Program Specialist (Benefits)

Summary

HR Specialist For Benefits

The Office of Legislative Services, Human Resources (HR) Office is seeking a qualified HR Specialist for their Benefits section. This person will be responsible for assisting with the administration of all benefits and retirement programs, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, and the Florida Retirement System (FRS) Pension and Investment plans.

The HR Office oversees employment processes such as attendance and leave, onboarding, payroll, workers compensation and benefits administration for the Florida Legislature. The HR Office manages the Legislature's Human Capital Management System (HCM) and assists the offices with recruiting and training efforts. The HR Office is responsible for compliance with policies and procedures and all appropriate approvals regarding personnel actions.

Examples of work performed include assisting employees in matters of retirement, group insurance, and other benefits; responding to questions and problems in the administration of benefits for Legislators, employees, and with other agency personnel; coordinating with the Finance and Accounting Office on journal transfers, refunds, and vouchering warrants for premium and retirement payments; and performing other related duties as required.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities required include knowledge of benefit programs administered by the Florida Retirement System and the Division of State Group Insurance; knowledge of the basic principles of personnel administration; knowledge of the principles, practices, and procedures of human resources; knowledge of standard computer programs; ability to determine work priorities, assign work, and ensure proper completion of work assignments; ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; ability to formulate policies and procedures; ability to understand and apply related rules, regulations, policies, and procedures; ability to work independently; ability to solve problems and make decisions; and ability to use tact and exercise good judgment when interacting with Legislators and staff, other agencies, and the public.

Minimum qualifications include a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in accounting, business or public administration, or a related field and three years of professional experience in accounting, auditing, budgeting, human resource, staff development or training, purchasing, research, analysis, program planning and evaluation, or administrative work; or a master's degree from an accredited college or university in business, public administration or a related field can substitute for one year of the required experience. Professional experience as described above can substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required college education.

Salary is commensurate with experience (minimum $44,580). The Legislature offers a competitive benefits package.

Job Description

HR Specialist For Benefits

The Office of Legislative Services, Human Resources (HR) Office is seeking a qualified HR Specialist for their Benefits section. This person will be responsible for assisting with the administration of all benefits and retirement programs, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, and the Florida Retirement System (FRS) Pension and Investment plans.

The HR Office oversees employment processes such as attendance and leave, onboarding, payroll, workers compensation and benefits administration for the Florida Legislature. The HR Office manages the Legislature's Human Capital Management System (HCM) and assists the offices with recruiting and training efforts. The HR Office is responsible for compliance with policies and procedures and all appropriate approvals regarding personnel actions.

Examples of work performed include assisting employees in matters of retirement, group insurance, and other benefits; responding to questions and problems in the administration of benefits for Legislators, employees, and with other agency personnel; coordinating with the Finance and Accounting Office on journal transfers, refunds, and vouchering warrants for premium and retirement payments; and performing other related duties as required.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities required include knowledge of benefit programs administered by the Florida Retirement System and the Division of State Group Insurance; knowledge of the basic principles of personnel administration; knowledge of the principles, practices, and procedures of human resources; knowledge of standard computer programs; ability to determine work priorities, assign work, and ensure proper completion of work assignments; ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; ability to formulate policies and procedures; ability to understand and apply related rules, regulations, policies, and procedures; ability to work independently; ability to solve problems and make decisions; and ability to use tact and exercise good judgment when interacting with Legislators and staff, other agencies, and the public.

Minimum qualifications include a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in accounting, business or public administration, or a related field and three years of professional experience in accounting, auditing, budgeting, human resource, staff development or training, purchasing, research, analysis, program planning and evaluation, or administrative work; or a master's degree from an accredited college or university in business, public administration or a related field can substitute for one year of the required experience. Professional experience as described above can substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required college education.

Salary is commensurate with experience (minimum $44,580). The Legislature offers a competitive benefits package.