Retirement and Benefits Administrator

Department: Administrator’s Date Posted: 10/23/25
Administrator Office

Salary: Starting at $65,882.44 / annually

Type of Regular Full-Time  Regular Part-Time  Part-Time  Temporary/On-call 
Employment:

WHERE TO APPLY:
1) If a current employee: Sign into “County Connect” https://saginawcounty.sharepoint.com/sites/CountyConnect and

under the “Employee Resources” tab, select “Job Postings.” Click the “Select One” button and utilize the dropdown
selection to choose the posting. Click “Apply” and complete the electronic application.

2) Scan the QR code
3) Select “Apply Online” at Saginaw County Job Postings;
4) Complete a “Printable Application” and return by:

• Mail: Personnel Division of the Administrator’s Office

Saginaw County Governmental Center
111 South Michigan, Saginaw, Michigan, 48602

• Fax: 989-790-5566
  

Deadline to apply: November 14, 2025

Saginaw County is a drug-free workplace as such individuals must successfully pass a pre-employment
drug screen (marijuana is included) and pre-employment physical.

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General Definition of Work:

Performs intermediate administrative work managing and administering all employer provided benefits, managing and
administering the County's retirement systems and plans, managing healthcare plans, preparing and reconciling invoices,
maintaining records and files, and related human resource work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the
supervision of the HR Director.

Essential Functions:

• Manages all employer provided benefits for active employees and retirees such as enrollments, dis-enrollments,

monitoring and balancing of health, dental, vision, life, and voluntary life insurance in accordance with plan
provisions, collective bargaining agreements, County policies and federal and state laws; administers Medicare
Advantage plan for retirees; processes retirements and benefits for employees and prepares budget for all
benefits; processes billings to retirees and payments to vendors.

• Manages and administers the County's Defined Benefit and Defined Contribution plans; manages County's

Deferred Compensation, Roth IRA, Health Care Savings plans and Judges’ state retirement plans; audits retirement
plan enrollment and verifies accuracy of plan membership; reports wages and employee and employer
contributions electronically to providers; and prepares and monitors the budget for all plans.

• Invoices and reconciles retiree health benefits on an ongoing basis; prepares correspondence to employees,

retirees and benefit carriers; assists in preparation of benefit rates in accordance with the Affordable Care Act
(ACA) and Public Act 152; organizes and coordinates educational sessions for all active employees and retirees on
a regular basis regarding retirement plans and benefits, researches and compiles statistical data for presentations
and special projects relating to retirement plans, benefits and post-employment benefits.

• Coordinates with employees and retirees on sensitive issues such as medical, retirement, and benefit related

matters in accordance with applicable federal and state laws and regulations including but not limited to HIPPA.
Recommends and implements policies and operational procedures.

• Manages life insurance claims for all employees and retirees; assists in all other benefit claim management with

employees, retirees, and providers in order to approve accurate benefit payments.

• Responds to inquiries and requests to modify investment strategies for employees, elected officials and retirees

regarding their individual retirement and/or deferred compensation plans; coordinates the retirement process for
all employees as they prepare for retirement.

• Analyzes and compiles data to ensure accurate reporting and payment of all benefits; monitors and administers

benefit continuation for those who have been terminated, 26-year-old dependents, and retirees; ensures accuracy
of Third-Party Administrator's and Fully Insured Plan payment requests; processes accounts payable and accounts
receivable for all benefit plans for employees and retirees.

• Coordinates with Purchasing/Risk Manager and/or consultant in the bidding process to obtain competitive rates

for County-provided healthcare, life insurance, long-term disability and voluntary life insurance. Works closely
with County’s insurance brokers and agents.

• Works closely with IT in implementing new programming to improve reporting of employee benefits; accesses

payroll system to update benefit data and payroll deductions for employees and retirees receiving benefits.

• Provides support to other areas of Administrator’s Office by assisting with employee questions and requests and

participating in problem solving when issues arise.

Minimum or Special Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor's degree in healthcare administration, business or public administration, or related field.

Experience: Moderate (1 years) experience with retirement, deferred compensation plans, benefits and investment
options available to employees and retirees, fringe benefits administration or equivalent combination of education and
experience.

Preferred: Good knowledge of human resources and benefit administration in a union environment and of benefit
programs and relevant laws and regulations. Working knowledge of insurance and healthcare provider billing practices.
Ability to handle sensitive, confidential information and situations with discretion and thorough knowledge of employee
right to privacy issues including HIPAA provisions. Knowledge of the principles of government organization and
administration. Knowledge of collective bargaining agreements and the ability to interpret contracts using best
practices and logic. Ability to use and apply critical thinking techniques and to establish and maintain effective working
relationships with department heads, employees, retirees, elected officials and the general public.

Special Requirements:
Valid driver's license in the State of Michigan.

Perks of Working for Saginaw County
Saginaw County provides a comprehensive benefits package to its eligible employees.

Health/Dental/Vision; Defined Contribution (401a) qualified retirement plan with employer contribution, if employee puts money into
a 457 account the County will match up to 2%; Short-Term Disability insurance; Health Care Savings Plan to cover expenses in

retirement, with employer contributions; County paid life insurance; 14 paid holidays per year, accrue up to 72 hours of Earned Sick
Time in a fiscal year, accrue PTO; employee perks program to help with discounts; discount at the YMCA of Saginaw; and competitive

wages.