Job Description

CITY OF CHICOPEE

DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES

BENEFITS COORDINATOR

POSITION TITLE:                          Benefits Coordinator

DEPARTMENT:                             Human Resources

EMPLOYMENT STATUS                 Non-Exempt; Full-Time

SALARY:                                       NU Grade 6; $44,408 - $49,004.80 per year (based on hourly pay scale)

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES:          High School Diploma or greater

SUMMARY

The CITY OF CHICOPEE’S DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES is hiring a BENEFITS COORDINATOR to be responsible for the daily operations of the City’s benefits program. This work includes research, analysis, compliance, orientation, benefits administration, enrollment, cancellations, plan changes, billing, auditing and other general HR functions.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES INCLUDE

·         Overseeing City-wide wellness initiatives; serve on the Wellness Committee

·         Administering, collecting, entering, filing and reporting new enrollment, changes in existing coverage, cancellation, and termination of coverage

·         Resolve employee issues with benefits administrators and insurance providers as needed

·         Balancing all deductions for Chicopee Contributory Retirement and the Massachusetts Teachers Retirement System (“MTRS”)

·         Balancing all insurance accounts, monthly, including posting all changes to accounts

·         Resolving employee issues with benefits administrators and insurance providers

·         Maintaining employee benefits programs and informs employees of benefits, during orientation sessions and/or individually

·         Other responsibilities as required, directed or as situation dictates.

QUALIFICATIONS

To be minimally qualified for this position, one must meet the following criteria:

·         A minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent, with a minimum of four (4) years of experience in Benefits Administration

•        An Associate’s Degree in Business, Human Resources or in another related field, with a minimum of two (2) years of experience in Benefits Administration;

•        Or an equitable combination of education and/or experience that enables performance of all aspects of this position

·         ERP, HRIS, and MS Office experience (Excel, Word, Outlook)

·         Knowledge of applicable laws related to benefits and insurance administration

SCHEDULE & COMPENSATION

The City of Chicopee provides its employees (contingent upon employment status) with a robust benefits package which include: Medical, Dental, Vision, Sick-Time, Life Insurance, Holiday Pay, Personal Time, Vacation Time, Retirement Saving Plans, a Pension Plan, Employee Discounts, and more.

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This is a FULL TIME, 40 hour work week position.

_This role is classified as GRADE 6, with a minimum starting pay _ between $44,408 - $49,004.80 PER YEAR ($21.35 - $23.56 per hour) PER THE NON-UNION PAY SCALE, CONTINGENT UPON SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE, with periodic step and pay increases upon continuous completion of employment with the City of Chicopee.

QUESTIONS?

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CHICOPEECAREERS

P: (413) 594-1512

C: (413) 523-2394

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THE CITY OF CHICOPEE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

Company Description

The City of Chicopee is a city located in Western, Massachusetts. It neighbors Springfield, Holyoke, and South Hadley, Massachusetts, with a population of approximately 55,500 citizens. Chicopee prides itself on the diversity, community engagement and support to its residents and patrons. Additionally, the City works to support its support staff and employees, as it oversees a sizeable workforce of individuals in various professions, working to contribute to the care of the City and its residents. (ChicopeeCAREERS is the employment page of the City of Chicopee, managed by the Department of Human Resources)