232 - Benefits Business Partner

City of Brownsville•Brownsville, TX

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Benefits Business Partner plays an important role to ensure that workplaces follow federal and state guidelines for job safety, disability law and claims management that could affect the rights of employees or employers. The Benefits Business Partner is responsible to maintain employee Workers Compensation program and assist in the administration of the Health Insurance benefit program. Responsible for claims monitoring and administration, report generation, and communication with employees. Records and serves as a liaison to insurance agents/companies’ managers, insurance carriers, medical staff/providers, and lawyers on behalf of city employees.

Requirements

Associate degree in Business or General Studies.
A minimum of three (3) years of progressively responsible experience resolving complex employee issues.
Working knowledge of multiple human resource disciplines, including compensation practices, employee and union relations, diversity, and federal and state respective employment laws.
Valid Texas Driver’s License.
Obtain HIPPA certification within one month of employment.
Able to communicate fluently in English & Spanish for daily employee interaction.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Business Administration, Management, or related HR field, preferred.

Responsibilities

Responsible for entering work injury related data for all active employees and facilitating Workers Compensation claims.
Provides technical guidance and training to administrative personnel, supervisors, managers, and City Departments regarding Workers Compensation processes.
Assists employees by corresponding with insurance adjusters to facilitate work related claims.
Performs a variety of specialized and analytical duties involved in Workers Compensation claims and processing; assures compliance with applicable laws, codes, rules, and regulations; maintains current knowledge of current legislation regarding Workers Compensation issues.
Serves as a technical resource to employees concerning Workers Compensation; responds to calls from employees, third party administrator, physicians, medical facilities, and others.
Monitors and records appropriate leave usage related to Workers Compensation benefits; notifies payroll and other appropriate personnel regarding adjustments.
Serves as a liaison between return-to-work program, injured employees, and administrators in relation to returning injured employees back to work due to work related injuries.
Assists with preparing information for ADSO and safety meetings.
Responsible for Health Insurance Benefits administration enrollment and deduction processes of the department.
Assists employees by corresponding with insurance agents to facilitate health-related claims.
Enters supplemental policy deductions submitted during open enrollment each year and assist employees with deduction updates on a bi-weekly basis.
Able to communicate fluently in English & Spanish for daily employee interaction.

Benefits

Robust retirement plan through the Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) City to Employee Matching Ratio 2:1, with eligibility for retirement after 5 years of service at age 60 or 20 years of service at any age.
Medical, dental, and life insurance plans for employees and their families.
Vision coverage for employees enrolled in health insurance through MetLife.
Access to Frontier Clinic at no cost when covered by the City's health plan.
Pet insurance is available as a voluntary benefit.
Deferred compensation plans through Equitable.
Supplemental insurance options from AFLAC and Colonial Life.
10 sick days and 15 vacation days annually.
Parental leave concurrent with FMLA for eligible employees.
Longevity pay.
100% tuition assistance up to $5,000 annually.
14 holidays per year, plus two floating holidays.
Flexible scheduling options.