Benefits Specialist — State Programs & Compliance

State of Nebraska; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Reimbursement

Retirement plan match

Paid holidays

Generous leave

Job summary

The State of Nebraska is seeking a Benefits Specialist to provide advanced administrative support for benefits programs and state personnel functions in Lincoln. The role involves applying state and federal regulations to complex benefit scenarios and working with multiple stakeholders to resolve issues.

Responsibilities include policy interpretation, reporting, and coordination across departments to ensure compliant administration of health, FSA/HSA, and related benefits.

Qualifications

• Coursework/training or experience related to research, presentation, or publication in an area related to the programs or functions of the employing agency; business administration; accounting; customer service; and/ or technical support work, including use of computer software such as word processing, spreadsheets, and database management.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing, interpreting, and implementing policies, standards and procedures related to federal and state benefit regulation.
• Participate on committees, task forces and in other meetings to provide and gather information related to the state’s benefit programs.
• Review, analyze, and apply IRD code, regulations and decisions concerning FSA programs to maintain integrity of the plan.
• Investigate complex employee benefits program complaints.
• Understand Nebraska Employee Benefits Programs including health coverage, dental insurance, FSA/HSA, pre-tax premiums, life insurance, disability, COBRA, early retirement plans.
• Monitor and run reports concerning FSA payments; update insurance manuals; distribute forms.

Skills

Research

Presentation

Publication

Business administration

Accounting

Customer service

Technical support

Word processing

Spreadsheets

Database management

Workday system

Tools

Workday

Job description

The State of Nebraska is seeking a Benefits Specialist to provide advanced administrative support for benefits programs and state personnel functions in Lincoln. The role involves applying state and federal regulations to complex benefit scenarios and working with multiple stakeholders to resolve issues.

Responsibilities include policy interpretation, reporting, and coordination across departments to ensure compliant administration of health, FSA/HSA, and related benefits.