Benefits & Wellness Programs Lead

The City of Frederick; Maryland; On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Frederick seeks a Benefits and Wellness Specialist to administer benefits for employees and retirees, maintain records, and coordinate with vendors and payroll. The role also oversees wellness initiatives and supports renewal/open enrollment activities, with emphasis on accuracy, confidentiality, and customer service.

Required two years of benefits/HR experience and strong Microsoft Office skills; public sector experience and professional certifications are a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma with post-secondary HR training or related field.
• Two years of progressive experience in employee benefits or HR functions, including benefits administration.
• Experience with benefits in public sector, multi-plan, or retiree-benefit environments is a plus.
• Professional designations (CEBS, SHRM-CP, PHR) or related credential are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Administers health and wellness benefit programs including medical, dental, vision, and COBRA.
• Creates and maintains benefit records and processes enrollments and changes.
• Coordinates with Payroll to reflect enrollments and changes in payroll systems.
• Verifies benefit invoices and monitors premium collections; conducts corrective actions as needed.
• Oversees employee wellness initiatives and health events.
• Supports benefits renewal and open enrollment activities and related communications.
• Prepares reports such as ACA reporting and FSA testing as required.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Discretion

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Interpersonal skills

Confidentiality

Education

High school diploma and post-secondary training in Human Resources

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Vendor systems

Job description

The City of Frederick seeks a Benefits and Wellness Specialist to administer benefits for employees and retirees, maintain records, and coordinate with vendors and payroll. The role also oversees wellness initiatives and supports renewal/open enrollment activities, with emphasis on accuracy, confidentiality, and customer service.

Required two years of benefits/HR experience and strong Microsoft Office skills; public sector experience and professional certifications are a plus.