Employer: Sedgwick County
Department: Human Resources
Job Title: HUMAN RESOURCES - Benefits Manager
Salary: $52499.000 Annually


Job Description:

 

Job Objectives:

Responsible for the planning, assigning and coordinating a program to improve the benefits available to employees in a cost effective manner, by using the County Management Model, working with stakeholders and building benefits into a Total Compensation model.

 

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.  Master's degree desirable.

 

Five years progressively responsible experience in employee benefits management with specific experience in risk analysis and administration of group benefits or any equivalent combination of training and experience, which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.  Professional accreditation desired.

 

 

Essential Job Functions:

Plans, directs and participates in the implementation and administration of County-wide flexible benefit plans (e.g., medical, dental, flexible spending and life plans).

 

Staff support and leadership for Sedgwick County Healthy Benefits Team and HR s focal point for Employee Self-Service (ESS) links to the organization. Lead collaboration with Healthy Benefits in County wellness initiative.

 

Develops, implements, and coordinates policies and programs covering employee benefits.

 

Responsible for all aspects of benefits administration including eligibility, enrollment, coverage changes, coverage termination and premiums. 

 

Develops new and innovative ways to provide employee benefits within the constraints of the County Budget., including program designs and RFPs/competition for services.

 

Works with Communications to ensure applicable information is disbursed throughout employee population.

 

Oversee the Records Supervisor and staff.

 

Performs other related work as required.

 

Job Standards:

Knowledge of insurance and contracts and the laws, rules, and regulations affecting insurance liabilities and contracts.

 

Knowledge of benefits administration and Best Practices for benefits administration in the public sector, including knowledge regarding self-funded plans.

 

Knowledge of the principles and methods of research.

 

Knowledge about retirement plans, COBRA, and wellness programs.

 

Knowledge of policies and procedures governing County practices.

 

Skill in the use of a personal computer and related software.

 

Ability to prepare and analyze complex statistical reports.

 

Ability to bid, analyze and negotiate contracts.

 

Ability to conceptualize and develop new ideas and gain the cooperation and support of others toward their successful implementation.

 

Ability to recognize problem areas, judge loss exposure, and recommend workable solutions.

 

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with County officials, employees, and the public.

 

Ability to concurrently handle multiple details accurately and efficiently.

Ability to work independently and be a self-starter with regards to benefit program evaluation, improvement, and decision-making.

 

Work Environment:

Office

Usual working days/hours:  M-F, 8-5 Location of work:  Historic Courthouse, 510 N Main

 

Must pass KBI background check and pre-employment urine drug screen.

 

Valid Kansas Driver’s License Required.  Must meet Driver Qualification standards as set forth in Sedgwick County’s Fleet Vehicle Operation and Usage policy.  

 

This position may be filled or closed to further application without notice.

 

Sedgwick County is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

 

It is the policy of Sedgwick County not to discriminate in its programs or services provided to the general public, including employment and all other activities, on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, age, disability, veteran status or any other similarly protected status.  Sedgwick County is committed to making the application, interview, and pre-employment testing process accessible to persons with disabilities.  If you wish to volunteer information regarding any special assistance you may need, please notify Roberta Berry, Sedgwick County Acting ADA Coordinator by phone (316) 660-7054, TDD (Kansas Relay at 711 or 800-766-3777), or email at [email protected].   Do not send resumes or application status request or employment questions to this email or phone number.  This information is provided only for those requiring ADA assistance.  Applications must be submitted on www.hrepartners.com.  You will be contacted should the department feel that you are a qualified candidate.

Sedgwick County will prohibit the hiring of spouses and/or immediate family members within the same department, but not within the County structure.

 

Immediate family and family of the employee’s spouse shall be considered husband, wife, son, step-son, son-in-law, daughter, step-daughter, daughter-in law, brother, step-brother, brother-in law, sister, step-sister, sister-in-law, mother, step-mother, mother-in law, father, step-father, father-in-law, grandchildren, grandparents and grandparents-in-law.

 

 

 

 

 

Vacancy Number: 20007453022814

Open Date: 6/27/2014 12:00:00 AM
Close Date: 12/30/9999 11:59:00 PM