Benefits Representative

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 to fill the position of Benefits Representative. A Benefits Representative is responsible for, but not limited to, the day-to-day administration of benefits for county employees. Work is performed under the direction of the Human Resources Risk Manager.

Primary Functions

• Administration of benefits for county employees including retirement, medical, dental, life insurance, long-term care, short-term and long-term disability, and FMLA.
• Assisting employees by answering benefit questions and providing benefit information.
• Assisting with enrollment forms and insurance claims.
• Preparing correspondence and reports.
• Processing insurance administration bills and entering new-hire paperwork.
• Presenting new-hire orientation.
• Performing other duties as assigned.
• The current opening has a primary focus on FMLA and other leave administration and reports to the Human Resources Risk Manager.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must possess the knowledge necessary to understand basic operational, technical, or office processes.
• Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college in Human Resources or a related field
• At least two (2) years or more of experience, preferred.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Texas Driver’s License with an acceptable driving record.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work on multiple tasks simultaneously with attention to detail are required.
• Candidates must demonstrate proficiency in the use of Microsoft Excel, Word, and Canva. PeopleSoft experience is strongly preferred.

Workplace and Benefits

Collin County offers a fast-paced working environment, 200% retirement match with employee contributions earning 7% interest, 100% tuition reimbursement, affordable medical, dental, and vision plans, 10 paid holidays annually, 24 days of PTO in your first year of employment with balance rollover from year-to-year, county-provided life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and other optional participation benefits. You can read more about the comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and long and short term disability on the Collin County website.

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