Government HR & Benefits Specialist

Colerain Township; Dornbusch (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Colerain Township is seeking a Human Resources Specialist to plan, organize, and manage all facets of HR and benefits programs in alignment with township policy and Ohio law. You will handle open enrollment, benefits, recruitment, onboarding, and payroll-related tasks, while maintaining records and vendor relations.

The role requires strong interpersonal and communication skills, leadership, and the ability to work independently in a governmental setting with a focus on compliance and process

Qualifications

• Graduate degree preferred but not required in HR, business or public administration.
• 3–5 years in benefits administration with government experience.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office; Excel expertise required.

Responsibilities

• Administers open enrollment and employee benefits programs.
• Assist auditors in township records audits.
• Manage benefit billing reconciliations and tracking.
• Maintain employee master files and vendor relations.
• Coordinate recruitment, interviewing and applicant records.
• Onboard new hires and promoted staff; ensure compliance for hires/terminations.
• Administer Workers’ Compensation program and pension reporting.
• Develop township policies and track evaluations / DOT testing.
• Assist wage surveys and job description standardization.
• Support wellness programs and respond to public records requests.
• Administer HRIS and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Presentations

Project management

Self-starter

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business/Public Administration

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

HRIS

Job description

Colerain Township is seeking a Human Resources Specialist to plan, organize, and manage all facets of HR and benefits programs in alignment with township policy and Ohio law. You will handle open enrollment, benefits, recruitment, onboarding, and payroll-related tasks, while maintaining records and vendor relations.

The role requires strong interpersonal and communication skills, leadership, and the ability to work independently in a governmental setting with a focus on compliance and process