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Employee Benefits Coordinator
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| Closing Date/Time: |
Mon. 11/23/09 11:59 PM Pacific Time
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| Salary: |
$24.95 - $30.41 Hourly
$1,995.88 - $2,432.46 Biweekly
$4,324.42 - $5,270.33 Monthly
$51,893.00 - $63,244.00 Annually
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| Job Type: |
Full-Time |
| Location: |
Visalia, California
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One current vacancy with the Human Resources and Development Department in Visalia. This recruitment will establish an employment list to fill current and future vacancies. The anticipated life of the list is six months.
From August 2, 2009 until August 1, 2010, Tulare County employees will experience a 1.92% Furlough reduction in pay. Salary listed on flyer does not reflect this reduction. |
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Typical Duties:
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| Coordinate the receipt and payment of Benefit premiums with Accountant; entry of benefits eligibility data into the enrollment eligibility system, interface the premium files to County HRIS/Payroll system; and administration of the COBRA program; plan, schedule and coordinate the annual Open Enrollment period including development of education materials, enrollment forms, data gathering, PowerPoint presentations, instructions for on-line enrollment and the input of enrollment information; provide information and data resources to the Administrative Services Manager and/or County’s negotiator during meet and confer on benefit plans and/or impacts and for purposes of forecasting annual expenditures and revenues by the County Administrative Office; assist in coordinating Benefit-related activities and special projects thru collaboration with Employee Relations, HR Services, Payroll/HRIS, and clerical support within the department; assist the County’s Benefits Consultant to identify, and obtain bids for benefits programs; negotiation with vendors; preparation of contracts and review of terms to ensure consistency with County policy; may prepare drafts of agenda items for the Board of Supervisors; assist in the review of proposed or new regulation changes and legislation to determine impact on benefits administration; design and implement procedures when necessitated by regulation changes; assist other divisions with special projects and studies, and with the coordination of various benefits and leave policies, procedures, and policies; contact other agencies or conduct surveys to gather information, analyze information and make recommendations; write policies and procedure manuals; ¬ design, standardize or simplify office forms; prepare reports, correspondence, newsletter copy, bulletins, and statistical documents; use personal computer applications to assist in completing work such as spreadsheets and word processing; attend various seminars and workshops to maintain and update job knowledge; train and counsel/support assigned staff. |
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Employment Standards:
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Education and Experience Requirements - Any combination of education and experience that could likely provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills, and abilities would be equivalent to completion of an Associate of Arts degree with major course work in human resources, public or business administration, insurance or a related field AND three years of progressively responsible experience involving the organizing, planning and/or administering of large employee group benefits programs. Related work experience may substitute for educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.
Knowledge of – Math sufficient to create and track program budgets and development and monitor statistical data; basic principles of group benefits programs including health, dental, vision, life, disability and flexible spending accounts; standard office procedures and practices; applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations regarding employee benefit programs; research methods and techniques, statistical analysis, sources and availability of information and methods of report preparation.
Skill/Ability to – Perform a wide variety of routine and complex employee benefit related activities, both technical and administrative in nature; develop and maintain accurate and understandable electronic records; establish priorities; read, interpret, and apply complex, technical regulations, contracts, and legislative bills; plan and prepare materials to give presentations or conduct training sessions; be patient, tactful and courteous with employees, retirees and the public; communicate effectively with consultants, brokers and vendors; follow written and oral instructions; write to convey ideas and information clearly and concisely in reports and letters.
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Additional Information:
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Additional Information – Applicants will be required to answer supplemental questions regarding work experience in employee benefits including the scope of administrative responsibility, supervisory experience, number of employees receiving benefits, payment and billing, implementing policy and procedures, and role and responsibility in working with other benefit related groups such as unions, committees, and management groups, etc.
Conditions of Employment
Candidates selected will be required to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening. For some classifications, a physical exam will be conducted to ensure the applicant's fitness for duty. This process may include a physical ability and/or ergonomic assessment. Additionally, a background investigation may also be conducted.
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