Summary
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City of Aurora, Colorado
It is an exciting time to work for the City of Aurora, we're growing and looking for dedicated and collaborative individuals to join our team of talented and valued employees. Excellent organizations have a set of principles, or core values, that are used to implement their mission and vision. Those values represent the touchstone for the organization, guiding the decisions of the individuals and the organization. At the City of Aurora, we demonstrate our excellence by modeling the CORE 4 Values of: Integrity, Respect, Professionalism, and Customer Service, and we welcome all who share these values to apply.
Why Work for Aurora?
- Make a difference in the lives of real people every day
- Diverse community
- Competitive total compensation package
- Well-Funded General Employees Retirement Plan
- Light rail station minutes away
- On-site fitness center and overall employee well-being programs Internal educational programs to assist with career advancement
- Access to innovation workspaces
PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Hiring salary for this position is $96,760.00 – $120,950.00 annually.
The deadline to submit applications is Sunday, December 29, 2024. Initial review of submitted applications will commence on Monday, December 30, 2024. Please note, The City of Aurora will conduct ongoing screenings of applications on a first come, first-serve basis; as soon as we determine to have a qualified pool of applicants, this position may close quickly and without notice.
OVERVIEW OF POSITION / DEPARTMENT
Administers and manages the operations of the City of Aurora's benefit and wellness programs under the direction of the Deputy Director of Human Resources. Works closely with Information Technology and the Finance departments to effectively manage systems, process and procedures within benefits and wellness.
This position provides the highest levels of customer service by fostering positive relationships with internal and external customers and city leadership. This position expects exceptional analytical problem-solving skills, with ability to draw conclusions, extract themes and trends and propose recommendations.
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Administers and maintains the City's employee benefit programs including fully-insured health care, fully- Insured and self-funded dental plans, vision plan, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, deferred compensation, employee assistance program, flexible spending programs, health savings account program, retiree programs, and voluntary insurance plans
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Supervise and lead direct reports, this includes but is not limited to making recommendations regarding selection, hiring, training, evaluating and disciplining of assigned employees
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Review benefits plan rules, premium update, plan changes, work processes, calculation changes, and so forth for all employee groups.
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Oversees and assists with the annual Wellness Program, including program planning, implementation and budget
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Focus on, create and communicate programs with proactive steps of cost containment, e.g. wellness programs, lifestyle changes.
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Evaluate and manage relationships with vendors, consultants, and third-party administrators to ensure efficient plan administration.
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Manage open enrollment process by creating and implementing a project plan, delegating tasks and creating open enrollment documentation and employee communication materials.
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Assists with annual benefit plan renewals by providing enrollment data, reviewing plan documentation and evaluating effectiveness of plans.
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Presents information and conducts meetings with management team and other customers as the functional area expert.
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Overseas administration of FMLA and other medical leaves.
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Partners with Human Resources Management on the negotiation of collective bargaining agreements, benefit contracts, and service agreements.
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Participates in developing operational priorities, goals and objectives as they relate to benefits.
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Responsible for leading and maintaining the City's Benefits Committee, as well as serving as an active participant on behalf of human resources on other assigned committees.
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Coordinates and oversees complex special projects.
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Performs additional duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & WORKING CONDITIONS
An equivalent combination of education, training and experience that demonstrates required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.
Education and Experience:
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Bachelor's degree in public or business administration, management, personnel management or a directly related field.
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At least 4 years progressively responsible experience in benefits administration
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At least 2 years of supervisory and/or lead work experience.
Abilities:
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Comprehensive knowledge of the principles, practices, and procedures of employee benefits administration; payroll administration; federal and state benefits-related laws; contract administration; labor relations; computer operations and capabilities and statistical applications
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Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, citizens, vendors, elected officials and City retirees;
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Handle sensitive situations with tact and diplomacy; communicate effectively both verbally and in writing; establish and fulfill goals and objectives; direct and effectively supervise other employees;
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Design and write specifications for employee benefits programs; to direct and effectively supervise assigned personnel and work flexible hours and weekends as required.
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Ability to work with and interpret relational data.
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Ability to manage multiple tasks with frequent interruptions.
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Ability to manage multiple priorities.
Skills:
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Strong interpersonal, analytical, decision making and supervisory skills.
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Critical thinking and problem solving skills.
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Skill in the use of personal computers, including spreadsheet, word processing and data base applications.
Essential Personnel:
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When a local announcement of emergency or disaster is declared by the City, all City of Aurora employees may be required to work as essential personnel.
Physical Demands:
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Sedentary work lifting no more than 10 pounds
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Occasional lifting, carrying, walking and standing
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Frequent hand/eye coordination for operation of office equipment
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Vision for reading and interpreting reports and data analysis and preparation
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Frequent speech communication, hearing and listening to maintain communication with employees and citizens
Work Environment:
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Works in a clean, comfortable environment
Equipment Used:
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Frequently uses standard office equipment including computer, calculator, multi-line telephones, and copy/fax machines
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This position may require the incumbent to occasionally use personal equipment (e.g. vehicle, cell phone, tools, etc.) in the course of their employment
For Veterans preference: Please show all of your employment history, including military service and related documentation (DD214) on the application.
The City of Aurora is an equal opportunity employer. We are required by state and federal agencies to keep certain statistical records on applicants. It will not be used in any way to discriminate against you because of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, creed, national origin, disability or military status, gender identity, unless related to a bona fide occupational qualification as defined by the Colorado Civil Rights Commission and the Equal Opportunity Commission.
Despite the changes in Colorado law, the City of Aurora maintains a drug-free workplace. A positive test of marijuana is grounds for disqualification and ineligibility for employment with the city for one year or termination once hired.
Drug Testing, Thorough Criminal Background Check, and Employment References:
As a condition of employment, all applicants selected for employment with the City of Aurora must undergo a thorough criminal background check and drug screening. Employment references will be conducted on finalists for City of Aurora vacancies.
