HR Benefits Specialist II Position Available In Alamance, North Carolina

HR Benefits Specialist

II 3.0 3.0

out of 5 stars Graham, NC 27253 JOB This position, HR Consultant II, will have a focused area of benefits and will be responsible for the day-to-day administrative activities of Alamance County’s health and welfare benefit programs provided to employees, retirees and their dependents. Benefit programs include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and Section 125 Flexible Spending Programs. This position has direct responsibility for family medical leave administration with other leave of absences management. This position requires considerable knowledge of complex and changing laws and administrative regulations affecting Health and Wellness Programs. The HR Consultant II

• Benefits will be expected to exercise significant discretion and independent judgment while performing their duties as it relates to laws, regulations, policies and procedures.

The position requires discretion to work with confidential and sensitive issues on a regular basis.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

Reasonable Accommodations StatementTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to the following: Provides a high level of customer service as this position will serve as the primary contact and resources for employees, retirees and dependents for benefit inquires on plan design, eligibility, enrollment, status changes, coverage and other general inquiries. Conducts the benefits overview segment of new hire orientation, open enrollment sessions and oversees benefits enrollment process for all new hires and new election changes. Serves as the County’s COBRA point of contact ensuring compliance within the coordination of COBRA administration. Administers by phone, fax, email and in person the County’s Family Medical Leave program ensuring managers and employees understand the policy guidelines and procedures as it relates to leave under FMLA. Serves as the first point of contact for leave of absence, family medical leave and medical accommodation inquires by phone, fax, e-mail and in person. FMLA will be co-sourced with a third-party administrator as of 1/1/2022. Maintains the benefit and medical employee/retiree files and records in electronic and paper format. Assists employees within the retirement process ensuring employees’ retirement process meets all Local Governmental Employees’ Retirement System (LGERS) requirements, including the extra determinations required for Law Enforcement Officers (LEOs). Ensures all employees and retirees are updated as to changes and notifications within benefit offerings. Updating by direct mail, e-mail, newsletter articles, SharePoint uploads, phone calls or any other communication strategy. Assists payroll with employee related items regarding insurance deductions, payroll adjustments or leave of absence changes. Will be responsible for coordination with employees and retirees on collection of insurance payments while on LOA or when payments are not received timely. Performs monthly reconciliation and audit of premium billing for voluntary insurance products and submits payments. Assists in developing benefit offerings, planning and implementing open enrollment initiatives. Provides HR reporting; maintains other records, reports and logs accurately. Prepares and conducts presentations to internal departments concerning various human resources-related benefits to ensure awareness and understanding. Stays informed and aware of changes in laws and compliance measures as they relate to benefits offered by the County. Serves on various committees and special projects appointed by HR leadership. Establishes strong working relationships with the HR team and our business partners to ensure HR support is aligned with the County’s priorities. Performs related tasks as required as this listing is not intended as an exhaustive description of the position.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Skills & Abilities:

Education & Experience:

BS/BA in Business Administration, Human Resources, public administration, communications or relevant field required from an accredited college or university or five or more progressive years of direct experience in benefits administration. Public sector experience preferred. Prior Human Resources office experience required. Operational knowledge of FMLA and benefit administration is essential. Understanding of ACA, ADA, HIPAA and COBRA is preferred.

Computer Skills:

Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word and PowerPoint Experience) with prior experience with Munis HRIS, Benefit Enrollment platforms (B-Swift) and/or Kronos Timekeeping a plus

License/Credentials:

Possession of a NC valid driver’s license required.

HRCI, SHRM, IPMA

certifications are an asset.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

N (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this position. O (Occasionally) Position requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0

• 2.5+ hrs./day) F (Frequently) Position requires this activity from 33%
• 66% of the time (2.5
• 5.

5+ hrs./day) C (Constantly) Position requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs./day) Physical Demands Lift/Carry Stand FWalk O Sit FManually Manipulate O Reach Outward O Reach Above Shoulder O Climb O Crawl N Squat or Kneel O Bend O See CTaste/Smell NTalk/Hear C10 lbs. or less O 11-20 lbs. O21-50 lbs.

O 51-100

lbs. OOver 100 lbs. O Push/Pull 12 lbs. or less O 13-25 lbs. O 26-40 lbs. O41-100 lbs. OOther Physical Requirements

• Vision (Near, Distance, Peripheral)

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Office Environment