Benefits Coordinator

City of Orlando • Orlando, FL

1d • $23 - $29

About The Position

The Benefits Coordinator supports and assists the Employee Benefits section. Work involves administration of benefits programs, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending account (FSA), and other ancillary benefits. Responsible for processing new hire benefits, mid-year life status changes, disability and death claims, COBRA notices, vendor payment, retiree billing, and public records requests; creating arrears invoices; conducting new hire orientation; ordering supplies; and filing and maintaining benefit folders and documents. Supports annual open enrollment needs. Responds to all employee and retiree inquiries in a timely manner and serves as a liaison between members and insurance carriers. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Employee Benefits Manger and is reviewed for achievement of goals and expectations through discussions, work reviewed, and results obtained .

Requirements

• Associate's Degree with coursework in Human Resources Management, Business, Public Administration, or related field and a minimum of two (2) years human resources experience, preferably in benefits administration; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Proficiency in the use of computers and Microsoft business applications, particularly Excel and Word desired.
• Working knowledge of federal and state regulations relevant to the development and administration of benefits programs (including Section 125, ACA, COBRA, and FMLA) desired.
• To be eligible to proceed forward in the application process, applicants must meet the minimum qualifications listed in the position description.
• Please ensure your application provides details of all relevant experience related to the position.
• Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with HRIS (Human Resources Information Systems) desired.
• Experience with Workday preferred.

Responsibilities

• administration of benefits programs, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending account (FSA), and other ancillary benefits
• processing new hire benefits, mid-year life status changes, disability and death claims, COBRA notices, vendor payment, retiree billing, and public records requests
• creating arrears invoices
• conducting new hire orientation
• ordering supplies
• filing and maintaining benefit folders and documents
• supporting annual open enrollment needs
• responding to all employee and retiree inquiries in a timely manner
• serving as a liaison between members and insurance carriers

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree