Compensation Coordinator

This is responsible administrative support work performed relative to the needs of the Human Resources Department. to include functions of a confidential nature, exercising judgment and discretion. This position reports to the Director of Human Resources.
ADA REQUIREMENTS:
Individual's sensory modalities (vision and hearing) and physical capabilities (ambulation, strength, coordination, dexterity, range of motion) must be sufficient to perform the Essential Functions of the position.

(The duties listed below are the normal duties and responsibilities of this position. The omission of specific statements related to the duties and responsibilities of this position does not exclude them if the work is similar, related or reasonable within the scope of the position.)

• Performs Benefit Administration to include communicating benefit information to employees, claims resolution, change reporting, approving invoices for payment and record keeping.
• Reviews insurance premium billings, reconciles billing to City enrollment data, makes appropriate adjustments to bills and submits documentation to the insurance providers; prepares invoices for payment.
• Assists in sending appropriate enrollment notification to new retirees and open enrollment notification to existing qualified retirees; monitors and audits monthly retiree premium payments ensuring that the correct payments are being received and that payment is being received on a timely basis; accurately prepare deposit memo for retiree premium payments; makes appropriate changes to City and insurance provider enrollment records if correct payment is not received by established due date.
• Assists in scheduling and organizing annual open enrollment; prepares and distributes open enrollment notice to current employees; assists in conducting open enrollment meetings; processes open enrollment paperwork and notifies providers of open enrollment changes.
• Processes new employee benefit enrollment paperwork, open enrollment paperwork and benefit change forms in accordance with established procedures; notifies payroll of the correct premium deductions; enters correct benefit information into the Personnel Payroll system; notifies insurance provider of changes.
• Assists beneficiaries and insurance company in processing life insurance benefit claims.
• Provides employee assistance in resolving benefits problems as needed.
• Coordinates the development and implementation of prevention programs in the area of wellness and safety, maintaining data, trend reporting and record-keeping for such programs.
• Assists in representing Risk Management and Human Resource staff in presentations and orientation to employees concerning benefits; collects appropriate completed orientation paperwork pertaining to benefits and Workers' compensation.
• Assists in processes and tracking COBRA notifications within statutory guide lines; enters COBRA information into database; tracks COBRA payments to ensure that payment is received within statutory deadlines; produces COBRA status reports as needed.
• Assists in establishing and maintaining FMLA files from the initial notification of FMLA, making sure proper documentation is received, and monitoring FMLA dates.
• Post a wide assortment of information to employment records.
• Assist in planning and coordinating risk management functions for City.
• Reviews contract provisions and certificates of insurance in monitoring contractor insurance coverage.
• Posts a wide assortment of information to employment records.
• Collects information from a variety of sources and compiles data for special and periodic reports.
• Processes payroll changes including hires, transfers, terminations, differentials, promotions, pay changes, etc and completes assignments in accordance with payroll processing timeline and procedures
• Responds to employee requests and inquires, including public records requests
• Completes Employment verifications, unemployment inquires EEO data, reports, etc
• Maintains electronic filing of employee records
• Performs other related duties as required.

Bachelor's Degree in public/Business Administration or a related field and four (4) years of Human Resources experience, including one year of benefits/payroll experience or any equivalent combination of training and experience, which provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities.

• Must have thorough knowledge of Personnel Policies and Procedures, Civil Service Rules and union…