Strategic HR & Benefits Coordinator

City-of-Rochester-Hill; Rochester Hills (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Rochester Hills is seeking an experienced Human Resources Generalist to coordinate employee leave administration, benefits programs, and workers' compensation activities under the HR Director. You will ensure compliance with city policies, contracts, and applicable state and federal laws while delivering superior services to residents and businesses.

Responsibilities include managing benefit enrollments, interfacing with carriers and TPAs, maintaining HRIS data, and supporting safety

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field required.
• Four years of HR-related work experience, including benefits, payroll, or leave administration.
• Equivalent education and experience considered.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and perform key HR functions including leave and benefits administration.
• Manage benefits enrollment, COBRA, and correspondence with carriers.
• Maintain HRIS data for payroll processing and reporting.
• Oversee workers' compensation and disability claims processing.
• Ensure compliance with city policies, union contracts, and laws.
• Support safety programs and respond to HR-related inquiries.

Skills

HR experience

Leave administration

Benefits administration

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources Management or related field

Tools

JD Edwards

HRIS

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

The City of Rochester Hills is seeking an experienced Human Resources Generalist to coordinate employee leave administration, benefits programs, and workers' compensation activities under the HR Director. You will ensure compliance with city policies, contracts, and applicable state and federal laws while delivering superior services to residents and businesses.

Responsibilities include managing benefit enrollments, interfacing with carriers and TPAs, maintaining HRIS data, and supporting safety