Benefits & Wellness Programs Coordinator

Okaloosa County; Crestview (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Okaloosa County is seeking a Benefits Administrator to manage employee and retiree benefits, wellness programs, and related communications. You will coordinate enrollment, COBRA, and premium deductions while supporting the Risk Management Department.

The role requires an Associate’s Degree and at least three years of benefits experience, with strong proficiency in Word and Excel; Access is a plus. Duties include budget preparation and ensuring accurate reporting and compliance.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree with minimum three years’ experience in employee benefits, including health, life and dental claims and IRS Section 125 plans.
• Experience with benefits enrollment, COBRA, and premium deductions.
• Proficiency in Word and Excel; Access preferred for data tasks.

Responsibilities

• Provides administration of employee and retiree benefits and wellness programs; supports Risk Management Department.
• Reconciles and authorizes monthly enrollment and billing reports for vendor payments.
• Informs employees about benefits options and eligibility; handles life, health, dental and pretax plans.

Skills

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Customer service

Education

Associate’s Degree

Tools

Microsoft Access

Job description

Okaloosa County is seeking a Benefits Administrator to manage employee and retiree benefits, wellness programs, and related communications. You will coordinate enrollment, COBRA, and premium deductions while supporting the Risk Management Department.

The role requires an Associate’s Degree and at least three years of benefits experience, with strong proficiency in Word and Excel; Access is a plus. Duties include budget preparation and ensuring accurate reporting and compliance.