Human Resources and Benefits Administrator

The town of Yarmouth is searching for an experienced human resources professional to join our team.

Working under the administrative direction of the Director of Human Resources, performs varied and responsible duties requiring thorough knowledge of departmental operations, with particular regard to benefits administration. Works independently within departmental policies and procedures. Unusual cases are referred to the department head.

Communicates all benefit plan information to employees during onboarding meetings, during current employment via periodic meetings or written updates, in conjunction with an employee’s termination or retirement and throughout retirement, as needed.

Assists in the development of special projects and management plans that generate programs at a town wide level.

Administers all employee benefits programs, including multiple health insurance programs for both current and retired employees, life insurance, dental insurance, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, disability insurance, special discount and payroll deduction programs, and other contracted benefit programs. Processes enrollments, changes and terminations; communicates with payroll for required deductions. Reconciles and processes insurance invoices. Maintains accurate and up-to-date subscriber lists. Maintains records regarding life insurance for retirees.

Maintains personnel records for year-round, part-time and full-time employees relating to employment, compensation, benefits, and leaves of absence, evaluation, discipline and separation. Provides guidance and assistance to employees throughout the organization on same.

Plans and coordinates employee benefits events, including the annual Open Enrollment, Benefits Fair, Employee Recognition, and Cape Cod Municipal Health Group sponsored Wellness Programs.

Maintains records and processes paperwork for the Cape Cod Municipal Health Group and the Barnstable County Retirement Association.

May serve on related committees, including the Cape Cod Municipal Health Group.

Performs variety of specialized administrative procedures which may involve performing factual research, analysis, calculations; maintaining database. May perform grant administration duties such as preparation of applications, reimbursement requests and tracking of related expenditures.

Performs data analysis and reports to assist with collective bargaining.

Assists with implementation and maintenance of wage and compensation system for municipal employees.

Participates and supports activities of town wide safety committee.

May provide employment verification data on claims for unemployment; researches unusual claims; takes the initiative to analyze or investigate current or past claims so as to recommend changes to minimize the town’s future liability; processes reimbursable claims for payment.

Ability to interpret and follow applicable OSHA regulations as they pertain to the work environment.

Performs similar or related work as required or as situation dictates.

Recommended minimum qualifications:

Education and experience:
Bachelor’s degree in human resource management or business administration and seven years of work experience in a business environment, with three or more years of experience in human resources and/or benefit administration; or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required.

Application procedure:

Please complete an employment application form found at www.yarmouth.ma.us/jobs. Submit completed employment application form, resume and cover letter to humanresources@yarmouth.ma.us with “HR and Benefits Administrator” in the subject line and include your full name, address, phone number and email address on the cover letter and resume.