Benefits Administrator

County of Blair•Hollidaysburg, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Our benefits administrator is the internal liaison among the employee, provider, and insurance carrier to resolve benefits-related issues, ensure positive employee relations, and work towards effective utilization of programs. He or she will ensure accuracy, compliance, comprehension, problem resolution, and timely updates to benefits for all eligible or inactive employees. He or she will reconcile billing for group benefit plans, resolves discrepancies, prepares correspondence and reports, and works closely with payroll, fiscal, and benefits broker. Additional responsibilities include keeping up to date on regulations related to benefits, execution of annual open enrollment process, consistent pursuit of professional development, ensuring benefit plan filings as required by law, and serving as back-up to the human resources generalist.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Three years of experience related to benefits administration, human resources, finance, or similar office work.
A maximum of two years of experience may be substituted with equivalent education or certifications.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in a benefits role with an Applicable Large Employer (ALE).

Responsibilities

Serve as the internal liaison among the employee, provider, and insurance carrier to resolve benefits-related issues.
Ensure positive employee relations.
Work towards effective utilization of programs.
Ensure accuracy, compliance, comprehension, and problem resolution for benefits.
Provide timely updates to benefits for all eligible or inactive employees.
Reconcile billing for group benefit plans.
Resolve discrepancies in billing.
Prepare correspondence and reports related to benefits.
Work closely with payroll, fiscal, and benefits broker.
Keep up to date on regulations related to benefits.
Execute the annual open enrollment process.
Ensure benefit plan filings as required by law.
Serve as back-up to the human resources generalist.