DPS - IOD - Benefits Coordinator Job Austin area,Texas USA,HR/Recruitment

Position: DPS - IOD - Benefits Coordinator- 1731 - 1733

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Benefits Coordinator (B18/1731): Perform routine (journey-level) human resources management work related to Benefits. Assist in conducting Benefits’ insurance functions pertaining to enrollment and enrollment changes and responding to inquiries from agency employees. Assist in administering various Leave policies, including Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Sick Leave Pool, Temporary Disability Leave, Military Leave within DPS. Participate in the annual open enrollment process for Benefits, ensuring all communications and follow up activities are completed within established time frames.

Ensure compliance with federal and state laws, including those related to privacy and access to employees’ health and medical information, as well as DPS policies. Work is performed under moderate supervision, with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Benefits Coordinator (B20/1733): Perform complex (journey-level) human resources management work related to Benefits. Assist in conducting Benefits’ insurance functions pertaining to enrollment and enrollment changes, and responding to inquiries from agency employees. Assist in administering various Leave policies, including Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Sick Leave Pool, Temporary Disability Leave, Military Leave within DPS. Participate in the annual open enrollment process for Benefits, ensuring all communications and follow up activities are completed within established time frames.

Ensure compliance with federal and state laws, including those related to privacy and access to employees’ health and medical information, as well as DPS policies. Work is performed under general supervision, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

The following Military Occupational Specialty codes are generally applicable to this position.

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ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

Assist in the administration of various HR/Benefits programs including but not limited to FMLA, ADA, Return to Work (RTW), Military Leave, and other Leaves of Absence.

Assist in the administration of the employee insurance program which includes enrollment of new employees, processing insurance changes, and financial/payroll adjustments due to leave.

Respond to inquiries from internal/external customers regarding Benefits and Leave.

Determine eligibility for FMLA and ADA, review Physician/Health Care Provider Certifications and/or temporary accommodation requests for completeness and/or additional information needed, approve/deny requests, and ensure timely and accurate communications.

Participate in the annual enrollment process for insurance benefits and all associated transactional duties. Assist with various annual enrollment activities and outreach events.

Maintain appropriate records and adhere to record retention policies.

Monitor compliance with each program, identify issues, resolve problems, and elevate higher level issues to Human Resource Management.

Provide Benefits/Leave compliance education to the agency on policies and procedures and serve as an expert resource for management and employees on federal and state mandates related to all compliance programs. Serve as a resource regarding privacy issues for the agency.

Develop training materials and train personnel on the proper identification and administration of various programs and leave policies. Participate in monthly rotation schedule for conducting the Benefits segment of New Employee Orientation.

Update and maintain information systems, including spreadsheets, and process reports related to various Leaves.

May travel occasionally to accomplish divisional training needs/goals.

Attend work regularly and observe approved work hours in accordance with agency leave and attendance policies.

Perform other duties as assigned.

GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS and REQUIREMENTS Education

Graduation from an accredited four (4) year college or…


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