Human Resource Analyst II

Office of Employee Benefits

RI Title - Employee Benefits Specialist

KS Staffing Title Human Resource Analyst II

The Benefits Specialist reports to the Administrator Operations Management in the Employee Benefits Unit and assists in the administration and maintenance of a variety of employee benefits programs. These programs include medical dental vision insurance; group life; prepaid legal; short-term disability; cancer care; dependent care; flexible benefits; deferred compensation; COBRA and other programs.

The person in this role should have in-depth knowledge of employee benefits and will ensure program compliance with the federal tax laws and state regulations impacting benefits programs. The incumbent will oversee all aspects of the states employee benefit programs including developing recommending and manage the various benefits and wellness programs and systems. He/she will conduct surveys as needed researching and recommending new or modified programs ensuring maximum coverage and value. This person will act as a direct contact with insurers vendors agency HR representatives employees and retirees for service issues problem resolution and technical support.

The incumbent will also prepare correspondence including letters rate charts and forms for the Office of Employee benefits including COBRA deferred compensation life and health benefits rate schedules (active and retirees) for distribution to state agencies.

The person in this position must remain current on trends and regulations related to the benefits industry and demonstrate progressively more responsible experience administering such addition the successful candidate will demonstrate strong attention to detail and possess working knowledge of and the ability to interpret laws rules and regulations governing the administration and maintenance of employee benefit programs.

The successful candidate will have an associates degree in Human Resources or a related field and three years experience as an employee benefits administrator with strong verbal and written communication skills. Knowledge of benefits program administration in the public sector is preferable.

This is a temporary position with an estimated duration of at least 2 months that is on-site in Providence RI.