Benefits & Risk Specialist - Public Sector

City of Clermont; Florida; On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Clermont is seeking an organized HR/Benefits Administrator to support benefits and risk management programs. This non-exempt, full-time role handles benefits paperwork, open enrollment, and HRIS data entry in Munis.

Ideal candidates will have an Associate in HR administration and at least three years in program management or benefits administration, with preference for public sector experience and Munis proficiency.

Qualifications

• Associate in Human Resources administration or closely related field.
• Three years recent experience in program management or assisting in the administration of programs, preferably in the area of employee benefits, risk or human resources.
• Prefer experience in public sector, Munis, and/or benefits as well as benefits/risk management training and certification(s).

Responsibilities

• Monitors, reviews for accuracy and completeness, and processes employee benefits paperwork and elections for current employees, new hires, retirees, and employees leaving employment.
• Conducts new hire employee benefits briefings and assists in annual open enrollment meetings and process.
• Processes benefits enrollments and changes. Updates information and deductions in the City's HRIS system (Munis).
• Assists with the City's pension plan program, provides information to employees/former employees, and processes related paperwork.
• Reconciles and processes benefits invoices for payment.
• Prepares various records, documentation, and reports as required or requested.
• Coordinates meetings and events associated with the Insurance Team and annual open enrollment.
• Prepares employee communications regarding human resources information and events.
• Maintains benefits hard copy and electronic records in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Assists with risk claims as assigned (e.g., vehicle crash, etc.).
• Coordinates other risk-related functions according to established guidelines (e.g., drug free workplace testing).
• Responds to inquiries, requests for assistance, concerns, and complaints in areas of responsibility.
• Performs administrative/clerical functions such as entering and retrieving computer data, sending and receiving correspondence, and organizing and filing documents.

Skills

Benefits administration

Program management

Public sector experience

HRIS systems

Education

Associate in Human Resources administration

Tools

Munis

Job description

The City of Clermont is seeking an organized HR/Benefits Administrator to support benefits and risk management programs. This non-exempt, full-time role handles benefits paperwork, open enrollment, and HRIS data entry in Munis.

Ideal candidates will have an Associate in HR administration and at least three years in program management or benefits administration, with preference for public sector experience and Munis proficiency.