Employee Srvc Specialist

JOB
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Advanced and specialized work providing support to the Employee Services Manager. This position is responsible for providing services related to Worker’s Compensation, Employee Benefits, Wellness programming, recordkeeping, including personnel files, database information, and administrative duties.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Assist employees with personnel matters, health insurance, and other benefit problems. Processes the record updates for all personnel and benefit selection transactions, including new hires, transfers, promotions, terminations, and evaluations in a timely manner. Conducts bi-monthly orientation/enrollment meetings for new employees. Processes all enrollment forms with the Benefit carriers. Maintains and ensures the accuracy of the information in the personnel and benefits databases (training, education, certifications, etc.) Responsible for making corrections to the information as required. Handles and routes all workers’ compensation claims. Maintains database of injured employees. Acts as liaison between injured workers, departments, and the insurance carrier. Conducts monthly safety meetings as well as prepares packets and minutes for the meetings. In addition, organizes and conducts safety training. Develops programs to promote wellness and improve the general health of employees. Organizes and conducts wellness training for employees with support from the Employee Benefit Consultant. Develops and conducts various training programs, including Workplace Violence, Anti-harassment, Employee Manual, and Diversity. Process motor vehicle checks and background checks on applicants and employees as required. Composes correspondence and memoranda for the Employee Services Manager, including copying and faxing. Establish and maintain a Records Management Policy. Prepare documents and records for record retention or destruction. Maintain the Salary Schedule throughout the year by updating information for the next years’ budget. In case of an emergency or crisis situation (hurricane, flood, etc.), the position must respond/perform recovery duties assigned by the immediate supervisor. Employees hired on or after February 1, 2016, must be a tobacco-free person, both on and off the job, for at least one (1) year immediately preceding application and maintain the same tobacco-free status throughout the term of employment. Face tattoos (from ear to ear and hairline of the forehead to the bottom of the chin) are prohibited. Maintains regular physical attendance during normal work hours as assigned at one of the County’s offices or work facilities to work evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays as required. (These essential job functions are not to be construed as a complete statement of all duties performed. Employees will be required to perform other job-related marginal duties as requested.)

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL SKILLS: Acceptable vision (with or without correction).Acceptable hearing (with or without correction).Ability to operate a computer.Ability to access file cabinets for filing and retrieval of data.Ability to sit at a desk and view a display screen for extended periods.Ability to answer the telephone and provide information.