Senior Benefits Analyst

Summary

We welcome and appreciate your interest in employment with the City of Corpus Christi. We are an equal opportunity employer; no information obtained during the recruitment or selection process is intended for any discriminatory purposes.

Pay

This position is an exempt position at pay grade 212.

Attendance

Non-rotating 40-hour work week, Monday

• Friday, 8:00 am

• 5:00 pm; must be available to work additional hours as needed.

Who May Apply?

All persons legally authorized to work in the United States

Overview

The Senior Benefits Analyst administers benefits for group health, life, disability, dental, vision and critical care between carriers, providers and employees. This position administers the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), provides customer service to employees, and ensures that benefits and leave programs are administered in compliance with current laws and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Administers benefits plans to include Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Illness/Accident, Long Term Care and Medicare Advantage

• Provides information to current employees and retirees regarding benefits, Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS), and the 457 deferred compensation program

• Tracks employees eligible for benefits in compliance with the Affordable Care Act, and ensure that benefits have been offered accordingly.

• Communicates with carriers to address benefits issues and needs

• Is responsible for the Retiree benefits administration process for pre and post 65 enrollment tracking and payment reconciliation

• Provides retirement estimates, counseling, eligibility, process TMRS forms and prior service credit forms

• Ensure enrollment notices, system data entries, reporting, tracking and customer service management

• Receive, process and administer COBRA/Retiree requests, and ensure City's compliance of COBRA administration with federal, state and local laws and regulations

• Receives, processes and administers FMLA requests and processes for all city departments, ensuring compliance with FMLA regulations and laws

• Communicates with employees on FMLA, workers compensation (or other) leave, maintain accurate records, and oversee the return to work process

• Reviews policies and procedures, coordinate benefits related special projects

• Assists with vendor invoice payments, purchase orders and budget reviews

• Coordinates yearly open enrollment by preparing mail outs, updating enrollment forms, conducting benefit meetings, providing specific understanding of and compliance with insurance/benefits laws and regulations

• Completes post enrollment audits to ensure compliance with insurance/benefits laws and regulations

• Coordinates annual benefit events such as pre-retirement seminars, ICMA events, Flu Shot program, Lunch and Learn programs

• Performs additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Requires Bachelor's Degree

• Minimum of (4) Years of pertinent experience

• A combination of education and pertinent experience may be considered

• A valid driver's license is required. Successful out of state candidates must be able to obtain a valid Texas driver's license within 90 days of hire

Other Information:

Benefits

The City offers an excellent benefit package that includes:

• Texas Municipal Retirement System

• TMRS is a required retirement plan for all full-time employees. Each employee automatically contributes 7% of their total compensation. The City will match employee contributions 2 to 1 during retirement.

• Medical/dental/vision/life coverage for employees and their eligible dependents.

• Vacation

• 88+ hours per year

• Personal leave

• 40 hours per year

• Sick leave

• 96 hours per year

• Voluntary 457b deferred compensation plan

• Ten (10) Holidays

• Flexible Spending Account

• City Employee Health & Wellness Clinic & City Employee Fitness Center

• Learning & Development Academy

• Tuition Reimbursement Programs

• Employee Recognition Programs

Basis of Rating

Applications will be reviewed as they are received. A recruitment consultant will evaluate all applications against the posted qualifications and may request additional information and the city may also conduct additional skill assessment tests, in addition to the panel interview.

Closing Statement

• Selected applicants must be able to pass a background investigation and a pre-employment drug test.

• Any position that lists a minimum qualification for education level and/or license/certification will require the applicant to provide proof of documentation if selected for hire into the position with the City of Corpus Christi.

• In the event of an emergency, employees are required to work to provide for the safety and well-being of the public, including the delivery and restoration of vital services.