Under the direction of the Human Resources Director, this position will supervise the Benefits Section and manage all functions associated with the administration of our employee benefits and wellness programs, to include health insurance, dental, vision, long term disability, basic and voluntary life insurance, flexible spending account plans, employee assistance program, and deferred compensation plans. This position will work closely with the Human Resources Director and Chief Financial Officer to identify, recommend, develop, implement, and support the administration of the employee benefits program to include all related account reconciliations. The position is responsible for ensuring compliance with all reporting requirements as mandated by federal and state laws. Position requires exercise of discretion, independent judgment, and independent thought.

Maintain in-depth knowledge and expertise in employee benefits services, make recommendations on all legislative actions regarding benefits, respond to benefits issues, answer benefits queries, manage and schedule employee benefits enrollment and insurance premium processing, coordinate and correspond with various internal and external customers; such as external agencies and benefit plan administrators, analyze the flow of employee benefits data and develop internal procedures, guidance, and training for staff to facilitate the timely and accurate update of employee information and benefits records. Ensure compliance with federal and state laws, including but not limited to Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) and Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA), actively participate in the design and testing of new benefit related systems, processes or reporting tools, identify changing needs due to legal or contractual changes affecting benefits, research and evaluate complex employee benefit issues and develop effective solutions and options, develop and implement short and long term benefit plans, and perform other related duties as assigned.