What are the responsibilities and job description for the Benefits Analyst, Wellness Programs position at Franklin County?
Description
Classification Purpose: The primary purpose of the Benefits Analyst classification is to assist in the administration of the employee health and wellness programs purchasing cooperative with a focus on program evaluation, implementation, operational performance, and project management; and to manage cooperative/member communications, including conceptualizing a plan, organizing resources, and creating and disseminating print and electronic media.
Job Duties: Assist in operational procedures and in the development, improvement, and interpretation of policies and contracts related to employee wellness programs to ensure compliance with applicable requirements. Respond to and interact with Franklin County and Health Benefits program staff and officials. Provide advice to and answer questions from employees and dependents. Assess and approve vendor communication pieces. Evaluate vendor websites and provide customer contact where needed. Assist in developing, implementing, and monitoring specific projects, including the development of health intervention and prevention programs for employees and dependents. Prepare memos, reports, correspondence, and digital/print marketing and informational materials related to employee health and wellness programs, including identifying and supplying content for member and agency newsletter-type communications. Operate a personal computer in the editing and retrieval of data and in the production of necessary documentation.
Oversee and monitor health and wellness programs (e.g., medical, prescription drug, life insurance, disability, flexible spending accounts, wellness programs, gym reimbursement, etc.), new program implementation, enrollment, premium billing, payroll deductions, incentives and awards, and certificate approval. Oversee and monitor the online enrollment system by ensuring accurate programming, collecting and analyzing benefit data, overseeing compliance with the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and COBRA. Create and conduct presentations for the agency and assist other staff in securing or developing materials and instructional sources.
Review and evaluate proposals for new employee benefit and wellness vendors, products and programs. Oversee and monitor employee benefits related to annual/special enrollments. Coordinate employee groups and ensure eligibility vendor conducts proper testing and loading of employee eligibility files. Lead employee/staff deduction initiatives and maintain records to ensure there is accuracy in payroll deductions. Foster positive relationships with cooperative vendors, employees, groups and benefits staff. Organize and staff agency events, and represent agency in various capacities as assigned. Maintain regular and predictable attendance. This position requires regular and consistent on-site attendance.
These duties are illustrative only and you may perform some or all of these duties or other job-related duties as assigned.
Major Worker Characteristics: Knowledge of public relations; agency policies and procedures; government structure and process. Skill in equipment operation. Ability to deal with problems involving several variables in familiar context; apply principles to solve practical, everyday problems; define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; calculate fractions, decimals and percentages; complete routine forms; maintain accurate records; prepare meaningful, concise and accurate reports; work on most tasks alone; cooperate with coworkers on group projects; handle sensitive inquiries from and contacts with officials and general public.
Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment: Any equivalent combination of relevant training and experience including but not limited to: Bachelor’s degree in human resources or related field with three (3) years of human resources, benefits, employee wellness, or related experience.
Additional Requirements: No special license or certification is required.
Supervisory Responsibilities: None required.
Unusual Working Conditions: N/A