Wellness & Benefits Assistant
State of Nebraska

Lincoln, Nebraska

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Description
Do you have any experience with Office and Administrative support? Are you detail-oriented? Are you looking to make an impact? If you answered with an excited "YES!" then we just may be the team for you! The Nebraska Department of Administrative Services is looking for a Wellness & Benefits Assistant. This position will consist of providing a complex administrative and technical program support. In activities within the operation, development and interpretation of provisions of the State of Nebraska Employees Benefits Program under the supervision of the Employee Benefits Administrator.

Before we dive into what we need, let us show off what you get!
• 13 paid holidays
• Vacation and sick leave that begin accruing immediately
• Military leave
• 156% (that's not a typo!) state-matched retirement
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee assistance program
• 79% employer paid health insurance plans
• Dental and vision insurance plans
• Employer-paid $20,000 life insurance policy
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) through the Federal government
• Wide variety and availability of career advancement as the largest and most diverse employer in the State
• Opportunity to be part of meaningful work and make a difference through public service
• Training and Development based on your career aspirations
• Fun, inviting teammates
• A safe and secure environment

At the State, we stand by our core values of treating others with dignity and respect, acting ethically in all situations, and creating an environment where our customer is our top priority. Apply to join our team today!

Rate of Pay: 16.338-24.084 Pay rate may be commensurate with education and/or experience within fiscal constraints, if approved.

Location: 1526 K Street Lincoln NE First Nebraska Administration Building

Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00 AM-5:00 PM
Examples of Work
Assists in developing, interpreting and implementing policies, standards and procedures related to federal and state benefit regulations. Drafts research and position papers for the administrator, director and Governor's office on impact of legislative proposals impacting the State's benefit program. Monitors current and newly proposed and enacted federal and state legislation impacting benefit programs at the state level and makes recommendations accordingly. Research national trends and developments in the benefits administration area and develops recommendations and proposals for changes in current benefit program for review by benefits administrator. Participates on committees, task forces and in other meetings to provide and gather information related to the State's benefit program on behalf of the administrator. Reviews, analyses and applies IRS code, regulations and decisions concerning FSA programs to maintain integrity of qualified tax status of the plan. Investigates complex, difficult, and volatile Employees Benefit Program complaints. Will have a understanding of the State of Nebraska Employees Benefits Programs including health coverage, dental insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and pre-tax premiums (all of which are part of the Section 125 plan), and life insurance, short and long-term disability insurance, Employee Assistance Program, COBRA, early retiree plans; assists other Employee Benefits staff as a team.

Monitors payroll lists to verify all employees enrolled have correct contribution deducted from their pay; runs reports on FSA payment information; runs and distributes quarterly and annual participant statements. Reviews updates on all insurance manuals received from carriers; notifies administrator if a discrepancy is found; prints, distributes and places updates in Personnel's Insurance manual, FSA booklet, application and termination forms. Evaluate and compare existing state benefits with those of other relevant employees by analyzing other plans, surveys and sources of information; communicates with other States and employers regarding the operation of State Employee Benefit programs; answer benefit surveys. Evaluates renewals of plans; drafts, releases and analyzes Requests For Proposal (RFP); performs related duties as assigned.
Qualifications / Requirements
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Coursework/training or experience related to research, presentation, or publication in an area related to the programs or functions of the employing agency; business administration; accounting; customer service; and/ or technical support work, including use of computer software such as word processing, spreadsheets, and database management.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Demonstrated experience working with a Section 125 Program, Life Insurance and Health Benefits knowledge and understanding of how they are administered, as well as experience with and experience with Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Accounts.

OTHER: Regular and reliable attendance at work is required for this position along with a valid driver's license.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of: decision methods applied to adjudication of employee benefit claims; data base, accounting and management information systems; principles and theory of insurance programs; insurance contracts; specialized benefits terminology and practices; the Nebraska legislative system; federal and state law governing employee benefit programs; COBRA law and regulations; IRS code, Section 125; ERISA law and regulations; generally accepted accounting principles, practices and procedures; methods of maintaining employee benefits and accounting records; advanced research methods and practices.

Skill in: active listening; asking questions; understanding instructions; using word processing; creating spreadsheets, charts, graphs, and reports; managing time, schedules, and priorities; monitoring and assessing program performance; applying critical thinking techniques.

Ability to: exercise independent judgment to apply state and federal laws, regulations, technical manuals, policies and procedures to employee benefit decisions; effectively communicate the basis of employee benefit decisions to diverse populations such as government officials, attorneys, employees, and the public; use and explain automated data base, accounting and management information systems used in employee benefit programs; interpret state and federal laws, regulations, statutes, technical manuals, policies, procedures and documents; present information correctly and concisely to all levels of employees individually and in groups; handle confidential and stressful situations with employees; analyze, review and compile information; prepare complex written reports on technical statutory and carrier contract issues; formulate practices and procedures for implementing new projects.


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