Employee Benefits Counselor Job at Hinds County Board of Supervisors

Hinds County Board of Supervisors Jackson, MS 39201

$30,138 a year

Summary

This is a professional position responsible for providing information to employees concerning employee benefits, administering the Cafeteria Plan, and maintaining continuous data on all employee benefits. The work is done for the purposes of coordinating all aspects of employee benefits and benefit information; resolving insurance benefit, retirement, reporting and reconciliation problems; providing information to new and current employees, providers and/or administrators; researching providers for administrative review; ensuring employee proof of coverage and accurate billing. Supervision is received from the Personnel Director.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

The following are examples of work performed for positions in this job class and are not intended to reflect the essential functions of any one position. The essential functions of each individual position are determined and maintained by each individual department.

Conducts employee orientation and exit interview.

Administers employee benefit programs in compliance with policies (e.g. enrolling new employees, explaining benefit options, mediating benefit eligibility and payment issues, open enrollment, etc.)

Conducts dependent audits for the purpose of providing and up-to-date audit trail.

Reconciles enrollment forms and billings to employee records (e.g. COBRA, disability, retirement, health, FMLA, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring accurate eligibility and payment information.

Research discrepancies between employee, payroll, benefit providers/s ensuring accuracy of records and maximizing eligible payments.

Resolves conflicts with benefit providers for the purpose of verifying eligibility and conveying information.

Prepare all COBRA notices to inactive and terminated employees participating in the medical plan so coordination of health coverage can be elected if desired.

Maintain accurate COBRA files; notify participants with delinquent balances.

Coordinate and organize pertinent data into useable form; prepare memorandums, reports, and other communications as needed.

Proficient in computer skills that could include but is not limited to Word, excel PowerPoint to complete assigned tasks.

Performs other duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work environment.

Minimum Qualifications

A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited four-year college or university and three (3) years of directly related experience

or

A high school diploma and any combination of related education and six (6) years of experience in work related to the described duties.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $30,138.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance

Contract type:

  • Contract

Weekly day range:

  • Monday to Friday

Work setting:

  • In-person

Work Location: One location

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+91 601.968.6581




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