Benefits Director jobs in Gary, IN

City of East Chicago

Human Resources

Opening Date: March 26, 2024

Closing Date to Apply: Open Until Filled

Position Status: Regular Part-Time

Department: Human Resources

Reports to: Director/Manager

Pay Range: In accordance to the City of East Chicago’s Salary Ordinance passed by the Common Council

POSITION SUMMARY

The Benefits Administrator is responsible for administering employee benefit programs, such as health and retirement plans, and ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations. This position requires an individual with excellent organizational and communication skills and thorough knowledge of benefit plans and regulations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The below statements are intended to describe the general nature and scope of work being performed by the position. This is not a complete listing of all responsibilities, duties, and/or skills required. Other duties may be assigned.

Manage the day-to-day administration of employee benefit plans, including health, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement plans.

Manage the family medical leaves and worker’s compensation cases.

Oversee open enrollment and ensure timely and accurate enrollment of employees.

Analyze and respond to employee inquiries regarding benefits.

Maintain and update benefit records.

Analyze benefit programs for cost-effectiveness, competitive positioning, and compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

Ensure accurate tracking and reporting of benefits data.

Assist with the development and implementation of benefit communication strategies, benefit programs, and policies.

Participate in the annual renewal process.

Provide HR administrative support to the HR team.

Maintain all filing for all HR Benefit-related documents.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

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To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Knowledge of:

general office procedures and practices.

business language, spelling, grammar, and arithmetic.

modern office equipment and programs.

operating computer equipment and general office machines.

Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Family Medical Leave, Worker’s Compensation, COBRA, HIPPA, and ERISA and applicable state and federal laws.

Ability to:

maintain confidential information.

maintain clerical records and prepare reports from such records.

deal with the high volume of work and people.

plan, initiate, and complete work assignments with minimum direction.

communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing.

fluently read, speak, write, and comprehend the English language.

establish and maintain effective and courteous relationships with other employees, residents, the general public, and other business contacts.

Multitask. Learn the Munis dashboard.

handle sensitive information while maintaining a high degree of confidentiality.

drive to all city departments.

clear a criminal background check, driver’s license check, and drug test.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor’s degree in business, human resources, or related field.

One (1) year of clerical and/or administrative support, and administering employee benefit plans.

REQUIRED LICENSES OR CERTIFICATIONS

Must possess a valid driver’s license.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT

The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this job.

Environment - Work is performed in a busy office setting working with the general public.

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Physical – Primary functions require sufficient ability and mobility to work in a fast-paced office setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight; to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard; and to verbally communicate to exchange information; drive. Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Vocal – Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken words and conveying detailed or important instructions to others accurately, loudly, or quickly.

Vision – See in normal visual range with or without correction.

Hearing: Hear in normal audio range with or without correction.

HOW TO APPLY

Submit a cover letter, and resume to the Department of Human Resources.

Mail, fax, or email a cover letter and resume to the Department of Human Resources.

Ms. Loretta Vaughn

Secretary

City of East Chicago

4525 Indianapolis Blvd.

East Chicago, Indiana 46312

Fax: (219) 397-5755

ecapply@eastchicago.com

Note: If you email your cover letter and resume to ecapply@eastchicago.com please type on the subject line your name and Applying for Administrative Intern – Human Resources. For example Joe Smith – Applying for Benefits Administrator – Human Resources.

There is currently one (1) opening for this position.

The City of East Chicago does not discriminate in its employment decisions based on race, color, religion, gender, age, genetic information, disability, national origin, ancestry, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person