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Indy Gov Benefits Administration Specialist in Indianapolis, Indiana
Benefits Administration Specialist
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Benefits Administration Specialist
Salary
$48,630.40 Annually
Location
City County Building, IN
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
08325
Department
HR-Division
Opening Date
04/10/2024
Closing Date
5/10/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Description
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Position Summary
Agency Summary
The purpose and mission of the Human Resources Division is to provide the highest quality of service in the areas of Talent Acquisition, Employee Relations, Compensation & Benefits Administration, Performance Management, Record Retention, and Training & Development; by cultivating a productive, collaborative, and compliant work environment in order for our workforce to meet the needs of the residents of Indianapolis and Marion County.
Job Summary
Position is responsible for administration of employee benefits for the City of Indianapolis and Marion County. Incumbent s upports and delivers administration of various benefit carriers (medical insurance, life insurance, deferred compensation, wellness, etc.) . Position implements benefit plans, policies, and services. Position will prov ide significant technical support to the City of Indianapolis Marion -County PeopleSoft b enefits administrative module . Position reports to the Benefits Manager .
Equal Employment Opportunity
The City of Indianapolis Marion County is an equal opportunity employer . All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status. We value diversity in perspectives and experiences among colleagues and the residents of this city of whom we serve.
Position Responsibilities
Ensur es employees know what benefits are offered by the company
Assisting employees with the enrollment process for savings and insurance schemes
Answering any questions employees have about their benefits
Communicating with insurance and savings providers to resolve issues
Conducting presentations that educate employees about their benefits
Informing employees about any changes to the benefits structure
Ensuring the company's benefits and leave-of-absence policies comply with federal and state law
Keeping up-to-date records of each employee's benefits profile
Responsible for providing benefits assistance to the enterprise, through technical support, data review and employee benefits support
Review and reconcile benefit system errors in Human Resources Information System (HRIS) through daily reports and system monitoring
Serve as a main contact for benefit related questions
Provides primary support for Retirement, 457(b) and Life claims and supplemental support to the City’s Third-Party Administrator’s for medical, dental, and vision plan related questions
Handles unusual or difficult inquiries/situations through direct employee interaction
Provides technical guidance on the more complex issues as needed
Submits necessary paperwork to both internal and external stakeholders to ensure proper delivery of benefits
Monitor, evaluate, and coordinate services with benefit vendors per instructions from the Benefits Manager
Make recommendations to change systems, policies, and procedures
E nsures timely and accurate implementation of plan changes
Assists employees on the proper use of technologies associated with offered benefits
Conducts and participates in benefits surveys as directed by Benefits Manager
Serve as back-up to the FMLA/STD and WC programs
This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities that management may deem necessary from time to time.
Qualifications
Minimum Job Requirements and Qualifications
High school diploma and a minimum of one (1) to two (2) years’ prior work-related experience is required . Prior PeopleSoft or HRIS data management system knowledge required . Must have proficient user knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office products and be able to operate office equipment .
Preferred Job Requirements and Qualifications
Associate’s Degree in Public Administration , Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related field with t hree (3) or more years of relevant experience in the administration of benefit programs. Relevant work experience may be substituted for education.