Part Time HR/Benefits Administrative Assistant

HR/Benefits Administrative Assistant
Requisition Code: BENHR
Classification: Non-Exempt-Hourly
Reports to: HR Specialist
Date: September 24, 2024

JOB DESCRIPTION

Summary/Objective
The town of Oxford is looking for a HR/Benefits Administrative Assistant. This position requires experience in the areas of benefit administration, FMLA leaves, reconciling adjustments, Section 125, disability benefit administration, onboarding, and a general understanding of Social Security Medicare Benefits.

Essential Functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Responsible for the coordination efforts between payroll, human resources, and other departments to ensure proper flow and maintenance of employee data (including• preparation/distribution of detailed reports, e.g., leave balances, and retirement contribution reports)
• Adherence to FLSA
• Establish/maintain employee records; ensure that employee changes are entered correctly and made on a timely basis.
• Understanding of the administrative functions in Harpers Employee Forward
• Knowledge and set up of new job requisitions in Harpers Payentry along with hiring and onboarding processes.
• Comply with Federal/State/local regulations.
• Manage Workers Compensation and Injury on Duty claims.
• Administer COBRA, initial letters, and correspondence to vendors upon an employee termination.
• Coordinate daily benefits processing, including enrollments, terminations, and claims.
• Advise and inform employees of the details of the town’s benefit programs.
• Resolve benefit-related issues and respond to queries and requests in a timely manner.
• Process MSHG billing on monthly basis, along with other benefit vendors invoicing. Make sure benefits balance between what is received and paid out.
• Excellent customer service skills with the ability to remain patient under stressful situations and work effectively with a diverse range of employees and retirees.
• Must be able to interpret and make appropriate decisions and exercise independent judgment.
• Excellent organizational skills, ability to meet deadlines and schedules for multiple projects and assignments.
• Strong numerical aptitude and attention to detail
  All other duties as assigned.
  to meet deadlines and schedules for multiple projects and assignments.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work
This is a part-time twenty (20) hours per week benefit eligible position. Schedule to be determined by HR Specialist.

Required Education and Experience

• Associate’s degree in business administration, finance, or accounting preferred or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Three years of benefits administration required.
  Additional Eligibility Qualifications
• Knowledge of Harpers Payroll processing preferred.
• Understanding Social Security Medicare, Benefits a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Excel, PowerPoint programs.
• Experience in Municipal government preferred.

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