Associate's Degree from an accredited college or university in Business Management, Human Resources, Organizational Development or related field
A minimum of three (3) years of benefit or retirement administration experience
Preferred Education and Experience
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Business Management, Human Resources, Organizational Development or related field
Previous administration experience in the fields of retirement, leave of absence and/or w orkers' compensation
Required Licenses or Certifications
Possession of a valid Michigan driver's license and operable, insured automobile for authorized travel
COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIES
Knowledge of:
Public sector benefit and retirement programs
Macomb County Employees Retirement System Ordinance
Human Resources policies, procedures and processes
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and other laws and policies regarding confidentiality
Various computer systems, including Workday, Precision, ADP, Gallagher, vendor systems, Onbase, and Microsoft Office
Database applications and report writing, data mining and collection for operational review
Skill in:
Interpersonal skills necessary to develop and maintain effective and appropriate working relationships with staff and the public
Assigning, prioritizin
Benefits
Health insuranceDental insuranceVision insurance
Additional Information
As part of our total benefit package, Macomb County proudly offers medical, dental, and vision coverage, with no monthly premium to employees for single, two (2) person or family coverage. Health care, dental and vision benefits are effective the first day of employment.
To learn more about Macomb County benefits click here
CLASSIFICATION TITLE:
Human Resources Specialist -Benefits & Retirement
SALARY:
$66,559.45 - $86,089.08
DEPARTMENT:
Human Resources and Labor Relations
Opening Date:
06/04/2026
Closing Date:
06/18/2026 12:00 a.m.
FLSA Stat us: Non-exempt - overtime pursuant to Human Resources policy
Employment Relations hip: Just cause subject to probationary period
GENERAL SUMMARY
Under direction of the Benefits Administrator, assists in the administration of all benefit programs, including healthcare, retirement, health and wellness. Oversees the enrollment processes; reconciles and audits invoices, determines eligibility; consults and advises new hires, employees and retirees on healthcare and retirement options.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Assists the Benefits Administrator in the administration of benefits programs, including healthcare, retirement, health and wellness.
Assists with the design, configuring, testing, implementation and maintenance of retirement and/or benefits in Workday.
Oversees the enrollment processes for new hires and retirees into the correct benefit plan based on eligibility criteria.
Calculates, reconciles and audits invoices, eligibility for retirement, dependent eligibility, and pension calculations.
Consults and advises new hires, employees, and retirees on availability and eligibility for healthcare and retirement options.
Communicates with employees, retirees, former employees, and vendors about benefit programs, procedures, changes, and government-mandated disclosures.
Assists in the administration of Worker's Compensation, Americans with Disabilities Act, and leave of absence processing.
Consults with legal counsel, as necessary, on benefit and retirement related issues.
Researches and resolves employee and retiree issues to ensure proper administration of plan member benefits for all applicable plans.
Manages and maintains information systems, including Workday, to support benefit and retirement processes.
Investigates and assists to resolve issues impacting employees in enrollment to eligible programs.
Supports the day to day activities of Human Resources Assistants assigned in the same program area.
Collaborates with the Benefits Administrator to support Macomb County's open enrollment process, drafts communication material, updates Workday, attends meetings, processes changes and meets with employees and retirees as needed.
Prepares and completes monthly reports as needed for the Retirement Board and leadership team.
Serves as the liaison to the Macomb County Retirement Board and Defined Contribution Advisory Board including attendance at all meetings.
Oversees and calculates the process of employee payoffs when employees are retiring or exiting employment with Macomb County.
Manages projects as related to healthcare benefits and retirement programs.
Operates an automobile to perform assigned job functions.
Performs related duties as assigned.
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