Human Resource Generalist I

About the role

This position performs generalized administrative work in Human Resources supporting law enforcement and detention employees. The primary focus of this role is administering and managing comprehensive benefit programs including, group health, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, legal plan, voluntary benefits, 457(b) deferred compensation plans, Florida Retirement System (FRS) and other employee-focused resources.

Responsibilities

• Administers and oversees all employee benefits programs, including health insurance, retirement plans, cafeteria plans, and disability insurance.
• Participates in new employee orientation sessions to educate employees about the company's benefits programs and enrollment procedures.
• Affords support to new and existing employees with various HR related topics such as compensation, employee benefits, onboarding, offboarding, employee development and recognition, labor relations, recruitment and data entry using the Banner system.
• Serves as the main point of contact for employees regarding benefits-related inquiries and issues.
• Cookes with benefits vendors, brokers, and insurance carriers to resolve any claims or eligibility issues.
• Maintains accurate employee benefits records and ensures compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations.
• Handles enrollments, COBRA, terminations, changes in beneficiaries, disability, accident and death claims, rollovers, QRDOs, QMCSOs, distributions, loans and hardships, and compliance testing.
• Oversees maintenance of employee benefits files, maintains group benefits database and updates employee payroll records.
• Implements new benefits programs.
• Reviews and analyzes reports provided by vendors.
• Verifies the calculation of the monthly statements for group insurance policies and maintains statistical data relative to premiums, claims, and costs.
• Reconciles all monthly benefit billing statements.
• Audits the accuracy of employee benefits data.
• Cooks with data transfer to external contacts for services, premiums, and plan administration.
• Ensures compliance with applicable government regulations.
• Position description review, edit and creation of new job classifications.
• Completes and verifies employee benefit and deduction changes in coordination with County.
• Establishes and maintains digital files for employees and their human resource related documentation and records.
• Issues, updates and/or distributes ID cards and/or access fobs.
• Enters and/or updates personnel database system as required.
• Arranges, schedules and/or conducts interviews, meetings, employee recognition events and employee development programs.
• Affords assistance to employees with the Tuition Reimbursement Program.
• Completes and/or coordinates survey responses.
• Completes verification of employment and public records requests.
• Prepares and/or updates evaluation software NEOGOV database with employee changes.

Requirements

• Knowledge of Human Resources Management and Employee Benefits Administration.
• Knowledge of insurance principles and practices.
• Knowledge of all pertinent federal and state regulations, filing and compliance requirements, both adopted and pending, affecting employee benefits programs.
• Ability to work closely with others as a team.
• Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing.
• Ability to prepare and present clear, accurate, concise, and objective written and oral reports.
• Ability to meet requirements and maintain required licensures and certifications as well as agency required in-service training.
• Ability to adhere to the standards and principles of the agency's core values and professionally represent the agency.
• Ability to report to work timely, consistently and as scheduled.
• Ability to perform all functions of the job classification without posing a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; and Three (3) years of experience in human resources or a closely related field, such as payroll administration, labor relations, benefits administration, recruiting, employee relations, or related fiscal operations;
• Or Associate’s degree; and Two (2) years of experience in human resources or a closely related field, as described above;
• Or An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the position.

SkillsComputer literacy.

Interpersonal communications.

Confidentiality.

Compassion.

Time management.

Customer service focus.

Vocal and written communication skills.

Organizational skills.

Decision-making.

Benefits

• Health insurance with an employer contribution between 77.5% - 87.5%.
• Life insurance equal to 1 X annual salary paid 100% by LCSO.
• Retirement via the Florida Retirement System with a choice of pension or investment plan.
• Paid vacation, sick and personal leaves.
• Tuition Assistance Program for advanced degrees.
• Educational incentive for advanced degrees (only sworn positions).
• Other ancillary benefits including but not limited to deferred compensation, dental/vision insurance, cafeteria savings plan, short/long term disability and identity theft protection.

Pay

Salary anticipated to be at base pay. If not acceptable to you, what minimum annual salary would be acceptable?

Schedule

Full-time