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Human Resources Benefits Specialist

The Position

The City of Beaverton is looking for an experienced human resource professional with expertise in administering employee benefits—including health and life insurance, retirement plans, and leave programs—while ensuring regulatory compliance.

In this role, you will serve as the city’s benefits expert and support more than 600 employees by interpreting policies, resolving employee or vendor-related issues and partnering with departments across the organization. You will lead key processes such as Open Enrollment, vendor coordination, and benefits education, all while helping shape policies and programs that support the well-being of employees and their families.

This position is ideal for someone who is a self-starter, values collaboration, understands and embodies confidentiality, and is committed to helping employees make informed benefit decisions. For more information on Beaverton’s employee benefits, please visit our website.

This is a full-time, non-exempt, Management3 (M3) position. There is one vacancy. The classification is Human Resources Specialist.

Please click APPLY to submit your application via the City of Beaverton’s online portal. You will need to enter your work history and respond to several supplemental questions. Your education, skills, and experience will be evaluated using the information you provide in the application and supplemental questions. Attaching a resume or cover letter does not replace the requirement to fully complete the application.

Responsibilities

Employee benefits administration

Provide benefit-related information and training to employees through in-person and virtual sessions, ensuring understanding of plan offerings, enrollment timelines, and leave options.
Coordinate and monitor employee benefit eligibility and enrollment. Ensure compliance with COBRA and other federal and state regulations.
Plan and execute the city’s annual Benefits Open Enrollment process, including timeline development, vendor coordination, communicating with employees, and facilitating events at various city facilities and locations.
Review proposals, contracts, and policies from insurance carriers and other benefits providers.
Audit monthly invoices and billing statements from benefit providers. Reconcile discrepancies and collaborate with payroll and vendors to ensure accurate and timely processing.
Develop and maintain positive working relationships with all benefit plan vendors, working with them to problem-solve when necessary and resolve questions around plan provisions.

Leave coordination and management

Support the administration of leave programs by responding to employee and supervisor inquiries, auditing leave data, and coordinating with third-party administrators to ensure accurate processing and resolution of issues.
Monitor developments related to benefits and related federal, state, and local laws and policies including FMLA, OFLA, PLO, ADA, COBRA, HIPAA, ACA, and labor agreements to ensure program compliance.

Employee wellness and engagement

Coordinate with external partners to organize financial wellness sessions that support employees' long-term retirement and financial planning goals.
Represent HR at city events, including wellness fairs, benefit information sessions, engagement activities, and committee meetings. Serve as a Business Associate for assigned city locations.
Develop benefit communications (email updates, internal newsletter articles, etc.) to increase employee awareness and engagement.
Coordinate with vendors and other external partners to provide activities and education to employees.

Qualifications

Minimum qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in human resources, public administration, business, or a related field; and
2 years of experience administering employee benefits; or
An equivalent combination of education and experience enabling the incumbent to perform the essential functions of the position.

Licensing and special requirements

Valid driver’s license and ability to meet the city’s driving standards.
Ability to pass reference checks and education verification, and satisfy the requirements of a background check, including Criminal Justice Information Services fingerprints.

Studies have shown that some candidates forego applying for a position if they do not believe they meet 100% of the hiring criteria. The city’s talent acquisition goals include hiring the candidate who is best able to meet the performance objectives of the role. We encourage people with non-traditional skill sets and experiences to apply, even if you believe you do not meet 100% of the qualifications and hiring criteria described.

Compensation

Wage range: $34.70- $46.51 hourly

Starting pay within the posted range is based on a review of your related work experience, as required by the Oregon Equal Pay Act. We compare the experience shown in your application materials with the qualifications for the position. Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will start at step. Applicants whose work history clearly demonstrates additional directly related experience may be placed at a higher step within the range.

To ensure an accurate evaluation, please include all relevant work history in your application, including part-time, volunteer, or other roles that show related experience.

Total compensation package and benefits

In addition to competitive pay, the city offers a wide variety of benefits to regular employees which make up an exceptional total compensation package.

The city pays the full retirement contribution to the Oregon Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS) including the employee portion; provides employees with an opportunity to participate in a deferred compensation retirement plan; makes available a public service loan forgiveness program and tuition reimbursement program; and offers excellent health, dental, vision and life insurance coverage.

Additional benefits include excellent paid time off (PTO) accrual, PTO cash out options, wellness programs and incentives, an employer funded Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) VEBA, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and bilingual pay premiums.

The City of Beaverton provides a generous benefit package, including excellent medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage; and employer-paid PERS retirement. Learn more about your options and employee-based benefits by clicking the link below.

Employee Benefits | Beaverton, OR - Official Website (beavertonoregon.gov)

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