Job Description
Responsible for managing the College’s employee benefits and wellness plans. Researches, analyzes and interprets data in order to recommend enhancements to plans and policies. Develops bid proposals in order to maintain the College’s competitive benefits position. This position interacts with all levels of the College and serves as the subject-matter expert in employee health and welfare benefits. Responsible for training and communication of benefits programs to employees throughout the year, at orientation, and open enrollment.
Minimum Base Pay: $66,503.00. All salary calculations start at the minimum salary and will be based on candidate’s education and experience.
Duties and Responsibilities:
(This list is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary)
- Administers various benefit programs including life, health, dental, and disability insurances, pension plans, leave of absence, and workers compensation. Provides information to college personnel regarding insurance coverage and assists in the resolution of claims.
- Functions as main point of contact for leave of absence; provides education to employees and supervisors on the leave process and guidance on next steps. Supports all workers’ compensation claims and leaves administration. Effectively manages all cases and claims to include general administration, comprehensive case management and program compliance with the Family and Medical Leave Act and all related employment laws.
- Creates and modifies general to advanced level of reports for work needs and related to the benefits area. Compiles reports for 1095 reporting, GASB reporting, total rewards reporting, etc. Collects, analyzes, and provides summary reporting necessary to assist in monitoring and measuring HR activities and key initiatives.
- Manages vendor relationships and may partner with consultants to identify program or process modifications, and to resolve issues that may arise with the benefit plan or its members.
- Develops, implements, and evaluates the employee wellness program to ensure strategic objectives are met regarding healthy lifestyle improvement, employee engagement, and effective utilization of college offerings.
- Assists in the development, recommendation and implementation of approved new or modified total reward programs, policies, procedures and systems enhancements and administers existing plans. Develops and facilitates presentations regarding human resource policies, procedures, and guidelines.
- Guides, leads, reviews, verifies, observes, and manages the work of people reporting directly and indirectly to you. Monitors and evaluates the performance of your employees. Develops and trains staff.
- Interprets and applies federal and state guidelines, regulations, and laws appropriately and in a manner that is consistent with College policies and procedures (COBRA, HIPPA, FMLA, ADA, ACA, ERISA, and Worker’s Compensation).
- Attends workshops, seminars or conferences to sharpen job related skills. Maintains on-going knowledge of policies, procedures, laws and ordinances, benefits, and union agreements.
- Develops, implements and monitors standards for the privacy requirements of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), and adherence to health information in compliance with featured and State laws and the college’s privacy practices. Full access to protected health information (PHI).
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Required Minimum Qualifications:
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree
- Four years of related experience
- Supervisory experience
Knowledge of:
- Microsoft Office Professional or similar application
- Health, vision, dental, life, disability, leave and COBRA laws and regulations
- A variety of insurance and retiree benefit programs, contract compliance, claims processing and resolution
- Employee benefits policies, procedures and regulations
Skilled in:
- Taking ownership of areas of responsibility with an aptitude to anticipate and pro-actively execute tasks while identifying areas of enhancement, efficiencies and solutions as needed
- Thinking strategically, effectively analyzing data, and implementing data-informed decisions
- Managing and resolving conflict in a positive manner
- Fact finding, analysis, and problem solving
- Motivating subordinates to exert the effort necessary to attain organizational and departmental goals
- Attention to detail while maintaining effective time and task management
Ability to:
- Maintain high level of responsibility regarding confidential information
- Provide detailed benefits information to employees and family
- Interact in a positive manner with diverse populations and varying education levels of students, faculty, staff, and the public
- Organize and prioritize multiple, competing priorities to maximize personal and team effectiveness
- Express and present complex concepts and information in a manner easily understood by others
- Effectively communicate verbally and in writing on a regular basis with internal and external customers, build relationships, manage customer expectations and take responsibility for a high level of service
- Accurately manage a budget
- Make lively and effective presentations
Licenses, Registration, Certifications, or Special Requirements:
- Regular physical attendance required
- Valid Florida driver’s license
Preferred Qualifications:
Education and Experience:
- Master’s degree
- Experience overseeing benefit vendors and plans
- Prior work experience in Workday
- Prior work experience in wellness initiatives
- Experience in Higher Education
- Florida Retirement System experience
Licenses, Registration, Certifications, or Special Requirements:
- PHR, SPHR, CEBS, CCP, CBP, HIA certification
Work Environment and Physical Demand:
- Lift, carry, push, pull, install or remove objects weighing 20 to 49 pounds
- Reach and grasp objects
- Stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, or crawl
- Stand for extended periods of time
- Use of video display terminal
- Use of manual dexterity and fine motor skills
- Communicate information orally and in writing
- Receive and understand information through oral and written communication
- Proofread and check documents for accuracy
- Operate motor vehicle
This job description is intended to be generic in nature and describe the essential functions of the job. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The essential duties, functions and responsibilities, and overtime eligibility may vary based on the specific tasks assigned to the position.
Employment Information
Please review the following information in order to apply for a position at Palm Beach State College:
- Carefully review the minimum qualifications advertised for the available position as only applicants meeting the minimum requirements will be considered.
- Background Check/ Drug Screen may be required based on the specific requirements of the position for which the application is being submitted. Employment is contingent upon the passing of a drug test and upon completion of a criminal background investigation.
- An important goal of the Office of Human Resources is to respond to all applicants once a selection is made. Please take notice of the position closing date advertised. Whenever positions are filled, the Office of Human Resources responds to all applicants who have submitted applications.
Application DeadlineThis position is open until filled
