DESCRIPTION OF MAJOR JOB DUTIES

The Benefits Administrator in the Division of Benefits and Disability Administration is responsible for enrollment and claims data accuracy and HRIS analysis. The Benefits Administrator coordinates resources to ensure all Benefit related data is delivered to Payroll and all interested parties in a timely manner, responsible for monitoring financial and insurance records to ensure accurate billing, and researching legislation and legal decisions as it relates to benefits offerings. This role works in conjunction with Personnel/HR to deliver and present Benefit information to new hire employees. The Benefits Administrator may also partner with the Director of Benefits and Disability, Risk Management and Administration and the Employee Benefits and Vendor Manager to analyze financial, administrative and future impact of projects and various initiatives as they relate to the Division of Benefits and Disability Administrators, oversee retiree stipend process, assist the Employee Benefits and Vendor Administration Manager with reviewing, developing, procuring the renewal, and administration of contracts with vendors and suppliers, and other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• A Bachelor's Degree from a recognized college or university with a major in Finance, Business Administration or a related degree; AND
• At least five (5) years of Benefits Administration experience performing the following duties: working with commercial health insurance and ancillary lines of business, structuring RFPs or RFQs or similar bid requests for government entities, handling ACA filing and IRS regulations and requirements, and interpreting data to assist with budget and financial reporting process; AND 
• At least one (1) year of government experience

Wayne County is an Equal Opportunity Employer