Benefits & Wellbeing Programs Specialist

City of Des Moines; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Des Moines seeks a Benefits Administrator to support day-to-day administration of health, dental, life and other employee benefits. You will handle enrollments, COBRA administration, employee inquiries, and payments to third-party administrators; coordinate with insurers and wellness initiatives; assist with HRIS payroll reports.

Effective communication with city staff and external providers is essential.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in HR or related field is required.
• Some HR experience is required or equivalent
• Bachelor’s degree and/or CEBS preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Administer changes related to benefits enrollments and status changes.
• Distribute and explain plan information to employees.
• Oversee COBRA continuation and regulations.
• Resolve issues with benefit providers and administrators.
• Process payments to third-party administrators and insurers.
• Assist in HRIS payroll reporting and reconciliation.

Skills

Employee benefits administration

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Associate’s degree in Human Resources

Bachelor’s degree

CEBS certification

Tools

HRIS

Payroll systems

Job description

The City of Des Moines seeks a Benefits Administrator to support day-to-day administration of health, dental, life and other employee benefits. You will handle enrollments, COBRA administration, employee inquiries, and payments to third-party administrators; coordinate with insurers and wellness initiatives; assist with HRIS payroll reports.

Effective communication with city staff and external providers is essential.