Job Details
37.5 hours per week, 12 months per year. Includes benefits and NYS retirement.
TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES : (All need not be performed in a given position. Other related activities may be performed although not listed)
Coordinates benefit programs particular to the agency such as life and health insurance, pension plans, tax deferred annuity, etc.;
Conducts detailed orientation/benefit interviews with new employees to discuss fringe benefits;
Acts as liaison or assists with various benefit agencies and the department concerning clarification of policies, procedures and plan updates;
Maintains personnel files in connection with the agency's fringe benefit and compensation programs;
Counsels retirees in application and processing of retirement benefits;
Processes payroll changes in regard to salary increases, payroll deductions, etc.;
Compiles bills and pay premium charges to insurance carriers as well as direct premium billing to certain classes of employees;
Assures or assists in enforcing claims management procedures are in effect;
Compiles bills and pay premium charges to insurance carriers;
Directs premium billing to employees.
Job Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Graduation from high school or possession of an equivalency diploma, plus EITHER:
(A) : Graduation from high school or possession of an equivalency Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with an Associate's degree or 60 college credit hours, plus two (2) years paid full-time or its part-time equivalent experience providing employee benefit support; OR,
(B) Four (4) years paid full-time or its part-time equivalent responsible clerical experience, two (2) years of which shall have been providing employee benefit support; OR,
(C) An equivalent combination of education and experience as defined by the limits of (A) and (B) above.
Civil Service Title: Benefits Specialist
Job Number: COFTKP2-16-2024