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Desoto County Board of Supervisors · 14 hours ago

Benefits Administrator

Hernando, MS

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

Desoto County Board of Supervisors is a small office serving just under 800 employees, focused on relationship and service to others. They are seeking a Benefits Administrator to manage all facets of the benefits plan, ensuring compliance and facilitating employee understanding of benefits offerings.

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Responsibilities

Facilitates enrollment of benefit programs such as life, health, dental, vision, disability, vacation time, sick time, FMLA, employee assistance and retirement

Coordinates annual benefit enrollment and facilitates employee’s understanding of the County’s benefit offerings; makes the appropriate entries in the HRIS system to ensure deductions are accurate and timely

Serves as primary contact for plan vendors and third-party administrators

Coordinates transfer of data to external contacts for services, premiums and plan administration

Evaluate and revise internal processes to reduce costs and increase efficiency

Document and maintain administrative procedures for assigned benefits processes

Ensure compliance with applicable government regulations. Ensure timeliness and accuracy of required reporting and fees

Handle enrollments, COBRA, terminations, changes, beneficiaries, disability, accident and death claims, and retirement

Oversee maintenance of employee benefits files, maintain group benefits database and update employee payroll records

Gather employee data and oversee the processing of monthly billings and the preparation of vouchers for payment of administrative fees for all group plans

Analyze current benefits, evaluating the use, services, coverage, effectiveness, cost, plan experience and competitive trends in benefits programs, and identify the County's stance

Provide customer service support to internal and external customers. Develop communication tools to enhance understanding of the County's benefits package

Assist with benefit orientations, open enrollment and summary plan descriptions

Reports annual Affordable Care Act information to the IRS

Ensures compliance with HR legal requirements

Researches, analyzes data and prepares reports as needed

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Benefits administrationHRIS system managementCompliance knowledgePHR/SPHRSHRM-CPSelf-insured plans experienceMicrosoft Office proficiencyTroubleshootingOral communicationWritten communicationTime managementOrganizational skillsAttention to detailTeam-orientedCritical thinking

Required

Bachelor degree in human resource management or related field OR Associates degree with two years of related benefits or employee benefits administration experience OR experience in lieu of education

Strong working knowledge of general human resource policies, programs, methods, and practices

Strong working knowledge of Federal, State and local laws related to human resources (FLSA, FMLA, ADA, ACA, Section 125, etc.)

Proficient with Microsoft Office suite

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Ability to multitask, track projects and tasks to completion (many of which involve math skills)

Possess strong troubleshooting and critical thinking skills

High level of integrity to deal with sensitive information in a confidential, professional manner

Strong time management and organizational skills

Team-oriented

Attention to detail

Must be bonded as a condition of employment as required by Miss Code 31-7-124