Benefits Coordinator

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The City of Overland Park has a full-time Benefits Coordinator position available in the Human Resources Department.

Summary

Responsible for coordinating all aspects of employee benefit plans that includes conducting new hire orientations; day-to-day administration; handling inquiries about eligibility, changes, enrollments, and benefit plan interpretation; coordinating the benefit renewal process including all activities associated with an annual open enrollment; and ensuring that contracts, plan documents, and amendments are maintained and disclosed as necessary.

Responsibilities

• Daily physical on-site presence in the office, consistent attendance, and reliable punctuality are essential functions of this position.
• This position has core business hours and days, Monday-Friday 8 : 00am-5 : 00pm, with an one hour scheduled lunch.
• Provides day-to-day administration of all employee benefits programs.
• FMLA, review and tracking assistance and backup, potential administration.
• Coordinates the benefits renewal process that includes selecting a benefits consultant; reviewing quotes and offers; developing and presenting staff recommendations to the appropriate council committee.
• Administers Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) and Section 125 Plan weekly reimbursements.
• Conducts functions necessary to ensure that insurance premiums for all of the City's benefits are remitted accurately and on time.
• Generates financial requests or automated clearing house transactions.
• Inputs and maintains a database of retirees and the City's subsidy for their continued insurance benefits.
• Assists in the day-to-day administration of retirement plans.
• Performs new employee, first-day orientations.
• Develops and coordinates distribution of annual employee benefit statements.
• Stays current on federal, state, and local legislation affecting employee benefits and assures that City plans comply with regulations.
• Administers the City's wellness program.
• Partners with on-site clinic staff and vendors to ensure the integrity of the clinic and wellness program coordination.
• Coordinates day-to-day administration associated with the City's employee assistance program.
• Daily administration of bills, processing, payment and reconciliation.

Requirements

Experience

Skills

Mental Requirements

Physical Requirements

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY (Direct & Indirect)

None

No City residency requirement.

Must successfully pass a background check, drug screen, physical exam and essential functions test.

Normal Work Hours : 8 : 00 a.m.-5 : 00 p.m., Mon.-Fri.

Salary Range - GRADE F : $63,311.87 - $84,384.69

Application Deadline : Open until filled

Benefits : Full-time

All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the United States and proof of eligibility must be provided if selected for hire.

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