Benefits & HR Specialist - Compliance, Enrollment & Support

City of Cullman; Cullman (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Cullman seeks a skilled Human Resources Specialist (Benefits Coordinator) to administer comprehensive employee benefits programs and ensure compliance with ACA, FMLA, COBRA and RSA requirements.

You will handle enrollment, inquiries, records, and liaison with providers, retirees and departments, while coordinating with payroll for accurate deductions and benefit processing.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or GED required.
• Associate degree in HR, Business Admin or related field preferred.
• Two years of HR experience preferred; municipal experience desired.
• Certification path available via Alabama associations.

Responsibilities

• Administers employee benefits programs (health, dental, vision, life, disability, retirement, RSA and others).
• Coordinates new hire enrollment and open enrollment processes.
• Acts as liaison with providers, brokers and third-party administrators.
• Maintains benefits records and handles documentation and invoicing.
• Reviews and processes retirement contributions and benefits-related expenses.
• Coordinates changes across HRIS and payroll for accurate deductions.

Skills

Customer service

Data management

Organization

Problem solving

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree preferred

Tools

HRIS systems

Payroll software

Benefits platforms

Job description

The City of Cullman seeks a skilled Human Resources Specialist (Benefits Coordinator) to administer comprehensive employee benefits programs and ensure compliance with ACA, FMLA, COBRA and RSA requirements.

You will handle enrollment, inquiries, records, and liaison with providers, retirees and departments, while coordinating with payroll for accurate deductions and benefit processing.