EMPLOYEE BENEFITS SUPERVISOR 0415

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

An employee in this class is responsible for the supervision of an employee benefits unit of a Human Resources Department. The areas of responsibility include all employee benefit programs. Work includes updating of procedure manuals and informing employees of changes. Supervision is exercised over a staff assigned to the details of the various programs. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

Supervises the maintenance of health insurance, retirement programs and other employee benefit programs, and resolves employee problems in these areas;

Supervises a staff in the processing of claims, payment of premiums, and maintenance of records;

Initiates and prepares periodic bulletins to employees and administrators regarding changes in the benefit programs;

Counsels employees regarding benefits to which they are entitled and explains options which are available to them;

Provides technical information regarding employee benefit proposals during collective bargaining sessions;

Assists in establishing policy pertaining to employee benefit claims;

Prepares reports for the federal, state and local jurisdictions and related agencies.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Thorough knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques of administering employee benefit programs; good knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques of public personnel administration; good knowledge of financial and budgeting procedures; ability to express oneself clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; ability to plan and direct the activities of a staff in a manner conducive to full performance and high morale; ability to maintain effective working relationships with administrators and public officials; ability to prepare clear, accurate and comprehensive reports; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

OPEN COMPETITIVE

Either:

a) Graduation from a college with federally-authorized accreditation or registration by NY State with a Bachelor's Degree, and three (3) years of supervisory or administrative experience in an administrative unit performing comprehensive employee benefit functions; or,

b) Graduation from a standard senior high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma, and seven (7) years of experience as described in a); or,

c) An equivalent combination of education and experience as defined by the limits of a) and b).

R07/16/03

SUFFOLK COUNTY

Competitive