Benefits Specialist (0144) (Remote Eligible Position)

at  SW FL Water Management District

WORK FOR OUR WATER RESOURCES.

Help protect one of Florida’s most vital resources — water — with a career at the Southwest Florida Water Management District (District).
The District is a government agency whose mission is to protect water resources, minimize flood risks, and ensure the public’s water needs are met. We serve a population of nearly 6 million people in west-central Florida as directed by state law.

ABOUT US

The District is responsible for managing the water resources for west central Florida which includes approximately 10,000 square miles of territory spanning 16 counties and serving more than 6 million residents. Established in 1961 as a flood-protection agency, our objective is to meet the needs of current and future water users, protect and preserve our water resources, manage the water supply, protect water quality, and preserve water-related functions.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Administers and coordinates all benefits, retirement, and wellness programs and coordinates issue resolution with vendors, brokers, and internal customers.
• Promptly responds to benefits inquiries from all District employees on benefit plans enrollments, status changes, and other general benefit inquiries.
• Conducts audit processes relating to benefit elections, retirement contributions, leave usage, and carrier interfaces.
• Serves as the primary point of contact for employees, vendors, and brokers on benefits, retirement, wellness, and leave.
• Assists with all benefits plan designs, contracts, and related processes.
• Assists new employee benefits enrollment and coordinates with the broker for ongoing educational sessions.
• Responsible for benefits, retirement, leave, and wellness program projects such as Open Enrollment and Benefits Fairs.
• Ensure compliance with Federal and State requirements including HIPAA, FMLA, ACA, and COBRA.
• Participates on District Wellness Committee