City Of Cape Coral Hiring for Benefits Specialist at Cape Coral, FL Full Time

The City of Cape Coral is currently seeking a Benefits Specialist!

Salary Range: $55,411.20 – $88,670.40

WHY SHOULD YOU APPLY?

• City-paid employee health coverage, additional for spouse or family
• Employee Health & Wellness Center for health care services
• 5 weeks PTO (sick & vacation)
• 11 paid holidays
• Pension Plan
• City-paid life and long-term disability insurance
• Optional Vision and Dental Plans
• Tuition reimbursement
• Gym membership reimbursement
• And much more!

What is the position?

Performs administrative and technical support functions for the City’s Human Resources Department. Employees in this class are primarily responsible for coordinating benefits enrollments and elections, carrier invoicing, accuracy, and completion of multiple forms; wellness programs; and assisting employees and retirees in human resources and benefits matters. Assists in ensuring all benefits plans are structured and administered in accordance with State and Federal regulations, approved City ordinances, union agreements, and administrative regulations. Compiles and maintains records related to benefits.

What will you be doing?

• Assists employees via telephone, mail, in person, and/or by electronic methods, with inquiries regarding benefits, enrollment processes, claim forms, or other technical questions.
• Coordinates benefit eligibility verifications to include classification II employees (ACA FTEs), dependents and domestic partners.
• Performs imports and exports of employee data, benefit enrollments and payroll records to and from HRIS and online/cloud-based benefit enrollment systems.
• Reviews benefit elections, including Qualifying Event summaries, new hire or new status enrollments; determines payroll or reporting notifications necessary and follow up on required verification.
• Reconciles and processes for payment Monthly benefit invoices for all organizations related to health, dental and vision insurance. Ensures receipt of payments, and reports any subsequent adjustments to Payroll.
• Perform other related duties as required.

What Education, Experience Licenses/Certifications do you need?

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Human Resources, Public Administration, Business Administration or related field; or Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university and four (4) additional years of progressively responsible human resources experience that provides broad knowledge of human resources.
• One (1) year of experience in the administration of employee benefit programs to include IRS Section 125 cafeteria plans and wellness programs.

For a full job description, please visit our career page at:

www.governmentjobs.com/careers/capecoral

The City of Cape Coral is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free Workplace

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55,411.20 – $88,670.40 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

Education:

Experience:

• administration of employee benefit programs: 1 year (Required)
• IRS Section 125 cafeteria plans and wellness programs: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: One location