Human Resources Specialist / Human Resources Associate III

$58,649 - $84,508/Yr

Gwinnett County

Full-time - Mid Level

About the position

The Human Resources Specialist / Human Resources Associate III position at Gwinnett County is responsible for managing the County's retirement plans and retiree benefits. This includes overseeing billing, enrollment, and changes related to retirement benefits, as well as managing Defined Benefit payments through third-party vendors. The role also involves facilitating retirement meetings and training sessions for both active and retired participants, ensuring they are informed and prepared for their retirement options.

Responsibilities

• Submit and balance all DC & DB payroll contributions and annuity payroll.
• Develop and coordinate with retirement vendors to implement employee training that will drive retirement readiness.
• Ensure all retirement changes are processed for active employees and retirees (deferrals, loans, distributions, etc.).
• Assist retirees in understanding benefits and resolving issues.
• Assist employees with retirement questions.
• Process retiree and active employee death claims.
• Enter retirement actions and confirm final pay is accurate.
• Manage retiree benefits to include invoicing, changes and audits as necessary.
• Research plan documents and legacy systems to determine retirement benefits eligibility.
• Present retirement seminars to active employees.
• Present benefit seminars to retirees.
• Conduct one-on-one meetings with employees and retirees.

Requirements

• Associate's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field AND four years of progressively responsible experience in group benefits programs, training, retirement programs, or worker's compensation; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field AND three years of specialized HR experience or one year of general human resources experience; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in presenting retirement seminars and benefit seminars.
• Five years of experience in benefits administration, pension and retirement programs, or human resources.

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Employee Referral Program