Human Resources Specialist or Human Resources Associate III (Benefits)

It is Gwinnett County Human Resources' vision to build a culturally diverse and high-caliber workforce that contributes to the overall success of Gwinnett County Government through collaborative efforts and excellent customer service.  Our Human Resources Organizational structure consists of HR generalist teams, HRIS specialists, Benefits specialists, and an administrative support staff to provide exemplary quality services to our customers.  Join the Gwinnett County Human Resources team in providing excellent customer support for internal as well as external customers.

HR Specialist

This class is responsible for providing professional level service to employees related to a specialty area in Human Resources which may include job duties associated with Workers' Compensation, Retirement Plan Administration and/or Benefits Administration (medical, dental, vision, disability). 

The salary/grade for this position is $45,851/C411.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associates Degree in Human Resources, Business/Public Administration or related field;
• Four years of progressively responsible experience in one or more of the stated specialty areas: health plan administration, ancillary benefits plan administration, retirement plan administration, Worker's Compensation plan administration
• Valid Driver's Licenses from state of residency. 

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business/Public Administration, Finance, Risk Management, or a closely related field;
• Three years of specialized  HR experience (health plan administration, ancillary benefits plan administration, retirement plan administration, or Worker's Compensation plan administration) and/or one year of generalist level benefits administration experience (a combination of experience in benefits administration's specialized areas);
• Or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.
• PHR Certification is preferred.
• Valid Driver's License from state of residency.

Benefits Offered:

• Health, dental, vision, prescription drug insurance plans
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Medical and Dependent Care
• HSA/HRA available
• Basic, Optional and Dependent Life Insurance 
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• On-site Medical Wellness Center
• Holidays: 12 holidays per year 
• Annual leave (vacation): 13 day accrual per year
• Sick leave: 13 day accrual per year
• Immunizations (Flu Shots, Tetanus, etc.)
• Wellness Incentive Programs 
• Annual Wellness Fair
• 529 College Savings Plan
• Financial Education Programs
• Funeral Leave 
• Longevity Pay after 3 years (full-time status)
• Tuition Reimbursement after 2 years (full-time status)
• Employee assistance program
• Uniforms and equipment furnished
• Employee discount programs
• Retirement Benefits include:
  • Defined Contribution Retirement Plan
    * Employees can choose a contribution rate of 2.5%,5.0%, or 7.5%
    * Gwinnett County will contribute 7.0% of your pensionable earnings per pay period.
    • An employee is fully vested in 5 years. An employee can retire if he/she has reached the age of 55 and the sum of his/her age and years of service equals 65.
  • Deferred Compensation Plan
    * If you contribute at least 2.5% of your base pay to the 457(b) plan, Gwinnett County will contribute an additional 1% to your Defined Contribution Retirement Plan (this is in addition to the 7% described above).
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