and retiree benefits, including medical, dental, COBRA, FSAs, life, and LTD. The role requires data entry for hires and retirees, updating coverage, and collaboration with third-party administrators and carriers.

The position emphasizes employee assistance with benefits, report generation, confidentiality, and cross-training to back up other roles.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required (or equivalent) in business/administration or related field.
• Minimum 2 years of benefits administration experience.
• Excellent computer and data-reporting skills (knowledge of database/report writing).
• Strong knowledge of Federal and Texas State laws governing benefits; ability to interpret and apply them.

Responsibilities

• Administer employee and retiree health benefit programs (medical, dental, COBRA, FSAs, life, LTD, and other benefits).
• Enter data for new hires, separations, and retirees; update coverage as needed; coordinate with third-party administrators and carriers.
• Assist employees with benefit questions and problem resolution; maintain confidentiality.
• Extract, organize, and report benefit data; prepare billing statements and other reports; deliver benefit seminars when required.

Skills

Computer skills

Data base report writing

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Insurance or related field

Job description

Jefferson County is seeking a Benefits Coordinator to support eligibility and enrollment for employee and retiree benefits, including medical, dental, COBRA, FSAs, life, and LTD. The role requires data entry for hires and retirees, updating coverage, and collaboration with third-party administrators and carriers.

The position emphasizes employee assistance with benefits, report generation, confidentiality, and cross-training to back up other roles.