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 is responsible for managing Gwinnett County's retirement plans and retiree benefits, including billing, enrollment, and changes. The role involves coordinating with retirement vendors, facilitating training sessions, and assisting both active employees and retirees with their retirement-related inquiries and issues. This position also includes public speaking duties, such as presenting retirement and benefit seminars.

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
• Referral program