Human Resources Coordinator

Bell County, Texas; Belton (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Bell County in Central Texas is seeking an HR Benefits Administrator to join our team. The role focuses on benefits, leave management, and open enrollment, ensuring accurate processing and compliance.

You will administer health and retirement benefits, assist with FMLA/ADAAA, EEOC reporting, and personnel actions such as hires, promotions, and separations. A valid driver's license and English proficiency are required.

Qualifications

• Requires HS graduation or GED with 2 years in HR, benefits, or equivalent.
• Knowledge of benefits administration and payroll processes.
• Ability to communicate effectively with employees and management.

Responsibilities

• Administers employee benefits including health, dental, and retirement plans.
• Handles FMLA and ADAAA leaves and related premiums.
• Maintains EEOC reporting and census data annually.
• Assists with salary surveys and job postings.
• Manages new hire processing, separations, transfers, and promotions.
• Assists with employee relations and employment verifications.
• Prepares and posts job descriptions and announcements.
• Manages open enrollment communications and retirement seminars, and service awards.
• Performs related duties as required.

Skills

Benefits administration

HR knowledge

Communication skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Come work at a place where we strive to promote and create a safe community. We take pride in living and working in Central Texas and are looking for exceptional talent to join our team.

Job Description

• Administers benefits to include health, dental, supplemental insurance, retirement, unemployment, cobra continuation, qualifying events, dependent verifications, medical support court orders, and sick leave pool.
• Administers FMLA and ADAAA by verifying leaves, certifications, accrued time, unpaid time, collecting premiums for benefits.
• Compiles EEOC reporting every other year and census bureau report annually.
• Assist with Salary Surveys from other entities as requested.
• Administers new hire processing, employee separations, verify transfers and promotions.
• Assists with employee relations.
• Completes employment verifications.
• Prepares and posts employment announcements and/or job descriptions.
• Communicates and coordinates with all employees the processes for open enrollment and retirement seminars, initiates service awards, and maintain personnel files.
• Performs related work as required.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Requires a High School graduation or GED equivalent supplemented by two (2) years of experience in human resources, benefits administration, or possession of any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Physical Demands

Performs sedentary work that involves walking or standing some of the time and involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or sustained keyboard operations.

Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment)

None.

Special Certifications and Licenses

Must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license with an acceptable driving history. Must be able to read, write, and speak the English language.

American with Disabilities Act Compliance

Bell County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the County to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.

Proposed Compensation

Proposed Compensation: $24.92 - $25.93

Additional Recruiting Instruction

Bell County reserves the right to close or extend any job posting at any time, regardless of the posted closing date.

Mission Statement

The government of Bell County, Texas exists to promote and sustain a superior quality of life in Central Texas. In partnership with our communities and citizens, we pledge to deliver cost-effective services in a personal, responsive, and innovative manner.

The Government of Bell County Values

• Public Safety for all citizens
• Responsibility and accountability
• People as our most important resource
• Achievement of positive solutions to every problem
• Positive liaisons with local government organizations
• A county that is renowned for its beauty and cleanliness
• Taking pride and achieving the highest quality in all we do
• An open, accessible government, where citizen involvement is vital
• Fairness, integrity, and trust as essential qualities of ethical governance
• Encouragement of progressive thinking through employee involvement and teamwork
• Citizens as customers, deserving the highest quality of services delivered by a local government

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