Benefits Coordinator
Company: City of Boynton Beach, FL
Location: Boynton Beach
Posted on: August 6, 2022
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Job Description:
Purpose of Classification The purpose of this classification is
to plan, implement, maintain and administer a broad range of
benefits and services to City employees. These benefits include
medical, dental, life, disability insurances, recognition programs
and events as well as a variety of voluntary programs. Essential
Functions The following duties and functions, as outlined herein,
are intended to be representative of the type of tasks performed
within this classification. They are not listed in any order of
importance. The omission of specific statements of the duties or
functions does not exclude them from the classification if the work
is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this
classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.
Establishes goals, standards and objectives; develops and
administers benefits policies and procedures; ensures provision of
services is in compliance with labor agreements and Federal and
State statutes, rules and regulations; reviews legislation to
determine effect on benefits programs and services. Researches,
analyzes and coordinates with Finance on costs of benefits in
contract proposals. Receives and audits invoices from benefits
providers. Determines employee eligibility for benefit programs.
Schedules, coordinates and/or conducts orientation for new hires;
interprets and explains City benefit plans; conducts initial
employee benefits enrollment; instructs new hires in completion of
benefit forms and hiring documents; distributes completed benefit
forms to appropriate department, provider, employee and file.
Designs, develops and distributes communication tools to enhance
employees' understanding of the City's benefits packages. Plans,
coordinates and implements annual Benefits and Wellness Fair /
Administrative Services Expo. Plans, coordinates and implements
annual Open Enrollment period for benefits changes.Maintains
current knowledge of benefit trends, laws and regulations.
Coordinates with Pension Administrator to resolve
problems/situations as required.Works with Pension Administrator to
create pension related content on City website. Prepares or
completes various forms, reports, correspondence, articles,
surveys, certificates, check requests, agendas, statistical
reports, record destruction requests, or other documents. Receives
and takes appropriate action on various forms, reports,
correspondence, surveys, invoices, personnel authorization forms,
payroll listings, budget reports, insurance/benefit billings,
employment openings, contracts, city charter, policies, procedures,
rules, regulations, statutes, manuals, reference materials, or
other documentation; reviews, completes, processes, forwards or
retains as appropriate. Operates a computer to enter, retrieve,
review or modify data; verifies accuracy of entered data and makes
corrections; utilizes word processing, spreadsheet, database,
desktop publishing, document imaging, e-mail, or other software
programs. Answers the telephone; provides information, guidance,
and assistance; takes and relays messages or directs calls to
appropriate personnel; returns calls as necessary. Communicates
with supervisor, employees, retirees, city management, other
departments, third party administrators, the public, outside
agencies, and other individuals as needed to coordinate benefit
activities, review status of work, exchange information, resolve
problems, or give/receive advice/direction.Serves on Insurance
Committee and assists in the review and renewal of insurance
contracts. Additional Functions Performs general clerical tasks in
support of department operation, which may include greeting the
public, distributing documents, explaining employment policies and
procedures, responding to public records requests. Maintains
current knowledge of benefit trends, laws and regulations and how
they impact programs and plans. Provides assistance or coverage to
other employees as needed. Performs other related duties as
required.Minimum Qualifications
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