Benefits & Risk Manager Position Available In Indian River, Florida

Benefits & Risk Manager

CITY OF VERO BEACH – 4.2

Vero Beach, FL Job Details Full-time $69,329 – $71,000 a year 22 hours ago Benefits 401(a) Wellness program Paid jury duty AD&D insurance Disability insurance Dependent care reimbursement Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Flexible spending account Paid time off Pension plan Employee assistance program Vision insurance 401(k) matching Employee discount Life insurance Qualifications Workers’ compensation law Microsoft Excel Microsoft Access Management 5 years Well-being program (employee development activity) Microsoft Office Driver’s License Computer hardware Workers’ compensation insurance policies Business Administration Budgeting Senior level Associate’s degree Full Job Description

PRIMARY FUNCTION

Administers the employee benefits program which encompasses the health and life insurance, the cafeteria plans, both the general employee pension plan, the 401a , 457 Deferred Compensation program and Roth IRA, the employee wellness program and legacy worker’s compensation claims. Maintains productivity while revising current methods or developing new methods and procedures to meet ever changing Federal and State regulations, such as Health Care Reform and Section 125 of the IRS tax law. Administers the City’s insurance coverage to ensure that the appropriate levels of coverage are provided by the City’s insurance vendors. Works with insurance vendors when the insurance contracts are due for renewal.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES

The following duties have been provided as examples of the essential types of work performed by positions within this job classification. Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind work assignments as needed.

• Manages legacy worker’s compensation claims – Liaison to Florida League of Cities on current claims. Coordinates light duty assignments for employees with work related injuries or illnesses. Administers the post-accident drug testing program for City employees.
• Maintains records for health, life, long term disability and supplemental insurance coverage’s for employees and retirees.
• Works closely with agent of record to insure that coverage’s are in place and working properly.
• Manages online enrollment program and works closely with vendor to update program to meet the City’s needs.
• Works closely with the attorney’s office on any new vendor contracts.
• Assists employees and retirees in obtaining, terminating and /or changing coverage for dependants and offers guidance on group and supplement coverage in accordance with Section 125 and health care reform.
• Manages the annual Open Enrollment period and conducts annual meetings.
• Works closely with accounting to insure that premiums are set up properly for the premium deductions.
• Notifies the COBRA administrator of terminating employees and eligible dependants of continued health insurance coverage.
• Balances and pays monthly bills for all lines of coverage.
• Works closely with the City’s pension payment vendors to insure that retiree benefit payments are deducted properly and timely.
• Manages the frozen general pension plan and 401a retirement program.
• Responsible for processing and collecting on subrogation claims consistent with overall management direction.
• Processes new hire benefits, retirement and pension paperwork and insure that the proper contribution deductions are taken by accounting and the City’s payment vendors for retirees and employees.. Advises new employees of Defined Contribution plan and enrollment requirements.
• Prepare Pension Payment Authorization documents for new retirees and deduction authorization for retiree benefits for the General Employee Pension Plan.
• Calculates data for employees inquiring of retirement benefits, preparing data for actuarial completion, prepares monthly authorization of benefits.
• Advises new retirees of the payment options and benefits available.
• Relays all new retirement benefit amounts and deduction amounts to Pension payment vendors.
• Coordinate with Vendors to ensure comprehensive and cost-effective employee benefits package as well as to ensure maximum effectiveness.
• Responds to and resolves sensitive and complex inquiries and complaints including requests of the City Manager and elected officials for information and interpretation. Administers vendor contracts related to general liability, automobile, property and casualty insurance policies.
• Audit quarterly and monthly worker’s compensation and benefit invoices and balance to General Ledger.
• Maintains HR’s employee webpage
• Works closely with City’s insurer in the event of a hurricane or other disaster.
• Coordinates with Finance on FEMA claims
• Acts as backup for the Human Resources Generalist

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS

Managerial/technical/professional :

Comprehensive understanding of federal, state and local laws, regulations, rules and ordinances related to employee benefits operations. Working knowledge of Florida Worker’s Compensation statutes, ADA, HIPAA, COBRA and Section 125 of the Internal Revenue Code.

• Considerable knowledge of employee benefits, plan administration, health insurance trends and general human resources administration,
• Knowledge of budgeting, fiscal administration, management practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of computer hardware and software pertinent to financial and risk management operations. Including but not limited to Microsoft Excel and Access.
• Ability to manage multiple complex issues and /or tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to use various office machines including phone, fax, copiers and calculators to include personal computers and Microsoft office applications.

Problem Solving :

• Skill in analyzing problems, identifying alternative solutions, projecting consequences of proposed actions, negotiating resolutions to complex problems and implementing recommendations in support of goals.
• Skill in researching, evaluating, and using new methods and techniques for operational improvements.
• Ability to interpret oral and written technical information or data dealing with complex variables to identify, analyze and solve management problems of considerable difficulty.

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS

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Human Resource Management :

• Knowledge of pertinent federal, state and local human resource management rules, regulations and laws. :
• Skill in dealing constructively with conflict and responding with tact, composure and courtesy when dealing with individuals who may be experiencing significant stress.
• Skill in applying appropriate public relations techniques as situations warrant and in forming cooperative relationships with others who do not have a direct reporting relationship.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with officials, department directors, attorneys, regulatory agencies, vendors, employees and the general public.
• Ability to express ideas clearly when providing oral and written reports and recommendations on administrative, financial, and technical issues.

OTHER JOB CHARACTERISTICS

:

• May work extended hours including nights and weekends as an exempt employee reporting to the Director, Human Resources.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education/Experience :

Graduation from an accredited college or university with an Associate’s degree in insurance, business administration, or a related field and five (5) years experience in employee benefits, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Licenses/Certification :

Possession of a valid Florida Driver’s License.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$69,329.00 – $71,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching AD&D insurance Dental insurance Dependent care reimbursement Disability insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid jury duty Paid time off Vision insurance

Schedule:

8 hour shift Monday to Friday No weekends

Work Location:

In person