Senior Employee Benefits Clerk
Human Resources - Administration
Starting Salary: $55,000 – $70,000
Duties: The HR Benefit Specialist manages employee benefits programs, including health insurance and retirement plans. This role serves as the primary point of contact for employees regarding benefits enrollment, eligibility, claims, and policy questions while ensuring compliance with federal, state, and company regulations. The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed.
Key Responsibilities:
• Administer employee benefits programs such as medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and retirement plans.
• Coordinate new hire enrollment, annual open enrollment, and qualifying life even changes.
• Educate employees on available benefit options and assist with benefit-related issues.
• Process benefits enrollments, terminations, and status changes.
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations, including COBRA and HIPAA
• Coordinated annual open enrollment and communicate benefits updates.
• Work with insurance carriers, brokers, and third-party administrators to resolve claims and edibility issues.
• Ensure compliance with federal, states, and local regulations related to employee benefits.
• Maintain accurate employee benefits records and data,
• Analyze benefits utilization and recommend program improvements.
• Support audits and prepare benefits reports
Qualifications:
• 2-5 years of experience in benefits administration.
• Knowledge of employee benefits programs and applicable employment laws.
Required Skills:
• Strong knowledge of employee benefits and HR practices.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, and HR Software
Requirements:
• Possession of a valid New Jersey driver’s license.
• 2 – 5 years of experience in benefits administration.
• Possession of a bachelor’s degree and or professional certifications is preferred.
Hours: Day shift, Monday through Friday, 35 hours per week.
Note: Offers of employment for this title are contingent upon successful completion of physical fitness testing that includes drug screenings.
Applicants should submit a cover letter and resume to:
Cumberland County Department of Personnel
Resumes@cumberlandcountynj.gov
OR complete an application on-line and upload documents at: https://www.cumberlandcountynj.gov/jobs.
Open until filled.
The County of Cumberland offers a wide array of benefits for all full-time employees. Benefits include Retirement Programs, Medical/RX Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Supplemental Insurance options, Paid Leave, and Tuition Reimbursement. Specific benefits are subject to the provisions of County policy and the applicable collective bargaining agreement. Part-time employees are eligible for leave benefits as required by New Jersey law.
The County of Cumberland is an equal employment opportunity employer. We are committed to recruit and hire qualified individuals without discrimination and regardless of race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, breastfeeding, gender identity or expression, disability, liability for military service, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait and genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing).
Cumberland County employment is governed by the rules and regulations of the NJ Civil Service Commission.