Central Benefits Partner I

okgov; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation leave

Sick leave

Paid holidays

Benefits package

Job summary

OMES in Oklahoma is seeking a Central Benefits Partner I to support the HCM Benefits team in administering health, dental, vision, life, and retirement plans. This in-office role handles enrollments, life events, and compliance.

You will guide employees and agencies on plan options, coordinate with carriers and third-party administrators, and participate in workshops to explain benefits programs.

Strong communication, attention to detail, and knowledge of ACA and 125 plans are valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related field.
• Three (3) years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Manages and administers health, dental, vision, life, disability, retirement, and FSA/HSA accounts.
• Assists employees and agencies in enrolling in various flexible benefits under state and federal laws and regulations.
• Oversees onboarding enrollments, qualifying life event changes, and terminations.
• Advises plan participants, agency staff and others on participation requirements, enrollment and change procedures, reimbursement account rules, and other matters related to employee benefit plans.
• Ensures compliance with ACA, federal, and state regulations.
• Conducts benefit eligibility audits and data cleanup.
• Collaborates with insurance carriers and third-party administrators.
• Responds to requests from vendors and others concerning plan participants; coordinates with agency staff, plan participants and administrators as needed to correct individual accounts or other records.
• Reviews and approves documents submitted for changes in benefit elections or plan participation.
• Processes life events, open enrollment cycles, data corrections, and retroactive adjustments in Workday.
• Continuous communication and customer service.
• Conducts workshops, orientations, and meetings to explain benefit programs.
• Subject Matter Experts for ACA, Section 125, specific Oklahoma state statutes and admin rules (Title 260), and other federal laws.
• Assist in all areas within benefits as requested by Supervisor.

Skills

Benefit administration

ACA compliance

Workday experience

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Central Benefits Partner I

Agency 090 OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND ENTERPRISE SERV

Supervisory Organization

HCM

Job Posting End Date

Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank.

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.

Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)

Full/Part-Time

Full time

Job Type

Regular

Compensation

Salary up to $60,500 based on education and experience.

Job Description

As a Central Benefits Partner I with OMES you will enjoy:

Generous leave including 15 days of vacation, 15 days of sick leave and 11 paid holidays annually.

A comprehensive Benefit Package with a generous benefit allowance to offset the cost of insurance premiums for employees and their eligible dependents.

Job Details

Full-time, 40 hours per week in office position

Support the HCM Benefits team

Salary up to: $60,500 based on education and experience

Responsibilities

• Manages and administers health, dental, vision, life, disability, retirement, and FSA/HSA accounts.
• Assists employees and agencies in enrolling in various flexible benefits under state and federal laws and regulations.
• Oversees onboarding enrollments, qualifying life event changes, and terminations.
• Advises plan participants, agency staff and others on participation requirement, enrollment and change procedures, reimbursement account rules, and other matters related to employee benefit plans.
• Ensures compliance with ACA, federal, and state regulations.
• Conducts benefit eligibility audits and data cleanup.
• Collaborates with insurance carriers and third-party administrators.
• Responds to requests from vendors and others concerning plan participants; coordinates with agency staff, plan participants and administrators as needed to correct individual accounts or other records.
• Reviews and approves documents submitted for changes in benefit elections or plan participation.
• Processes life events (e.g., marriage, divorce, dependents), open enrollment cycles, data corrections, and retroactive adjustments in Workday.
• Continuous communication and customer service.
• Conducts workshops, orientations, and meetings to explain benefit programs.
• Subject Matter Experts for ACA, Section 125, specific Oklahoma state statutes and admin rules (Title 260), and other federal laws.
• Assist in all areas within benefits as requested by Supervisor.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

This position works in a comfortable work environment a large percentage of the workday. The noise level in the work environment is usually mild. This position requires standing, bending, crouching, lifting or carrying up to 25 pounds, and climbing stairs. Occasional travel may be required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related field ; and
• Three (3) years of relevant experience; or
• An equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting one (1) year of qualifying experience for each year of the required education.

Preference will be given to candidates who possess

• Experience with Health Care Accounts and Dependent Savings Accounts
• Experience with reporting
• Microsoft Excel skills
• A background in benefits
• Workday experience

About OMES

The Office of Management and Enterprise Services provides excellent service, expert guidance and continuous improvement in support of our partners' goals. We are a highly qualified workforce committed to serve those who serve Oklahomans and make government run in the most efficient, innovative manner possible.

OMES is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities may be provided upon request.

Equal Opportunity Employment

The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.

Current active State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions internally through the Workday Jobs Hub.