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Position Overview:
Under general supervision, the COBRA Benefits Specialist will perform technical and administrative work related to employee benefits programs and services. Individuals in this role will be responsible for processing COBRA benefits transactions, maintaining employee records, assisting employees with benefits-related inquiries and ensuring compliance with applicable policies and procedures.
This role is also responsible for managing the Local Area Agreement accounts whom have health insurance through Harris County, enrolling new employees, maintaining their insurance records, conducting in-person and virtual Open Enrollment meetings and employee engagement events.
This role requires knowledge of employee benefits administration, customer service practices, data management, and strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills to perform the essential functions of the position.
Duties and Responsibilities:
NOTE: Qualifying education, experience, knowledge and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume" will not be accepted for qualifications.
Job Description
Position Overview:
Under general supervision, the COBRA Benefits Specialist will perform technical and administrative work related to employee benefits programs and services. Individuals in this role will be responsible for processing COBRA benefits transactions, maintaining employee records, assisting employees with benefits-related inquiries and ensuring compliance with applicable policies and procedures.
This role is also responsible for managing the Local Area Agreement accounts whom have health insurance through Harris County, enrolling new employees, maintaining their insurance records, conducting in-person and virtual Open Enrollment meetings and employee engagement events.
This role requires knowledge of employee benefits administration, customer service practices, data management, and strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills to perform the essential functions of the position.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- COBRA Benefits Administration: Processes COBRA benefits enrollments, changes, terminations, and related transactions in accordance with established procedures and federal regulations.
- Employee Support: Responds to employee inquiries regarding benefits programs, eligibility, coverage, enrollment procedures, and required documentation.
- Records Management: Maintains accurate employee benefits records, files, and documentation within human resources and benefits management systems.
- Compliance Coordination: Assists in ensuring benefits administration activities comply with applicable laws, regulations, policies, and program guidelines.
- Data Verification: Reviews benefits forms, supporting documentation, and system entries for accuracy, completeness, and consistency.
- Vendor Coordination: Communicates with benefits vendors, insurance carriers, and internal departments regarding eligibility, claims, billing, and enrollment matters.
- Reporting Support: Assists with routine benefits reports, audits, reconciliations, and data validation activities.
- Local Area Agreement Accounts: Management of Harris County's Local Area Agreement partners enrollment and management of insurance records, conduct both in-person and virtual Open Enrollment meetings and serve as main point of contact for these accounts.
- This Job Description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Management may, at its discretion, assign, or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-5445 or email [email protected]
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:- This role requires knowledge of employee benefits administration, COBRA regulations, customer service practices, data management, and strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills to perform the essential functions of the position.
NOTE: Qualifying education, experience, knowledge and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume" will not be accepted for qualifications.
- High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent from an accredited educational institution.
- Two (2) years of experience in benefits administration, human resources support, customer service, or a related field.
- Regular Full-time
- Hours will be discussed during departmental interview.
- Depends on Qualifications
- Based on 26 Pay Periods
- Plus, benefits
Employment is contingent upon passing a background check and drug screen.
Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.
Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.