Public Sector HR Specialist: Benefits & Compliance

Colerain Township; Amelia (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Colerain Township in Ohio seeks a Human Resources Specialist to plan, organize, and manage personnel and benefits programs under the Finance Manager. The role covers enrollment, compensation and recruitment support, plus policy compliance.

The position requires experience with benefit administration, strong Microsoft Office skills (especially Excel), and ability to work with auditors and department heads in a government setting. This is a multi-task, hands-on HR role.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a 4-year college preferred but not required.
• 3–5 years of benefit administration experience with governmental systems.
• Advanced Excel skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Administers the township open enrollment and benefit programs, including retirement plan, health insurance, cobra administration and vacation, sick and other leaves.
• Assists independent auditors in the audit of township records.
• Manages open enrollment processes, prepares and distributes information to inform employees of benefits programs.
• Reconciles monthly benefit bills and maintains employee benefit tracking spreadsheet.
• Maintains employee master files and manages vendor relations.
• Assists Department Directors with recruitment and interviewing processes; tracks applicants.
• Conducts onboarding for new hires and promoted staff to foster positive goals.
• Ensures compliance for new hires and terminations, inputs hires and staff changes in financial system.
• Responsible for Workers' Compensation Program including claims administration and reporting.
• Manages retirement reporting with Pension Boards.
• Assists with development and management of township policy and wellness programs.
• Prepares responses to public records requests for HR items.
• Administrator for the Township's HRIS.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Public sector HR experience

Education

4-year college degree in HR/related field

3–5 years benefit administration experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

HRIS

Job description

Colerain Township in Ohio seeks a Human Resources Specialist to plan, organize, and manage personnel and benefits programs under the Finance Manager. The role covers enrollment, compensation and recruitment support, plus policy compliance.

The position requires experience with benefit administration, strong Microsoft Office skills (especially Excel), and ability to work with auditors and department heads in a government setting. This is a multi-task, hands-on HR role.