Pulaski County Government Hiring for Benefits Specialist at Little Rock, AR Full Time

Starting Salary Range:
$34,329.88–43,365.92

Position Number:
004

FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt position, eligible for overtime

Safety Sensitive Designation:
This position is not designated as safety sensitive and is not subject to random drug and alcohol screening.

Opening Date:
4/22/22

Closing Date:
5/02/22 at 11:59 PM

This job description should not be interpreted as all-inclusive. It is intended to identify the essential functions and minimum qualifications of this job. The incumbent(s) may be required to perform job related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this job description. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign job-related responsibilities and tasks to this job at any time. Certain functions are understood to be essential; these include, but are not limited to, attendance, getting along with others, working a full shift, and dealing with and working under stress. Any essential function of this class will be evaluated as necessary should an incumbent/applicant be unable to perform the function or requirement due to a disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Reasonable accommodation for the specific disability will be made for the incumbent/applicant only to the extent medically and reasonably feasible.

EEO/AA/F/M/Vet/Disabled

JOB SUMMARY:
Responsible for providing assistance in the administration of the Employee Benefits program and orientation of personnel employed within Pulaski County Government.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Distributes to employees and insures the accuracy and completeness of enrollment and change forms for benefit programs provided to current and former employees.

Inputs the appropriate recordkeeping for ACA reporting; prepares 1095’s for distribution to employees and electronic IRS reports.

Reviews health, dental, and vision billing lists making appropriate deletions and additions; forwards to payroll.

Insures the completion by department of all appropriate Workers Compensation forms; forwards forms and medical bills to Workers’ Compensation Carrier.

Presents explanation of benefits as part of new employee orientation program.

Monitors services provided by benefit providers and investigates complaints regarding payments; acts as liaison between providers and employees to ensure proper and timely payments of benefits.

Answers questions and provides assistance to employees regarding benefit programs including enrollment, eligibility, and claims processing.

Receives and processes requests for FMLA from employees; determines eligibility, and ensures all documentation is provided.

Verifies employees’ eligibility for benefits.

Maintains ledger of leave without pay, FMLA, and Workers’ Compensation Leave; ensures compliance with applicable laws and policies; notifies department and/or employee of pending end of leave and needed benefit paperwork.

Completes certification of length of coverage in group health plan for terminating employees and mails to employees.

Notifies employees upon termination of ending date of benefit coverage and any conversion procedures.

Notifies retiring employees when eligible for continuation of health insurance; bills those electing to continue on a monthly basis.

Prepares reports regarding benefit usage as required by Department or by benefit providers.

Schedules group benefit enrollments for Pulaski County employees at various job sites.

Ensures accuracy of monthly COBRA billing from insurance carrier.

SECONDARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Completes and sends to Service Administrator list of terminated employees for COBRA notification.

Compiles statistical data regarding employees and benefits use required for annual benefit program renewals.

Researches available wellness programs for employees; coordinates wellness program activities for Pulaski County Employees.

Distributes appropriate forms for unforeseeable emergency withdrawals from supplemental retirement accounts upon request; ensures documentation is provided.

Reviews benefit bid proposals to determine coverage offered to employees.

Maintains computerized records of terminating employees and benefit records.

Develops and administers an employee recognition program including eligibility determination, recognition method selection, scheduling, and coordination of program.

Develops and updates a video orientation scheduling the filming, preparing the program, and incorporation into orientation.

Conducts research for special projects as assigned.

Compiles data for local market benefit surveys as requested.

Completes death claim form for employees or family; forwards claim form and death certificate to insurance carrier.

Perform other related duties as required.

PERSONNEL SUPERVISED: None

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to communicate orally effectively to individuals and to groups, in person and by telephone.

Digital dexterity needed for the operation of a computer keyboard.

Visual acuity needed for use of a computer monitor.

Ability to lift and carry loads up to 10 pounds.

WORKING CONDITIONS:
Work is performed in a smoking restricted office environment. Occasional travel to other County facilities is required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Completion of college level coursework in Compensation, Benefits Administration, Industrial Psychology, Human Resources Management, or a related area; considerable experience in Benefits Administration, Claims Processing, or a related area; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required skills, knowledge, and abilities.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion of a criminal background investigation.

Must possess or be able to immediately obtain a valid Arkansas Driver’s License.

PREFERENCES:
None

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