Benefits Administrator
Job in
Lansing, Ingham County, Michigan, 48900, USA
Listing for:
Ingham County
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-01-19
Job specializations:
-
HR/Recruitment
Employee Relations, Talent Manager, Regulatory Compliance Specialist, Recruiter
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 60000 USD Yearly
USD
60000.00
YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Under the supervision of the Human Resources Director, this position is responsible for benefit administration and development. Maintains employee insurance benefit records and HRIS benefit systems, monitors and tracks claims, accesses confidential Human Resources and Labor Relations material, conducts new employee orientations and the open enrollment process, and explains insurance plans and benefits to employees and retirees. Responds to inquiries related to insurance coverage of employees and retirees and assists them in the processing of claims.
Interacts with Financial Services and the Treasurer’s Office personnel regarding invoices and other payable issues. Works on behalf of employees and retirees to ensure timely and appropriate benefits delivery consistent with provisions of the plan document.
Processes changes to employee benefit records and ensures that accurate records are kept, including in the County’s payroll system and with insurance providers.Provides information in response to questions of employees and retirees regarding insurance coverage, billing, claims, and reimbursements. Acts on behalf of employees and retirees as a liaison with vendors upon request.Researches and stays current with insurance and employee benefit trends and provides information to the Health Care Coalition and the Human Resources Director.Maintains the payroll database for health insurance waiver payments and maintains all adjustments to employees’ fringe benefit deductions. Works with retirees and employees on unpaid leave of absence regarding payment of insurance premiums.Conducts orientation sessions with all new employees to explain and enroll them in County benefit programs.Writes and reviews RFPs as related to health, life, other benefits, dental, vision, and other benefits and employee assistance programs as provided by the County.Administers the wrap‑around plan for retiree health insurance.Monitors invoices on a weekly basis.Maintains benefit databases and provides reports as needed, such as regarding 1095‑C information for Financial Services for processing.Establishes and maintains relationships with health, life, dental, vision and other benefit vendors.Calculates benefit contributions on an annual basis in accordance with direction from the Human Resources Director for employees and retirees on an annual basis for reporting on employee payroll remittances.Creates and disseminates various reports for vendors related to employee accounts.Processes correspondence to employees severing employment with the County and maintains such records. Explains health insurance continuation under COBRA to County employees and maintains the COBRA database.Administers the annual employee and retiree open enrollment process. Designs the enrollment information, conducts enrollment information meetings, maintains electronic enrollment system‑related documents and transmits such to the County’s payroll system and vendors.Facilitates the joint/labor management Health Care Coalition Committee.Processes all life insurance claims on behalf of beneficiaries with the County’s life insurance carrier.Provides information and assistance to employees filing claims with the County’s disability insurance carrier upon request.Maintains the integrity and confidentiality of human resource related information, files and records.Meets deadlines in a timely manner, changing focus on projects as needed and multitasks.Other Functions
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Must adhere to departmental standards in regard to confidentiality, HIPAA and other privacy issues.
Education
A minimum of an Associate’s Degree in Business Administration, Human Resources or a related field with a minimum of 2 years of experience or a minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent education with a minimum of 5 years of experience.
Experience
Administering employee benefits, preferably in a public sector and unionized environment. Experience with health, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement plans and leave programs is required. Experience with benefit enrollment systems and HRIS platforms. Experience working with insurance carriers, brokers and…
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