HR Analyst - Benefits & Leave Administration

Linn County • Jean Oxley Public Service Center, IA

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About The Position

The HR Analyst serves as a subject matter expert in benefits and leave administration, ensuring regulatory compliance, consistent application of internal policies, accurate systems, and support for stakeholders across HR programs. The role provides technical guidance, manages key programs, and supports strategic initiatives in alignment with Linn County’s core values and customer-centered culture.

The position administers County benefit programs and employee leaves, coordinates with vendors and internal stakeholders, maintains HRIS records, and provides information, training, and support to employees, retirees, and third parties.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business/public administration, or a related field.
• Five years of professional human resources experience in benefits administration.

Responsibilities

• Administer County benefit programs, open enrollment, COBRA, deferred compensation, and qualifying life events.
• Ensure benefits and leave compliance with federal and state regulations, including ACA, FMLA, ADA, COBRA, 1094/1095-C, and GASB.
• Administer and manage the FMLA process and/or medical-based leaves for employees.
• Coordinate disability benefits with a third-party vendor in conjunction with medical leaves.
• Coordinate and lead the ADA interactive process in collaboration with legal counsel and department representatives.
• Serve as the County liaison to benefit vendors, deferred compensation providers, and internal stakeholders.
• Create benefit-related materials, including guides, summaries, orientation presentations, and communication campaigns.
• Facilitate and present the benefits portion of new-hire orientation and conduct training for employees and supervisors on benefits, leave, and accommodations.
• Assist with planning and implementing the annual Health & Safety Fair, including vendor coordination, event logistics, and promotional activities.
• Maintain accurate records in HRIS (e.g., Dayforce), perform manual adjustments and audits, verify dependents, and manage documentation for benefit transactions.
• Respond to benefit-related inquiries from employees, retirees, and third parties.
• Prepare budget-impact data and reports as needed.

Benefits

• Competitive wages with annual pay increases and annual cost-of-living increases, depending on budget.
• Access to medical, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability, and supplemental life insurance.
• Iowa Public Employees’ Retirement System (IPERS) pension plan.
• Wellness program offering eligible employees credit on insurance premiums.
• Free on-site fitness centers.
• 100% County-paid basic life insurance.
• 12 paid holidays per year.
• Training and professional development opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level