NEOGOV · 16 hours ago
HR Business Partner - Benefits
451 W. Third St., OH
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$88K/yr - $119K/yr
3+ years expNEOGOV is a company that provides human resource management solutions, and they are seeking an HR Business Partner specializing in Benefits. The role involves managing employee benefits programs, ensuring compliance with regulations, and collaborating with various departments to enhance HR strategies.
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Responsibilities
In collaboration with HR Manager recommends organizational development strategies to department/division leadership including quality improvement, performance enhancement approaches, and problem solving by analyzing departmental trends and performance outcomes; gains understanding of the business and service objectives for each department unit; participate directly in development of tools, techniques and methodologies used to collect employee data in order to assess and evaluate trends which enable better decision making on policy, procedure or organizational practices; set program and activity priorities in accordance with Human Resource Manager, HR leadership and County leadership’s philosophy and strategic plans; forecast short- and long-term labor contract needs
Conduct disciplinary investigations and serve as hearing officer for pre-disciplinary meetings and grievances
Represents county before State Personnel Board of Review, State Employment Relations Board, Ohio Civil Rights Commission, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission or other adjudicative body when designated regarding reclassification appeals, unfair labor practices, EEO charges, disciplinary appeals, contract disputes and other areas of personnel responsibility
Assists in drafting/revising legislation, rules, policies, determines application of civil service laws, rules and procedures and collective bargaining agreements, performs liaison duties, serves on department executive/management committee and resolves most complex and controversial matters, supervises department auxiliary staff when assigned (e.g., lower-level supervisors, clerical and administrative support)
Presents training programs to departments (e.g., FMLA, ADA, Leave programs, grievance processing, disciplinary investigation, EEO, sexual harassment, drug free work place, civil service laws/rules, county policies, contract administration and related personnel areas), performs special projects such as review and analysis of sick leave, staffing and classification structure, prepares reports, records and correspondence, assembles information relative to class plan studies and/or revision/creation of classification specifications and minimum qualifications, and/or other changes
Independently handles complex projects in contract administration and negotiations, classification/compensation plan development and maintenance, special projects, EEO/affirmative action and civil services rules and procedures (e.g., data to provide competitive salary analysis, advanced spreadsheet analysis and modeling, analyzes data and makes recommendations, investigates, researches and prepares fact finding and arbitration evidence, legal discovery preparation, affirmative action statistical analysis, communicates and meets with representatives of departments (e.g., directors, managers, supervisors), employee organizations, attorneys, employees and general public to provide advice or technical assistance on personnel matters, certifies layoffs, calculates retention points and prepares related correspondence in accordance with civil service rules and/or collective bargaining agreements, interprets civil service rules and regulations regarding recall/reemployment to personnel administration, ensures compliance with applicable federal and state statutes, advises management on EEO compliance, investigates and ensures impartial and timely processing of all EEO complaints, prepares Affirmative Action Plan and regulatory EEO reports, prepares cost data and analysis, formulates wage structure recommendations, performs job evaluation analysis, conducts job analysis by reviewing submitted position description and/or on-site review, finalizes job audit decisions, develops and provides on-going maintenance of classifications, prepares and initiates changes to County Class Plan, represents county before State Personnel Board of Review, State Employment Relations Board, Ohio Civil Rights Commission, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission or other adjudicative body when designated regarding reclassification appeals, unfair labor practices, EEO charges, disciplinary appeals, contract disputes and other areas of personnel responsibility, assists in drafting/revising legislation, rules, policies, determines application of civil service laws, rules and procedures and collective bargaining agreements, acts as disciplinary grievance hearing officer when assigned, and/or performs liaison duties, serves on department executive/management committee and resolves most complex and controversial matters, supervises department auxiliary staff when assigned (e.g., lower level supervisors, clerical and administrative support)
Presents training programs to departments as needed (e.g., civil service laws/rules, county policies, contract administration and related personnel areas), performs special projects such as review and analysis of sick leave, staffing and classification structure, prepares reports, records and correspondence, assembles information relative to class plan studies and/or revision/creation of classification specifications and minimum qualifications, and/or other changes
Lead a comprehensive employee relations program and assist in managing employee relations activities including labor relations, collective bargaining negotiations and administration, the disciplinary and grievance processes, policy creation or change recommendations, performance management, absence management practices and training/development of leadership staff for assigned department
Actively communicates with Labor and Employee Relations Manager, Departmental Human Resources Managers and business partners of policy, procedure and employee/labor concerns as they arise; assesses and responds to issues facing department employees with professionalism and urgency in order to maintain compliance of Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) timelines, state and federal laws; utilizes well-informed and objective judgement as a leader for day-to-day guidance and interpretation of HR related policies, procedures, CBA and employment law to make complex determinations and recommendations to employees and management teams within the assigned department area
Receives, investigates and resolves complaints (e.g., discrimination, harassment, violence in the workplace, and hostile work environment) by conducting thorough investigations to ascertain case facts by interviewing complainant(s), supervisors, managers, witnesses and other involved parties, and recommends course of action based on gathered information
Advises managers, supervisors, and employees on employee relations issues and disciplinary/grievance processes to ensure compliance with the rules, policies and procedures; coordinates the grievance/disciplinary process by scheduling and conducting disciplinary and grievance hearings, recommending appropriate disciplinary action, and drafting letters of discipline and reports; Leads the resolution of disputes and develops solutions to problems between employees and supervisors/managers using a variety of resolution approaches; provides training to managers (e.g., grievance process and resolution, work rule development, disciplinary actions)
Oversees the development, maintenance and administration of classification specifications to ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance with organizational standards
Represents county before State Personnel Board of Review, State Employment Relations Board, Ohio Civil Rights Commission, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission or other adjudicative body when designated regarding reclassification appeals, unfair labor practices, EEO charges, disciplinary appeals, contract disputes and other areas of personnel responsibility
Prepares and/or assists in presentation of cases for arbitration, acts as liaison between agency and other governmental agencies, advises on labor relations matters and develops recommendations to be presented in contract negotiations with employee organizations. Serves on department executive/management committee and resolves most complex and controversial matters, supervises department auxiliary staff when assigned (e.g., lower-level supervisors, clerical and administrative support)
Presents training programs to departments (e.g., FMLA, ADA, Leave programs, grievance processing, disciplinary investigation, EEO, sexual harassment, drug free workplace, civil service laws/rules, county policies, contract administration and related personnel areas), performs special projects such as review and analysis of sick leave, staffing and classification structure, prepares reports, records and correspondence, assembles information related to class plan studies and/or revision/creation of classification specifications and minimum qualifications, and/or other changes
Attend and/or lead meetings (e.g., Labor Management Committee Meetings); responds to requests for information; conducts information gathering/policy research to provide support in drafting and updating policies and procedures
Serves as a strategic partner to Benefits Manager in managing and optimizing the County’s employee benefits programs. Ensure County benefit plans comply with federal regulations and adhere to Section 125 Cafeteria Plan requirements. Conducts and/or oversees government compliance reporting (Affordable Care Act 1095s, non-discrimination testing, creditable coverage). Provides assistance for collective bargaining negotiations. Ensures compliance with governmental disclosure requirements
Analyzes and evaluates plan proposals, utilization reports and cost trends; assists with recommendations regarding selection of providers, benefit designs or changes; recommends plan design and policy alternatives that maximize cost-effectiveness and quality of County benefits programs; assists with contract resolutions for BCC agenda; manage relationships with carriers and third-party administrators; support implementation of new vendors and benefit programs. Oversees affiliated non-BCC agencies who obtain health coverage through the County. Assists with annual budget preparation and monthly monitoring
Serves as primary contact for HRIS/Benefits integration and management. Collaborates with HR, IT, and external consultants to ensure data integrity, compliance, and security within the HRIS Benefits module. Participates in system upgrades, enhancements, and ongoing maintenance; generates reports and dashboards to support operational decisions and strategic planning
Actively communicates benefit policies and procedures to Departmental Human Resources Managers, Non-BCC HR Liaisons and business partners; assesses and responds to employee benefit inquiries with professionalism and urgency, ensuring compliance with Section 125 Cafeteria Plan. Prepare and deliver benefit-related training, orientations, and informational sessions (e.g., New Hire Orientation, Open Enrollment, HR Association meetings). Supervises department auxiliary staff when assigned (e.g., lower-level supervisors, clerical and administrative support)
Qualification
Required
Must have a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record
Completion of undergraduate major program course work in human resources, business administration or related field
Three (3) years of progressive experience in human resources or public sector management position experience in benefits administration, compliance, and vendor management
Alternative, equivalent evidence of the Minimum Class Requirements
Benefits
Health insurance with HSA match
Wellness program and incentives
Life insurance
Paid vacation
Paid personal leave days
Sick leave
Holiday pay
Tuition reimbursement
Access to dental, vision, short-term disability, accident & critical care benefits
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Shane Evangelist
CEO
Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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