Benefits Advisor

Overview At Orange County Government, we are proud to serve the public with integrity, honesty, fairness, and professionalism. We develop innovative policies and services that impact Central Florida and shape the future of our community. We believe in hiring the very best. Our workplace experience sets us apart and makes us a great place to work. Our goal is to create an environment of exceptional organizational values, customer service standards, and employee satisfaction. Orange County Government is committed to providing equal opportunity in employment and services to all individuals. Job Description We are seeking a highly experienced Benefits professional to lead the development, administration, and communication of Orange County’s comprehensive benefits and wellness programs. This role focuses on ensuring the County’s health and welfare plans meet quality, cost, and employee satisfaction objectives, while aligning with the County’s long-term care strategy. The ideal candidate will analyze benefits trends and best practices, evaluate plan designs and financial impacts, and audit programs for compliance with regulations such as ACA, HIPAA, and COBRA. With a strong emphasis on employee education and engagement, this role directs benefits staff, manages vendor relationships, and collaborates with Procurement on contract reviews and renewals, while delivering effective communication strategies, training, and support for all participants. Representative Duties/Assignments Duties may vary based on area of assignment. The following are representative duties, it is not the intent to capture all duties performed by this classification. Responsible for design and development of various Orange County Benefits and Wellness programs and policies related to various insurances, retirements, employee assistance and wellness initiatives. Manage the day to day administration of various benefits including enrollment process, managing benefits vendors, internal plan communications and working with procurement on contract reviews/renewals. Analyze benefit plan designs and financial impacts by reviewing market and plan cost data with business considerations. Audit benefit plans and programs to ensure compliance with various regulations and standards. General HR Duties Ensures consistent application of Human Resources' vision, policies, and key strategic initiatives and adherence/compliance with all federal, state and local laws, rules, regulations and policies that pertain to the area of expertise/responsibility. Assists with the design and execution of the HR strategy to enable effective utilization of the County's HR programs. Serves as lead subject matter expert in relevant HR discipline and is responsible for a variety of projects including program design, analysis, implementation of new programs, and administration. Provides guidance/recommendations to the departments based on current policies and practices and helps develop solutions to address department needs and concerns. Reviews and provides detailed analytical reports and responses as needed. Maintains knowledge of software systems and process flows. Performs other duties as required. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in Human Resources Management, Business, Public Administration, or a closely related field and four years of professional level experience in relevant HR area or an equivalent combination of education or experience. Master's degree from an accredited institution in a closely related field may be substituted for up to two (2) years of the required experience. Preferences 5 Years Of Relevant Benefits Management Experience Highly knowledgeable with all aspects of employee benefits programs Proficiency in HRIS and benefits administration software. Professional certification in benefits (CEBS, CBP) or Human Resources (SHRM-CP, SHRM SCP) Application Deadline Open Date: 3/10/25 Close Date: 3/14/25 This posting is subject to close without prior notice. Salary Information Pay Grade: 020 - From $73,465 to $95,513 annually FLSA Status: Exempt Placement based on Education and Experience Benefits 10 paid holidays and 2 floating holidays annually. 18 days paid time off per year. Longevity bonus based on years of service. 6 days of paid TERM (sick) time annually. Low-cost medical, dental, vision, additional life insurance. Free basic life, long term disability, and employee assistance for all the family members effective on day one. Participation in the Florida Retirement System. Employee assistance program includes multiple free one on one sessions with licensed counselors and online tools for legal advice, financial planning, personal life balance, etc. Free access to Orlando Magic gyms for the whole family, free access to County Wellworks gyms. Free onsite wellness coaching, including dietician and nurse. Tuition reimbursement program. Earn service time to forgive student loans. For more information on Benefits visit - https://www.ocfl.net/EmploymentVolunteerism/EmployeeBenefits.aspx Veterans Preference If you are claiming Veterans' Preference, you are responsible for providing the required eligibility documentation by the closing date of the posting. Please scan and upload a copy of your cover letter and supporting documents, to Orange County Human Resources Division via the secure Box.com folder. Your cover letter should include the Job ID number you are applying for, the title of the position, your full name and the last 4 digits of your social security number. *If you are a current employee returning from active military service, you may be eligible for promotion preference if the active military service qualifies for Veterans' Preference. Please note that Veterans' Preference applies only to a Veterans' first promotion after reinstatement or reemployment, without exception. Educational Requirements If your education was obtained in the United States, the County recognizes degrees or diplomas which are accredited by an agency recognized by the United States Department of Education (USDE) or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). If you have obtained education from a country other than the United States, your degree or diploma must be evaluated to determine the United States equivalency by a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Service (NACES) or the Association of International Credentials Evaluations (AICE) at your expense. Address Address: 450 E South Street Orlando, FL 32801 Notes Selected candidate will be required to successfully complete the pre-employment drug, physical and background check. Seniority level

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Full-time Job function

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