Benefits Representative jobs in Abilene, TX

Taylor County is accepting applications for an Assistant Benefits Coordinatorin the Human Resources Office. Preference will go to those with experience in working with employee benefits, filing workers compensation claims, and those who have HR/Risk Management experience. The Assistant Benefits Coordinator is a responsible position which serves under the general supervision of the Director of Human Resources and Risk Management. This position is the initial contact that county government has with many of our citizens and employees. This employee must be familiar with not only employee benefits, but also injury and accidents and have a general knowledge of the operation of the HR/Risk Management office. This employee provides the Director of Human Resources and Risk Management and the Benefits Coordinator with clerical support. The person in this position will deal with the public in matters of employment availability, and the employee will give assistance in the matter of benefits, injuries, worker’s compensation, FMLA, and retirement.

Essential Job Functions:

• Opens office at 8:00 a.m. Monday through Friday.
• Closes office at 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.
• Assists the Benefits Coordinator with preparation of benefits paperwork.
• Assists the Benefits Coordinator in answering questions from employees on medical and dental insurance, retirement, and other benefits.
• Assists the HR Director/Risk Manager in answering questions from employees on Worker’s Compensation.
• Files Workers Comp claims with third party administrator such as JI, York, Sedgewick, or others assigned, and works directly with injured employees and health care providers to return the employee to work as soon as possible.
• Provides customer service for individuals inquiring about employment with the county and/or for employees inquiring about benefits or claims in person or over the telephone.
• Assists the public with questions and completion of Taylor County Employment Applications and related documents.
• Posts job qualifications for open positions on job boards.
• Makes copies and restocks all forms, reports, and applications.
• Assembles packets for New Employee Orientations.
• Assists with EEO forms and creation of EEO Summary Reports.
• Maintains employee personnel and medical files and is responsible for accuracy of contents.
• Prepares and maintains records and files as instructed for Director of HR/Risk Manager and Benefits Coordinator, according to State Records Management Policy.
• Screens (preliminarily) non-scheduled “drop-ins” by citizens, employees, and parties in claims cases according to office policy.
• Performs other duties within professional competency, as assigned.

Non-Essential Job Functions:

• Answers telephone. Takes messages in the absence of the Benefits
• Coordinator and/or HR Director/Risk Manager.
• Receives, sorts and routes all incoming mail for both Human Resource and Risk
• Management.
• Distributes outgoing mail for Human Resource and Risk Management.
• Assists Benefits Coordinator in the preparation of documents, forms and booklets for New Employee Orientation. Assists Benefits Coordinator in leading new employee orientations.
• Serves as secretary for the Loss Prevention Committee, taking notes during quarterly meetings. Also assists HR Director/Risk Manager with Loss Prevention Committee paperwork
• Assists with fax transmissions.
• Notarizes documents as requested by the public, county offices and county
• Employees, and serves as back-up for the county administration receptionist.
• Orders supplies and repair for office equipment.
• May assist with preparation of monthly Human Resources, Wellness, and Safety Newsletters.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to work with and maintain confidential information.
• Ability to attend work regularly and be on time.
• Must be able to pass pre-employment background check and drug/alcohol screen.
• Clerical and customer service skills.
• Ability to learn how the county interacts with other governmental entities and community agencies, and take action appropriately.
• Skill in operating personal computers, specifically the Microsoft Office Suite which includes Excel software.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other county employees, public officials, and the general public.
• Ability to learn benefits and claims processing.
• Ability to learn the effects of claims and liability on the county, as well as loss prevention procedures.
• Attention to detail in written communication, including grammar, spelling, and numbers.

Working Conditions: Work is indoors in an office environment. Standard ventilation and lighting conditions. Work often requires moving from one County Building to another several times a day. Work may occasionally require out-of-town and/or overnight travel.

Physical Demands: Bending, squatting, kneeling, twisting upper body and lifting. Frequent sitting, standing, walking, communicating and keyboarding

Minimum Education: High School Diploma or GED. College Degree preferred, but not required.

Minimum Years of Experience/Training: 2 years of relevant experience; can be supplemented with clerical training or relevant additional schooling. Secretarial and office experience with increasing responsibilities. Skills to include various computer software programs and telephone/receptionist work. Must have good organizational skills. Typing speed: 55 wpm. Previous work or educational experience as a clerk, receptionist and secretary.

Special Requirements: Must be able to become a Texas Notary Public (can be obtained from the County). Certification or interest in becoming a PHR or SHRM-CP encouraged. Must be able to pass pre-employment background check and drug/alcohol screen.

Starting Salary: $18.00 hourly benefits

Benefits include: 100°% county-paid employee medical and dental insurance, paid life and disability insurance, retirement, and paid vacation/sick time.

To access the online employment application, please click the following link: https://www.taylorcounty.texas.gov/FormCenter/Application-form-10/Taylor-County-Application-56

Paper applications will also be accepted in the Human Resources Office, Taylor County Plaza, 400 Oak Street, Suite 120, or emailed to human.resources@taylorcounty.texas.gov, until the position is filled. HR office hours are 8-12/1-5 Monday – Friday.

EOE/ADAAA

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $18.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person