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Baltimore County · 1 month ago

Benefits Specialist - Retirement Division

Towson, MD

Part-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

Baltimore County is looking for a Benefits Specialist in the Retirement Division to implement and manage the county's insurance benefit plan. The role involves coordinating insurance transactions, serving as a liaison between employees and insurance providers, and providing consultation regarding benefits and retirement policies.

Government Administration

Responsibilities

Coordinates and implements an insurance benefit plan

Maintains, verifies, and processes insurance transactions

Coordinates and prepares for payment premium invoices

Serves as a liaison between employees and insurance providers

Analyzes accident, damage, injury, and other insurance related reports

Receives and analyzes insurance claims

Reconciles and prepares documents for payment of insurance bills and claims

Prepares and verifies pension estimates and retirement allowance calculations

Responds to inquiries from employees, the public, and insurance providers

Provides advice and consultation regarding benefits, retirement, and related policies

Assists members of the retirement system, their families, and their beneficiaries

Speaks before groups on employee benefit topics

Researches and prepares estimates of benefits

Prepares and maintains accounting and other records and files associated with benefits administration

Compiles and prepares statistical and narrative reports

Keeps current with applicable laws, codes, and policies

Performs other related duties as required

Qualification

Retirement system administrationInsurance benefit programsMathematical calculationsAccounting clerical dutiesAnalyzing reportsMaintaining recordsEstablishing relationshipsEffective communication

Required

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree

Proof of License(s), Certification(s) and Education must be submitted with each application

Knowledge of office procedures

Ability to implement retirement system and insurance benefit programs

Ability to communicate effectively

Ability to perform mathematical calculations

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, beneficiaries, and insurance providers

Ability to perform accounting clerical duties

Ability to maintain files and records

Knowledge of County and departmental rules, regulations, policies, and procedures

Knowledge of County employee retirement and insurance benefit programs

Knowledge of laws and regulations pertaining to insurance benefit and retirement system administration

Knowledge of accounting clerical procedures

Skill in implementing retirement and insurance benefit programs

Skill in performing mathematical calculations

Skill in analyzing reports and claims

Skill in accounting clerical duties

Skill in the maintenance of files and records

Applicants selected for employment with Baltimore County must successfully complete an employment investigation, including, but not limited to criminal background, education, and fingerprinting checks