Human Resources Benefits Assistant

County of Rockland; Village of Pomona (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Rockland County Department of Personnel in New York seeks a seasoned benefits administrator to handle health benefits, retirement, labor contracts, and related HR functions in a fast-paced environment.

Candidates must understand health benefits administration, Civil Service rules, and be able to analyze information, prepare reports, and communicate clearly with staff and the public.

A Bachelor’s degree and three years of health benefits experience are required; some substitution options apply.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher with 3 years of health benefits/insurance administration experience.
• Knowledge of Civil Service rules and health benefits administration.
• Ability to analyze information, prepare reports and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Assist with employee health benefits administration.
• Support retirement provisions and labor contract matters.
• Analyze information, prepare and interpret reports; communicate with staff and the public.

Skills

HR administration

Health benefits

Legal compliance

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

The Rockland County Department of Personnel is seeking a candidate to work in their fast-paced Department engaged in specialized, diverse and complex employee benefits work. The work involves responsibility for performing a variety of personnel and human resources functions, including, but not limited to, assisting with employee health benefits administration, retirement, labor contract provisions, etc.

Candidates must possess Good knowledge of professional personnel and human resources principles, practices and administration, as applied to health benefits/insurance administration; good knowledge of and ability to understand, interpret and apply laws and rules applicable to personnel and human resources processes and procedures; ability to coordinate and complete

diversified personnel/human resources related projects, particularly as they apply to employee benefits administration; ability to identify problems and develop solutions; ability to analyze information, prepare and interpret reports; ability to use computer software and applications; ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; ability to understand and interpret written material (e.g., New York State Civil Service Law and rules, manuals and guidelines, etc.); ability to provide work guidance to staff; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at various levels of government and with the public.

The work is performed under the general supervision of a higher-level administrator and work guidance (e.g., lead work) may be provided to others.

Minimum Qualifications

A Bachelor’s degree or higher and three (3) years of health benefits/insurance administration experience.

Note: Graduation from high school or possession of an equivalency diploma plus additional years of the required experience may be substituted for the college degree on a year-for-year basis.

Other Requirements and Information

Civil service examination requirements have been waived for this position as part of the NY HELPS Local program. Candidates must only meet the minimum qualifications for consideration.

Salary and Benefits

Salary and benefits are competitive with the public sector market including but not limited to the following:

• $39.99/year (as of 9/23/2026)
• Medical, Dental and Vision
• Time off including vacation, personal, and holiday time
• Other benefits, including, but not limited to, deferred compensation, tuition reimbursement, leadership and other professional development training