Salary
$56,741.00 annually
Job Region
Midwest
North Dakota
Department/Division
Human Resources
Organization
City of West Fargo
City
West Fargo
State
North-dakota
Job Requirements
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business, accounting, or similar.
- Three or more years of experience in employee benefits administration.
- An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
- Strong communication skills, both orally and in writing.
- Computer proficiency and technical aptitude with the ability to use Microsoft products, including PowerPoint; experience with HRIS and benefits databases.
- In-depth knowledge of employee benefits and applicable laws, both adopted and pending.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Extensive data entry skills with an attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to create and maintain effective working relationships with peers, superiors, other City departments, vendors, contractors, external government agencies and organizations.
- Prior local government experience.
- SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP
- CEBS or similar professional designations
Job Description
This Job is For You if:
- Your blend of interpersonal skills and recruiting experience enables you to develop strategic attraction plans.
- You feel comfortable managing multiple projects at a time, from conception to completion.
- You enjoy influencing and negotiating with both internal managers and external candidates.
- You can work onsite in West Fargo, ND
What You’ll Do:
- Support city employees by answering questions and identifying benefit options.
- Optimize processes, prepare, and present benefit reports.
- Analyze vendor reports and invoices to create data driven recommendations for improvement.
- Build relationships and coach managers through workers comp claims.
About the City:
- A City on the Grow
- Located in a metropolitan area.
- Inclusive community spirit
- More: www.liveinfmarea.com or www.fargomoorhead.org
What You’ll Bring:
- Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business, accounting, or similar.
- Three or more years of experience in employee benefits administration
- Strong analytical and communication skills.
You’ll Really Shine if You Also Have:
- Prior local government experience
- CBP/CEBS or similar
- SHRM-CP/SCP
- Certified Payroll Professional
Examples of Duties
- Ensure the accuracy of all benefit enrollments in the HRIS to provide vendors with accurate eligibility information and deductions.
- Enroll employees with carriers and process life status changes.
- Respond to benefits inquiries from managers and employees on plan provisions and other general inquiries.
- Prepare and set up meetings designed to help employees obtain information and understand company benefits and other related incentive programs.
- Responds to 457 inquiries from managers and employees relating to enrollments, plan changes and contribution amounts. Manages the annual catch-up contribution enrollment.
- Assists with the open enrollment and new employee orientation processes and completing benefit reporting requirements.
Job type
Full-Time
Degree Desired
Bachelor's
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