Benefits & Leave HR Analyst - Compliance & Programs

Linn County; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages with annual pay in ^

IPERS

Wellness program

Free on-site fitness centers

12 paid holidays

Training & professional development op

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Linn County in Cedar Rapids, IA seeks an HR Analyst specializing in benefits and leave administration. You will serve as a subject matter expert, ensuring regulatory compliance, applying internal policy, maintaining system accuracy, and supporting stakeholders across HR programs.

Responsibilities include administering benefit programs, open enrollment, COBRA, and leave management, coordinating with vendors, preparing guides and training for employees and supervisors.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's degree in HR or related field.
• Minimum of five years in benefits administration.
• Experience with open enrollment, COBRA, and FMLA is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administers county benefit programs and open enrollment.
• Ensures compliance with ACA, FMLA, ADA, COBRA, and GASB.
• Manages FMLA processes and medical leaves.
• Coordinates with vendors and internal stakeholders on benefits.
• Creates benefit-related materials and conducts training for staff.

Skills

Benefits administration

Regulatory compliance

HR policy implementation

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in human resources or related field

5 years HR experience in benefits administration

Tools

Dayforce HRIS

MS Excel

Job description

Linn County in Cedar Rapids, IA seeks an HR Analyst specializing in benefits and leave administration. You will serve as a subject matter expert, ensuring regulatory compliance, applying internal policy, maintaining system accuracy, and supporting stakeholders across HR programs.

Responsibilities include administering benefit programs, open enrollment, COBRA, and leave management, coordinating with vendors, preparing guides and training for employees and supervisors.