Benefits Representative

City of Garland

Garland, TX

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$23.75–$26.78 Per Hour
SKILLS
Air Traffic Control (ATC), Business Practices, Class C License, Communication Skills, Compensation and Benefits, Customer Support/Service, Detail Oriented, Driver's License, Employee Benefits, High School Diploma, Human Resources, Leadership, Organizational Skills, Payroll Tax, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Process Improvement, Systems Administration/Management, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Telephone Skills, Training/Teaching, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Garland, TX
POSTED
2 days ago

Summary

Responsible for providing support for benefit programs and services, wellness resources, and retirement-related support to employees, retirees, and their dependents.

Pay Range: $23.75 - $26.78/hr

Work Schedule: Onsite, Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

  • Provides front desk HR support as the daily initial point of contact for walk-ins and phone calls.

  • Respond to employee inquiries regarding benefit services, payroll deduction, and retirement information.

  • Initiates new hire outreach and follows up on any outstanding deliverables

  • Provide HR ticketing system support by taking on duties of air traffic control (ATC) to include, but are not limited to, directing tickets and phone calls to appropriate HR teams.

  • Provides support for cyclical eligibility audit processes

  • Assists with and provide backup support for the bill payment process.

Minimum Qualifications

Education/ Experience:

  • High School Diploma or G.E.D

  • 1-2 years of related experience in a customer service capacity

  • Intermediate experience with MS Office

  • Ability to comfortably lead employee presentations and meetings

Or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

Preferred Qualifications

Education/ Experience:

  • 2+ years of direct experience in benefits administration, human resources, or customer support preferred

  • Advanced-level experience in MS Office

  • Direct experience developing and/or leading group presentations, meetings, or events- both instructor-led and virtual

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

  • Intermediate knowledge of business practices and procedures

  • Attention to detail and ability to proactively seek opportunities for process improvements

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate with tact and diplomacy

  • Ability to present information in an organized, logical manner and ensure execution as expected for all core functions

  • Excellent customer service and telephone etiquette skills

  • Ability to work independently and/or in a team environment

  • Ability to maintain confidentiality in regard to employees' personal health information

Licenses and Certifications

  • Valid Class C Texas driver's license

Physical Requirements / Work Environment

The incumbent works in a typical office environment, relatively free from unpleasant environmental conditions or hazards.

About the Company

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City of Garland