Benefits & Leave Specialist (FMLA Focus)

Collin County; McKinney (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement match

Tuition reimbursement

Health insurance

Paid holidays

PTO

Life insurance

Disability benefits

Job summary

Collin County is seeking exceptional candidates for a Benefits Representative to manage day-to-day benefits administration for county employees. The role reports to the Human Resources Risk Manager and emphasizes FMLA and leave administration.

Primary duties include enrollment, claims processing, and providing benefit information. The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field and strong proficiency with Excel, Word, Canva, and PeopleSoft.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources or a related field.
• Minimum two years of experience preferred.
• Valid Texas Driver’s License with acceptable driving record.
• Strong communication and ability to manage multiple tasks with attention to detail.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Canva; PeopleSoft experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administer benefits for county employees across medical, dental, life, disability, and FMLA.
• Assist employees by answering benefit questions and providing information.
• Assist with enrollment forms and insurance claims.
• Prepare correspondence and reports.
• Process insurance administration bills and enter new-hire paperwork.
• Present new-hire orientation.
• Report to Human Resources Risk Manager; focus on FMLA and leave administration.

Skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Canva

PeopleSoft

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Canva

PeopleSoft

Job description

Collin County is seeking exceptional candidates for a Benefits Representative to manage day-to-day benefits administration for county employees. The role reports to the Human Resources Risk Manager and emphasizes FMLA and leave administration.

Primary duties include enrollment, claims processing, and providing benefit information. The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field and strong proficiency with Excel, Word, Canva, and PeopleSoft.