Benefit Coordinator

Administer and maintain the benefits programs including employee leave management

• Certifies, tracks and determines eligibility leave request and accommodations related to leave programs, including Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Americans with Disability Act Adjustment Act (ADAAA)  Military,  Workers’ Compensation, Catastrophic, and State of Texas leave laws
• Ensures employees are paid appropriately while on leave
• Manages benefit premium payments while employees are on approved leave if necessary
• Serves as the first contact for leave of absence, benefit questions, new hire enrollment, qualifying events and retirement
• Conduct and develop training sessions on leave and benefit practices for supervisors and employees
• Functions as a liaison for employees and supervisors regarding protected health information and other sensitive matters
• Process new, current and retiree enrollment and qualifying event changes utilizing the benefit administration systems and vendor sites
• Ensure the integrity of the data within the benefit administration system and vendor sites
• Process payments related to the benefits programs and vendors
• Serves as the project leader for annual enrollment and required tax documents
• Lead member of the County’s wellness program
• Active member of department’s marketing and communications team
• Applies and administers HIPAA and GINA compliance to ensure confidentiality and integrity
• Other duties as assigned

High school diploma or equivalent 2 years relevant experience and the ability to become HIPAA Certified.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of: federal and state regulations concerning employer based benefits programs. Strong interpersonal and problem solving skills and organizational abilities.  Ability to analyze and improve processes. Demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, maintain records, read and understand instructions, analyze and interpret data, spell and use correct grammar, prioritize and schedule work to meet deadlines, communicate effectively orally and in writing, work independently in the absence of specific instructions, establish and maintain effective working relationships with County employees and elected officials. Able to become HIPPA certified
 
PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS: Maintain the ability to occasionally stand, walk, kneel, and bend during the shift, Reach, grip and use fine dexterity, Push and pull objects, Occasionally flex upper trunk forward at the waist and partially at the knees, Occasionally lift and carry up to 20 pounds, Occasionally rotate upper trunk to the left or right while sitting or standing, Place arms above, at or below shoulder height; Use of vision and depth perception, Ability to communicate clearly.

DISCLAIMER: The above description reflects the details considered necessary to describe the standard functions of this position and should not be constructed as a thorough description of all work requirements. The characteristics of the work environment described are representative of those that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Equal Employment Employer: Lubbock County will not discriminate in our employment practices based on an applicant’s race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.

Salary : $45,000 - $52,000