Human Resources Generalist - Benefits & Wellness

General Description of Duties

Position subject to close at any time.

NOTE TO INTERNAL APPLICANTS: INTERNAL CANDIDATES IN THE SAME CLASSIFICATION AND/OR PAYGRADE AS THE POSITION POSTED WILL NOT RECEIVE A PAY ADJUSTMENT IF SELECTED.

Under the direction of the Benefits & HRIS Manager, the employee performs professional work providing analytical, consultative, and support services in the development, deployment, and administration of Countywide Benefits and Wellness. Employees in this classification function at a professional level and are accountable for the accuracy of both routine and non-routine administrative duties.

Essential Job Functions

The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. It is not necessarily descriptive of any one position in the class. The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment to the position.

• Provides day-to-day assistance and data entry of the County's Health, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, Life Insurance, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, COBRA, Wellness, and other related programs.

• Researches, analyzes, and recommends changes and enhancements to the County's benefit programs.

• Assists the Benefits & HRIS Manager in the ongoing monitoring, reviewing, and modification of the County's self-funded medical plan to ensure it is financially sound and continues to provide a valuable benefit to employees.

• Assists in the development and setting up of Open Enrollment meetings, including the development of Employee Benefit Guides, wellness programs, and other Benefits-related events and programs.

• Provides employee benefits training as needed and conducts New Hire Orientation presentations.

• Prepares Countywide Employer-Provided Health Insurance Offer and Coverage (1095-C) forms as regulated by the Internal Revenue Service.

• Develops standard operating procedures for the efficient administration of programs and to increase customer satisfaction.

• Processes New Hire Enrollments and Qualifying Mid-Year Status Changes. Prepares intake forms for STD and LTD claims and initiates Voluntary life claims. Submits weekly vendor files to carriers.

• Oversees County Retiree Insurance plans and eligibility in coordination with the County's third-party administrator.

• Prepares invoices for employees who are on leave without pay status to collect insurance premiums; Manages arrears payments and coordinates re-payment options.

• Assists employees with Florida Retirement System and Deferred Compensation (457b, IRA) related questions and forms.

• Plans, coordinates, and implements the County's Wellness initiatives to educate employees on a wide variety of health-related topics. Makesrecommendations for changes and enhancements to the County's benefits programs.

• Maintains knowledge of applicable laws and regulations.

• This is a Tier 2 position, and as such will be required to report as directed during a County emergency or disaster.

• Performs duties as assigned/necessary which are related, or logical in assignment to the position.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, Public Administration, or a closely related field.

Experience: Three (3) years of responsible experience in benefits administrationperforming duties consistent with the Essential Job Functions. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. Some Florida Public Sector experience is preferred.

Miscellaneous: Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver's License.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of County, State and Federal laws and regulations of Human Resources, preferably with a concentration in public sector, employment laws and payroll administrative policies and procedures, e.g., Cafeteria Plan 125, ADA, and FMLA.

• Ability to exercise sound judgment in developing and recommending policies and procedures regarding benefits.

• Thorough knowledge of Federal, State, and local laws that apply to employee training and development standards, EEOC compliance and investigation standards, HIPAA Privacy and Security Regulations, GINA, FMLA, ADA, Worker's Compensation, confidentiality, etc.

• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relations with all levels of management, employees, other departments, officials, and the general public; skill in the principles and techniques of customer service skills.

• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing in a professional manner.

• Skill in using good judgment, discretion, and confidentiality in the performance of duties.

• Ability to access, operate, and maintain various Microsoft Office software applications; knowledge and familiarity with HRIS programs.

• Ability to operate basic office equipment e.g., computer terminals, printers, copy machines, telephone systems, facsimile machines.

• Ability to read, update, and maintain various records and files; knowledge of administrative support functions, e.g., records maintenance, data analysis, reports processing, documentation proofing, and filing in paper form and electronically.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Physical Demand: Light

• 20 pounds maximum lifting.

• Rare lifting, carrying up to 10 lbs.

• If less lifting is involved will require significant walking/standing.

• If mostly sitting is involved will require push/pull on arm or leg controls.

• Expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken word or perceiving sound by ear.

• Good eyesight for production or safety of self and others.

• Physical agility is required in kneeling, bending, stooping, and reaching.

• Required to have clear vision at distances of 20 inches or less.