Responsible for supporting the of the Office of Human Resources by performing paraprofessional work coordinating and administering a variety of complex and specialized human resources functions within the area’s employee relations, benefits, FRS/retirement and leave administration.

**Salary will be determined depending on qualifications of candidates who exceed the minimum requirements as outlined within the job description.

**Additional compensation based on licensure.

Essential Functions: These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position.

Provides general administrative support to the Human Resources Manager in the employee relations and benefits functions.

Enters information into benefits management software and HRIS systems, processing personnel and insurance transactions with accuracy, completeness and compliance with labor contracts, personnel rules, regulations and procedures and deadlines.

Prepares monthly reports on health, life, dental, short-term and long-term disability, cancer programs, FSA, and coordinates payment to insurance carriers with County Finance.

Reconciles eligibility discrepancies between the County and each insurance carrier.
 
Manages retiree benefits, including, but not limited to enrollment, qualifying events, and setting up/stopping direct payment through the Florida Retirement system.

 Works with Benefits Coordinator to provide managers and employees information regarding FMLA eligibility and processes.

Provides benefit information to new hires and existing staff, including but not limited to: health, dental, vison, and life insurance.  

Responds to day-to-day Human Resource-related questions and provides assistance and factual information while communicating policies, procedures, codes, and regulations to County staff, representatives of other agencies, and the public, ensuring the Human Resources Manager and Chief Administrator of Human Resources are involved with complex Human Resource issues or problems.

Assists with the administration of the annual benefits open enrollment and ensures open enrollment deadlines are met with the payroll department.

Prepares correspondence and other documents as necessary to support Management.
 
Monitors use of employee programs and completes reports as necessary.

Confers with departmental staff; identifies and advises proper method of completing forms and processing information; reconciles and corrects errors as required.

May assist all HR functions in carrying out their day to day job duties.
 
Additional Duties:

Performs other related work as required.

In the event of an emergency, all employees are considered essential personnel and may be required to perform alternate duties.

High School Diploma or GED and three (3) years’ experience with administrative responsibilities in data entry and/or billing, with extensive public contact is required. 

Human Resources experience preferred.

A comparable amount of education, training, or experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.

Must be able to compose effective and accurate correspondence along with ability to meet and work effectively with internal and external customers. Must be able to communicate and direct well orally and in writing.

Knowledge of human resources management theories, principles, methods, and practices.
 
Knowledge of principles of government organization and administration.

Knowledge of human resources policies, procedures, systems, processes, and laws and regulations.

Ability to work effectively with County Departments/Divisions, outside agencies, and the general public.  

Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Must possess good customer service skills.  

Ability to become a Notary Public is preferred.

Must possess and maintain Valid Florida Driver’s License.  
 
Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, JD Edwards, and other related software is required to maintain productivity.