Human Resources Technician

City of New Bern•New Bern, NC

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs intermediate paraprofessional work administering and maintaining benefit programs, overseeing the human resources information system (HRIS); coordinating the wellness program; and does related work as required. Work is performed under the regular supervision of the Director of Human Resources.

Requirements

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited community college with major course work in human resources management or related field
Considerable experience utilizing a human resources maintenance system (HRIS)
Considerable experience in benefits administration
Proficiency in Microsoft Office is required
Ability to perform and organize work independently
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other departmental officials, supervisors, associates and the general public
Possession of an appropriate driver's license valid in the State of North Carolina

Nice To Haves

General knowledge of the philosophies, principles and practices of public personnel administration
General knowledge of the organization and administration of municipal government

Responsibilities

Oversees the preparation and maintenance of human resources information system (HRIS) and benefits entries and changes; enters and updates employee data in HR information system (HRIS).
Oversees health insurance and supplemental insurance programs.
Oversees benefit enrollments and processes benefit changes.
Administers retirement programs; enrolls new employees, explains retirement requirements, and processes retirement applications.
Handles benefit related inquiries and disseminates benefit related information.
Keeps abreast of benefit trends and regulations that may impact the City or improve benefits that are offered.
Administers monthly upload of 1095c ACA data to benefit carrier for IRS feed.
Conducts and responds to benefit related surveys.
Coordinates and conducts comprehensive orientation sessions for new employees.
Administers FMLA, ADA, Shared Leave and other City leave policies; meets with employees and responds to inquiries.
Coordinates and oversees the City’s Wellness Program; Serves as Chairperson of the City’s wellness committee; works with the committee to plan, coordinate and organize wellness activities.
Assists in the coordination of recruitment processes; Assists with the coordination of recruitment advertisements for position vacancies.
Assists with conducting or acquiring background checks and employee eligibility verifications.
Performs routine and complex tasks required to administer and execute human resources programs.
Responsible for the maintenance of organizational charts.
Assists in the development of policies and procedures.
Plans and organizes annual employee benefits fair, as well as other wellness related events.
Serves as first level technical support for Employee Self Service website.
Reconciles insurance bills and submits invoices for payment.
Conducts exit interviews, explains benefit options, processes required paperwork.
Performs related tasks as required.