Benefits Coordinator I

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Title:  Benefits Coordinator I

Department:  Human Resources

Location:  New Port Richey, Florida

Job Type:  Full Time

Salary Range: $52,243.00 - $73,140.00

Closing Date:  Thu. 02/19/26 11:59 PM Eastern Time

General Description: Pasco County Human Resources department is currently seeking a Benefits Coordinator I to join the team. This role involves responsible, specialized clerical work in the insurance division.

Essential Job Functions: Serves as Insurance Coordinator for County employees. Assists with the orientation and processing of new employees in the County's group health/life/disability/dental/EAP insurance program and explaining the benefits available to them as a County employee. Files enrollment forms according to effective date and reports to the appropriate group carriers for inclusion in the plan and the printing of Insurance ID cards. Assists with filing disability and life insurance claims and resolving problem claims for the approximately 2000+ County employees plus those of the participating Elected Officials. Provides clarification and interpretation of coverages. Verifies coverages to Doctor's offices and hospitals.

Responsible for preparing all notifications in accordance with the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA). Advises all employees (and their eligible dependents) terminating employment with Pasco County of their rights to continue health/dental benefits in accordance with the Federal COBRA laws. Advises employees/dependents no longer eligible for COBRA of their rights to conversion under the terms of the group health/life/dental insurance program. Advises retirees of their rights to continue benefits through the County's group insurance programs.

Responsible for the input and tracking of the Division's requisitions and purchase orders. Verifies receipt of goods and prepares for payment. Produces Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) notifications and tracking for all related certifications and requests.

Responsible for assisting employees with FRS (Florida Retirement System) enrollment, disability retirement, service retirement, DROP enrollment and DROP retirement. Assists with ESS open enrollment set up. Maintains electronic benefits enrollments as well as paper enrollments by entering into HRIS.  Performs related work as required.  Assists with the review of all incoming insurance mail and makes distribution. Composes answers to letters and responses to inquiries. Performs related work as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of the practices and procedures involved in administering the various insurance programs.
• Knowledge of modern office practices and procedures.
• Ability to make mathematical computations with reasonable speed and accuracy.
• Ability to prepare concise and comprehensive reports and written communication, and to communicate effectively and tactfully with the public and employees.      

Minimum Requirements:

PHYSICAL SKILLS:  Ability to communicate effectively using verbal, written and visual communication.

EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:  Graduation from and accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business, Social Science or a related field and two (2) years of insurance background required OR graduation from and accredited college or university with an Associate degree in Human Resources, Business, Social Science or a related field and four (4) years of insurance background. 

LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS OR REGISTRATIONS:  Must possess a valid Florida driver's license.

ADA STATEMENT:  A qualified employee or applicant with a disability may be afforded a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential job functions of a position in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE:  Pasco County BOCC is a drug-free workplace in accordance with Federal and Florida law.

EMERGENCY RESPONSE/RECOVERY ACTIVITIES:  All employees will be required to work before, during, or after an emergency. During an emergency, employees may temporarily be assigned to work and perform duties outside the normal scope of their position, location and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens.

VETERANS' PREFERENCE: Under Section 295.07, F.S., Chapter SSA-7, Pasco County BCC provides to Veterans, that preference in appointment will be given to preference-eligible applicants.