Benefits Specialist

About the role

Under guidance from the Benefits Manager and Benefits/LOA/ADA Administrator, perform a variety of professional and technical work involved in the administration of the Adams County benefit programs, early retiree/Medicare programs, leave of absence and accommodations (ADAAA and religious). A successful team member will be able to take initiative, communicate effectively, manage ambiguity and complexity, and make effective decisions, while building trust with Adams County employees and managers.

Responsibilities

• Complete day-to-day administration of all benefit programs to ensure compliance with regulations and plan provisions (including, but not limited to - assisting employees, vendor communication, invoice reconciliation, drafting of communication materials, plan document review, etc.).
• Act as main point of contact for employee questions, problem resolution, file feed monitoring, data entry.
• Assist the Benefits Manager and Benefits-LOA-ADA Administrator with open enrollment and project implementations.
• Complete administration and case management of leave of absence (FMLA, all applicable state/local leaves, Adams County policies) and accommodations (ADAAA and religious). This includes but is not limited to – being the subject matter expert and providing information and consulting to managers and employees, using judgement and knowledge to properly manage each case based on the unique circumstances of that case, timecard entry, benefit plan management.