Benefits Representative

Collin County Government; McKinney (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

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

Responsibilities include answering benefit questions, assisting with enrollment and claims, preparing reports, and presenting new-hire orientations. Requires a Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field and Texas driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience preferred.
• Valid Texas Driver’s License with acceptable driving record.
• Strong communication skills and ability to multitask with attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Excel, Word, and Canva; PeopleSoft experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administer benefits for county employees including retirement, medical, dental, life insurance, and disability programs.
• 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.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Primary focus on FMLA and leave administration, reporting to the Human Resources Risk Manager.

Skills

Strong communication

Multitasking

Attention to detail

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.