232 - Benefits and Compensation Coordinator

$52,076 - $75,498/Yr

City of Brownsville (TX) - Brownsville, TX

Full-time - Mid Level

Brownsville, TX

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

The Benefits and Compensation Coordinator will fulfill department and work plan goals to help achieve benefits goals by focusing on duties of supporting the Benefits & Compensation Manager with developing a comprehensive benefits package. These including benefit plan design meetings, pre renewal preparations, open enrollment annual coordination and researching for total compensation opportunities for our city employees.

Responsibilities

• Support the Benefits & Compensation Manager in developing a comprehensive benefits package.
• Participate in benefit plan design meetings and pre-renewal preparations.
• Coordinate open enrollment annually and support employee communication during the sessions.
• Research available and feasible benefits and compensation for the City of Brownsville employees.
• Develop communication tools to help employees understand the benefits and compensation package.
• Monitor competitive wage rates to recommend modifications in the compensation plans.
• Gather benefits and compensation data externally and internally through employee surveys.
• Coordinate quarterly information sessions for employees about benefits.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree plus five years of experience, or associate's degree plus seven years of experience, or high school graduation or GED plus nine years of experience.
• Bachelor's degree in human resources, business or related fields is preferred.
• Valid Texas Driver's License.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and life insurance.
• Vision coverage for employees enrolled in health insurance through MetLife.
• Access to care at Frontier Clinic at no cost when covered by the City's health plan.
• Pet insurance available as a voluntary benefit.
• Deferred compensation plans through Equitable and supplemental insurance options from AFLAC and Colonial Life.
• 10 sick days and 15 vacation days accrued annually for full-time employees.
• Parental leave concurrent with FMLA for eligible employees.
• Longevity pay and 100% tuition assistance up to $5,000 annually.
• 14 holidays per year plus two floating holidays.