Benefits Manager Jobs

Position Definition: Responsible for the effective implementation and administration of the City of Norwalk’s health, welfare and retirement plans in accordance with government agencies, City policies and procedures and union labor contracts.
General Duties: Receives oral and written instructions from the Chief Human Resources Officer. Plans work in accordance with standard office procedures. Evaluates current programs and makes recommendations as appropriate. Provides Oral and written communication to employees and retirees regarding benefit related matter. Manages the annual open enrollment period and calculates the applicable employee and retiree contributions. Prepares pension application data for the Retirement Board. Advises and works with City employees, retirees, officials, and consultants relating to benefit and pension matters. Maintains healthcare benefit, pension, and other records. Prepares and submits reports to City, State, and Federal agencies as required. Coordinates with Third Party Administrator for healthcare claims adjudication, enrollment, and customer service functions. Manages Flexible Spending Account program.
Additional Duties: Reviews proposed benefit legislation and assesses impact on programs. Organizes and maintains pension and medical records pertaining to employees and retirees. Remains current on legislative changes and impact on programs. Participates in continuing professional education and training.
Supervised By: Receives general supervision from the Chief Human Resources Officer.
Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not all-inclusive of every task and responsibility. Incumbent would be required to attend relevant Board and Common Council Committee meetings which occur after normal work hours.

Knowledge of the administration of health, dental, life, retirement programs and flexible spending accounts. Ability to provide strategic direction and management of benefit programs. Assists in the analysis of Human Resource issues for collective bargaining. Ability to read and interpret union contracts and other documents to ascertain what healthcare and retirement benefits are provided. Ability to clearly and concisely answer all questions relating to healthcare benefits and retirement plans. Ability to maintain an effective records system. Ability to prepare necessary reports and correspondence relating to the activity. Ability to communicate both orally and in writing.

A Bachelors degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Healthcare Administration or some closely related field and three years experience in the administration and operation of benefit plans which shall include both pension and retirement plans.

License or Certificate: Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS) designation preferred.

The position will be open until sufficient number of applications has been submitted.