Human Resources Analyst (Benefits)

SALARY

The minimum salary is $59,596.16 annually.
This position is not eligible for overtime (exempt); however, the city has a compensatory time leave program for employees that grants leave time for hours worked in excess of forty hours.
Pay Grade 521

FILING DEADLINE DATE

The deadline to apply is Monday, June 29, 2026.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The purpose of this classification is the administration and consultation of Human Resources processes, programs, and policies in the areas including but not limited to employee & labor relations, training & development, benefits, and performance management.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor's degree in a related field
Two (2) years of related experience
Additional years of related education may substitute for years of experience
Additional years of related experience may substitute for years of education

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Assist in administering employee benefit programs, including counseling employees on benefit options, maintaining accurate benefit records, and providing benefits orientation
Investigate and resolve complex or non-routine benefit issues such as coverage denials, termination discrepancies, and eligibility questions
Manage benefit enrollments, terminations, and qualifying life events in HRIS systems and carrier platforms (medical, dental, vision, FSA, HSA, etc.)
Run weekly interface files, identify discrepancies, and resolve any issues to ensure accurate and timely data flow between internal HR systems and external vendors
Support the planning, communication, and execution of annual Open Enrollment and ongoing enrollment activities
Serve as a liaison between employees and third-party benefit vendors, clearly communicating coverage details, eligibility criteria, and program requirements
Maintain current knowledge of benefit plans, industry trends, regulatory requirements, and program offerings
Assist with HR special projects, including the development of Excel reports, PowerPoint presentations, forms, letters, memos, and other documentation
Review and reconcile monthly benefit invoices to ensure accuracy and resolve discrepancies with carriers or internal records
Serve as the backup to the HR Manager during their absence, supporting decision-making, communication, and maintaining operational continuity across HR functions
Perform related work as assigned

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

All positions require drug testing and background check before employment and may require a post-job offer physical as stated in Ordinances 21-14(b), 22-13 and 23-16.

HOW TO APPLY

Submit LFUCG electronic application through lexingtonky.gov/jobs and attach/upload applicable documents to verify your education, training, certification/license(s), or DD214 (for military preference with appropriate discharge) by filing deadline date.

RESUMES CANNOT BE SUBSTITUTED FOR THE APPLICATION, but are highly encouraged to be attached/uploaded to the application.

Please note that the section titled "Application Questionnaire" has to be completed every time a new or revised application is submitted. Even if other information is pre-filled, the Questionnaire does not transfer.

***APPLICANTS WHO FAIL TO COMPLETE THE ELECTRONIC APPLICATION IN ITS ENTIRETY WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FURTHER***

CLOSING STATEMENT

Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government offers an outstanding benefits package. Links to our most popular benefits are below:

Health and wellness benefits: lexingtonky.gov/benefits
Paid and unpaid time off benefits: lexingtonky.gov/working/employee-handbook#chapter-4-paid-and-unpaid-time-off-benefits
Direct deposit is required of all employees.

The LFUCG is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer, and as such is committed to nondiscrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay and other aspects of employment.