Job Title: Benefits Reconciliation Specialist
Pay Rate: United States of America (Hourly) Time Type: Full time
Summary: Annualized Salary: $68,292 or $32.83 hourly Under general direction and independently motivated, the role operates with a sense of urgency, contributing to performance by providing tactical and highly skilled expertise in employee and retiree benefit reconciliation. Performs Human Resources related duties at the expert level while supporting more than one functional group.
Duties and Responsibilities:
• Serves as subject matter expert in the reconciliation of employee and retiree benefit elections • Coordinates and collaborates the payment reconciliation for employee and retiree benefit programs, leveraging internal and external constituents to achieve payments on time and with good results • Applies excellent communication with various internal and external offices/departments to resolve benefit programs and accounting associated to benefit programs • Manages clear and concise documentation of employee and retiree benefit programs throughout the life cycle of each program • Resolves and documents benefit program exceptions, including leave of absence payments and service/program/termination payment disputes • Ensures accurate and timely processing of semi-monthly payroll benefit programs including Health Savings Account match and benefit program deductions • Ensures compliance with Federal, State and Local regulations as they apply to employee/retiree benefit programs • Prepares, reviews and edits complex reports and presentations on employee/retiree benefit programs • Serves as backup for Human Resources staff including benefits team • Compiles and reviews complex financial reports and data for benefit programs and budget purposes • Performs other related duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelors Degree and 3 years experience in employee/retiree benefit reconciliation; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Skill in researching, understanding, interpreting and applying statutes and financial reporting requirements; skill in performing basic mathematical calculations; skill in operating a personal computer and 10-key adding machine; skill in using word processing and spreadsheet software
Ability to write concise and complete reports through use of written narratives and flowcharts; ability to formulate issues and write reasoned recommendations; ability to supervise employees; ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with subordinates, co-workers, other County employees, and Elected/Appointed Officials; ability to travel to perform engagements
Must provide writing samples and resume with employment application Must have available transportation during entire workday Required to travel to remote sites within Bexar County Must have valid drivers license, motor vehicle liability insurance and personal injury insurance May be required to work more than 40 hours during the workweek
Working With Bexar County
Bexar County offers employees a competitive salary, retirement, and benefits. Many employee benefits are available to an employee's spouse/plus one qualifying adult and dependent child(ren). Employee benefits are strategically designed to support an employee and family, work/life balance.
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Bexar County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to Workplace Diversity.
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Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.