Human Resources Benefits Specialist

The City of Beaverton is looking for an experienced human resource professional with expertise in administering employee benefits—including health and life insurance, retirement plans, and leave programs—while ensuring regulatory compliance.

In this role, you will serve as the city’s benefits expert and support more than 600 employees by interpreting policies, resolving employee or vendor‑related issues and partnering with departments across the organization. You will lead key processes such as Open Enrollment, vendor coordination, and benefits education, all while helping shape policies and programs that support the well‑being of employees and their families.

This position is ideal for someone who is a self‑starter, values collaboration, understands and embodies confidentiality, and is committed to helping employees make informed benefit decisions. For more information on Beaverton’s employee benefits, please visit our website.

This is a full‑time, non‑exempt, Management3 (M3) position. There is one vacancy. The classification is Human Resources Specialist.

Please click APPLY to submit your application via the City of Beaverton’s online portal. You will need to enter your work history and respond to several supplemental questions. Your education, skills, and experience will be evaluated using the information you provide in the application and supplemental questions. Attaching a resume or cover letter does not replace the requirement to fully complete the application.

• Provide benefit‑related information and training to employees through in‑person and virtual sessions, ensuring understanding of plan offerings, enrollment timelines, and leave options.
• Coordinate and monitor employee benefit eligibility and enrollment. Ensure compliance with COBRA and other federal and state regulations.
• Plan and execute the city’s annual Benefits Open Enrollment process, including timeline development, vendor coordination, communicating with employees, and facilitating events at various city facilities and locations.
• Review proposals, contracts, and policies from insurance carriers and other benefits providers.
• Audit monthly invoices and billing statements from benefit providers. Reconcile discrepancies and collaborate with payroll and vendors to ensure accurate and timely processing.
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with all benefit plan vendors, working with them to problem‑solve when necessary and resolve questions around plan provisions.

• Support the administration of leave programs by responding to employee and supervisor inquiries, auditing leave data, and coordinating with third‑party administrators to ensure accurate processing and resolution of issues.
• Monitor developments related to benefits and related federal, state, and local laws and policies including FMLA, OFLA, PLO, ADA, COBRA, HIPAA, ACA, and labor agreements to ensure program compliance.

• Coordinate with external partners to organize financial wellness sessions that support employees’ long‑term retirement and financial planning goals.
• Represent HR at city events, including wellness fairs, benefit information sessions, engagement activities, and committee meetings. Serve as a Business Associate for assigned city locations.
• Develop benefit communications (email updates, internal newsletter articles, etc.) to increase employee awareness and engagement.
• Coordinate with vendors and other external partners to provide activities and education to employees.

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, public administration, business, or a related field; and
• 2 years of experience administering employee benefits; or
• An equivalent combination of education and experience enabling the incumbent to perform the essential functions of the position.

• Valid driver’s license and ability to meet the city’s driving standards.
• Ability to pass reference checks and education verification, and satisfy the requirements of a background check, including Criminal Justice Information Services fingerprints.

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