HR Benefits & Leave Administrator

City of Waukee; Waukee (IA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Waukee is seeking an HR Generalist to manage employee benefit programs, coordinate annual open enrollment, administer COBRA, and process leave requests. You will maintain accurate records, ensure compliance with federal and state laws, and support payroll and HRIS activities.

Ideal candidates have an associate degree in a related field with at least two years of HR experience; a Bachelor's degree is preferred and professional HR certifications are desirable.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in HR, Business Administration, Public Administration, or related field with two years of related experience; Bachelor's preferred.
• PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP certification preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, HRIS/payroll systems, applicant tracking systems, and other HR software.

Responsibilities

• Administers day-to-day operation of employee benefit programs including health, dental, life, disability, flex spending accounts, retirement plans and other voluntary benefits.
• Coordinates annual open enrollment and enters employee deductions into HRIS; tracks mid-year changes for eligible employees.
• Administers COBRA, reconciles monthly benefit billing, and maintains records in accordance with laws and policies.
• Assist in recruiting, onboarding seasonal staff, manages leave programs, and ensures compliance with city policies and laws.

Skills

Benefits admin

Open enrollment

HRIS

Payroll systems

Employee relations

Communication

Policy compliance

Education

Associate degree in HR

Bachelor's preferred

Tools

MS Office

Applicant tracking systems

Payroll software

Job description

The City of Waukee is seeking an HR Generalist to manage employee benefit programs, coordinate annual open enrollment, administer COBRA, and process leave requests. You will maintain accurate records, ensure compliance with federal and state laws, and support payroll and HRIS activities.

Ideal candidates have an associate degree in a related field with at least two years of HR experience; a Bachelor's degree is preferred and professional HR certifications are desirable.