Benefits Coordinator - Gracedale
Company: County of Northampton
Location: Nazareth
Posted on: January 19, 2023
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Job Description:
Salary
$45,348.00 - $49,521.00 Annually
Location
Nazareth, PA
Job Type
Full time
Department
Human Services
Job Number
2023-00004E
Application Requirements
Northampton County will require all newly hired employees to be
fully vaccinated against COVID-19 before beginning employment with
the County. This policy applies to all new hires who receive an
offer of employment on or after December 1, 2021.
In order to be considered for this position, applicants must
successfully submit a completed application prior to the posting
deadline. Applications submitted with incomplete or missing
education and/or work experience sections will be considered
incomplete and will not be reviewed. These applicants will be
disqualified from consideration. The attachment of a resume to the
application does not fulfill this requirement and will not prevent
incomplete applications from being rejected. Education and work
experience fields must be completed, regardless of the presence of
an attached resume.Once the posting closes, all applications will
be reviewed. The information provided on the application will be
utilized to determine whether or not each applicant meets the
Minimum Requirements for this position as noted in the Job
Description. We encourage all applicants to provide a
comprehensive, concise history of their education, certification,
licensing, and employment history. Please read the Minimum
Requirements thoroughly and then demonstrate that you meet these
requirements on your application.For questions regarding this
posting, please contact Sherry Christman, Human Resources Analyst
at schristman@norcopa.gov or 610-829-6382.
Equal Employment Opportunities - It is the policy of Northampton
County to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all
persons regardless of race, color, national origin, religion,
sexual orientation, marital status, sex, gender identity, gender
expression, age, genetic information, disability, or any other
status protected by the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act, Title VII
of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination in
Employment Act (ADEA), and the Americans with Disabilities Act
(ADA) and any other state, federal, or local law.
Job Description
GENERAL PURPOSEThe Benefits Coordinator - Gracedale Nursing Home is
responsible for the administration of employee benefit programs
(group health, dental, vision, workers' compensation, life
insurance, retirement), as well as voluntary plans (short & long
term disability, flexible spending 457, etc.) and provides support
in the delivery of benefit programs to employees at Gracedale
Nursing Home. SUPERVISION RECEIVEDThis position reports directly to
the Deputy Director of Human Resources and/or the Director of Human
Resources.SUPERVISION EXERCISEDThis position may exercise indirect
supervision in the assignment of work to Clerical Specialists and
temporary clerical assistants.ESSENTIAL DUTIES OF THE
POSITIONParticipates in new hire orientation sessions to explain
County benefit package options, and assists new employees in
completing necessary forms.Receives and reviews notices of changes
in job and/or family status and other issues affecting benefits and
determines the need for action, completes and processes necessary
paperwork, and ensures appropriate follow up.Utilizes online
enrollment and employee management portals/programs to enroll
employees and/or change existing information as needed.In
accordance with County Policies and Procedures, as well as
Collective Bargaining Agreements, answers questions about employee
benefits in general as well as specific provisions of medical,
prescription, and life insurance plans, workers' compensation,
unemployment compensation, the pension plan, and voluntary
benefits. Assists employees with benefit issues as they arise,
acting as liaison with insurer representatives, and any other
involved parties.Reviews and reconciles monthly benefit provider
invoices for benefit activity and claims. Compiles monthly,
quarterly and annual reports of activities for various uses,
including specialized reports as needed.Facilitates annual open
enrollment meetings for active employees and retirees at various
work site locations to explain benefit plan changes and enrollment
options.Evaluates and recommends revisions of internal processes to
reduce costs and increase efficiency.Assists in development and
administration of all of the department's goals, objectives and
systems.Works on special projects, tasks, and assignments as
needed.*An employee assigned to this title shall perform a
majority, but may not perform all, of the duties listed in this job
description. Conversely, minor level duties performed on the job
may not be listed. The duties listed above are intended only as
illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed.
The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them
from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical
assignment to the position.REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSEDUCATION
AND EXPERIENCE - Associate's degree from an accredited college or
university with major course work in Human Resources or a related
field. Full-time relevant work experience may be substituted for
the education requirement on a year for year basis; ANDAt least two
(2) years of satisfactory full-time professional or technical
experience in a professional, government, or business office
environment. Human Resources or Benefits experience or a related
field is preferred; ANDAll employees of Gracedale Nursing Home will
be required to attend Feeding Program Training.OTHER REQUIREMENTS -
Applicants must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, and present
valid proof of vaccinated status, in order to be eligible for hire
at Gracedale Nursing Home. According to the Center for Disease
Control (CDC), people are considered fully vaccinated two (2) weeks
after their second dose in a 2-dose series (such as Pfizer or
Moderna vaccines), or two (2) weeks after a single-dose vaccine
(such as Johnson & Johnson's Janssen vaccine).Upon hire employee
must have a drug screening and COVID-19 testing. Employees may also
be periodically tested for COVID-19 as required or recommended. In
addition, Gracedale Nursing Home will follow The Centers for
Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) requirements with regard to
booster(s) needed for workers in health care settings.KNOWLEDGE,
SKILLS, AND ABILITIESAbility to learn state and federal labor laws
and regulations, as well as specific rules and regulations
governing Human Resources administration in the County. Familiarity
with the principles, practices, methods, and techniques commonly
employed in benefits administration and coordination.Ability to
work effectively in a team environment with associates. Must be
capable of effective planning and priority setting. Ability to
manage projects simultaneously while working under pressure to meet
deadlines.Knowledge of computers and computer software, with
ability to apply this aptitude in word processing, Excel
spreadsheet development, and Word document merges.Ability to
maintain confidential and sensitive information. Excellent verbal
and written communication skills to effectively disseminate
information to employees. Ability to establish and maintain
effective working relationships with employees, supervisors and
managers, other agencies, and the public.Ability to read, write,
speak, understand, and communicate in English to perform the duties
of this position.TOOLS AND EQUIPMENTTelephone, personal computer
(including HRIS, word processing, spreadsheet and other specialized
software), calculator, fax machine, and copy machine.PHYSICAL
DEMANDSWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is
frequently required to walk, sit, talk or hear.The employee must
occasionally lift and/or move up to twenty-five (25) pounds.The
physical demands described here are representative of those that
must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential
functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to
enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions.WORK ENVIRONMENTThe work environment characteristics
described here are representative of those an employee encounters
while performing the essential functions of this job.The noise
level in the work environment is usually quiet.SELECTION
GUIDELINESFormal application, rating of education and experience,
oral interview and reference check as well as job related tests may
be required. The job description does not constitute an employment
agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to
change by the employer as the needs of the employer and
requirements of the job change.
FLSA STATUS: FLSA NON-EXEMPT (ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME)DESIGNATION:
CAREER SERVICEPAY GRADE: CS-20UNION STATUS: NON-UNIONUpdated
December 2022
Keywords: County of Northampton, Bethlehem , Benefits Coordinator - Gracedale, Other , Nazareth, Pennsylvania
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