Human Resources Administrator-Benefits Manager, Schuyler County

Schuyler County Job Opening

Human Resources Administrator-Benefits Manager

Human Resources Department

LAST DATE TO FILE:  March 5, 2025, by 4:30pm                     

SALARY: $60,060 - $67,567 (Commensurate with experience) Excellent benefits package which includes NYS Retirement; Health Insurance; option for Deferred Compensation, paid sick, personal, holiday, and vacation time. 

HOW TO APPLY: Applicants must submit an original Civil Service “Application for Employment and/or Examination” to Schuyler County Civil Service office.  Applications accepted via fax or email for this exam.  Applications can be submitted to: Schuyler Civil Service; 105 Ninth Street., Unit 21, Watkins Glen, NY 14891. Applications can be obtained at the Civil Service office or online at https://schuylercounty.us/DocumentCenter/View/842/Application-For-Employment-and-or-Examination?bidId=

 VACANCY:  At the present time, there is an anticipated vacancy of one full-time (35 hrs/week) opening in the Schuyler County Human Resources Department.  The person hired will need to take a Civil Service exam at a later date and be reachable on the list to gain permanency in the position.                                       

RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT:  Candidates must have been legal residents of Schuyler or a contiguous (Chemung, Seneca, Steuben, Tompkins and Yates) county for at least one month immediately preceding the date of the written examination. Preference in appointment may be given to a resident of the jurisdiction for which there is a vacancy.

JOB DESCRIPTION:  The work involves responsibility for assisting the Personnel Officer with administration of human resources program for Schuyler County and also managing the employee benefits program for the County.  The work is carried out in accordance with established procedures and requires the interpretation and application of Federal, State and County laws and policies as they relate to Human Resources administration. The work is performed under the general supervision of the Personnel Officer with leeway being allowed for the exercise of independent judgment in carrying out the details of the work.  Direct supervision may be exercised over subordinate personnel in the department.  Does related work as required.  

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES:

Assist in the management of all human resource programs;

Administer medical, dental, and vision plans for County employees and retirees;

Assist with the compliance of laws affecting employment including FLSA, OSHA, FMLA, ADA, COBRA, and drug screening;

Work with County departments and employees to process Disability, Workers Compensation and Health Insurance claims;

Calendar all time-off for employees on medical/worker’s compensation and FLMA leaves of absence;

Set-up of all benefits in database and maintain employee timecard records for employee benefit purposes;

Oversee new employee orientation and exit interview procedures;

Assist Personnel Officer with advising appointing authorities as to proper steps and techniques for solving personnel staffing and disciplinary problems within the scope of law, Schuyler County Policies and Procedures, and Union contracts;

Assist the Personnel Officer with investigations, grievances, negotiations, and representation at various hearings/meetings;

Collaborate with Personnel Officer in updating and editing Policies and Procedures, Management/Confidential Plan, and other relevant materials;

Assist in the preparation of departmental budget;

Collaborate dissemination of information and schedule various benefit sessions for benefit providers;

Comply with requests from NYS Retirement system by forwarding wage, employment and retirement related data;

Analyze and reconcile monthly health insurance census, report changes, and process voucher for payment;

Direct and participate in the preparation of a variety of reports concerning Human Resources issues;

Train and supervise subordinates, if applicable;

Gather information, prepare reports and make recommendations to the Personnel Officer.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:

Thorough knowledge of administration of insurance programs and other employee benefit programs;

Good knowledge of principles and practices of public personnel administration;

Good knowledge of the laws affecting employment;

Working knowledge of the organization and functions of local government;

Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel Spreadsheet;

Ability to organize and maintain accurate personnel/insurance records and files;

Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing;

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others;

Ability to analyze and resolve complex problems regarding Human Resources and employee benefits matters;

Ability to use personal computer to maintain records and create reports;

Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

A.  Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with a Bachelor’s degree, or higher, in Business Administration or Human Resources Management and two years of responsible professional experience in public or private human resources administration/related work; or

B.  Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with an Associate’s degree in Business Administration or Human Resources Management and four years of responsible professional experience in public or private human resources administration/related work; or

C. An equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits of A and B                        above.

Issue Date: February 20, 2025

105 Ninth Street , Unit 21

Watkins Glen, NY  14891

(607) 535-8190  

Fax:  (607) 535-8193

E-Mail:  civilservice@co.schuyler.ny.us