St. Petersburg College

POSITION DESCRIPTION

POSITION TITLE: Human Resources Program Specialist

DEPARTMENT: Human Resources  SITE: DO

SALARY SCHEDULE: Career - GRADE: 6

BASIC FUNCTION:

Provide highly responsible, paraprofessional support in the benefits administration program of the HR department. 

SAMPLES of RESPONSIBILITIES (actual duties will vary as assigned):

• Assist in the planning, schedule and conduct of benefits open enrollment sessions
• Serve as liaison between employment and Pay/benefits for the proper processing of budgeted personnel, prepare contracts and files accordingly.
• Prepare final payments/requisitions for all benefits and deduction programs following reconciliation with appropriate HR area (mostly benefits)
• Maintain benefits accounting records and reports.
• Process employee and dependant fee waivers
• Prepare materials and administer process for college employee awards and recognition program.
• Audit monthly claim history with bank withdrawals and reconcile the monthly enrollment data with deductions.
• Assist with the review and verification of Wellness reimbursements
• Assist in the administration of the Medical Expense Reimbursement Program and serve as liaison with third party administrator
• Serve as liaison between employment and Pay/benefits for the proper processing of budgeted personnel, prepare contracts and files accordingly. 
• Prepare materials and administer process for college employee awards and recognition program
• Provides assistance to United Way Campaign Coordinator by collecting pledges from employees, maintaining database of employees’ contributions.  Prepares report of number of payroll deductions for contributions.  Sends thank-you letters to employees who make pledges during campaign. Completes United Way Pledge Summary Card for United Way Representative; prepares receipt for United Way representative of cash and check pledges.
• Performs records search and special data research and analysis.
• Makes reports of findings to appropriate college administrators. May prepare written or verbal reports depending on the needs and circumstances.
• Performs special projects for college administration as assigned.
• Performs related duties as required.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Associate’s degree or completion of two (2) years of college with courses related to the job responsibilities.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

Five (5) years of related experience (or equivalent combination of training and experience)

KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

Knowledge of human Resources Management practices. Knowledge of sentence structure and word usage. Skill in reading comprehension. Ability to assess applicant's experience via the telephone or in person. Ability to make sound judgments based on facts found in analyzing key HR situations, Possession of a valid Florida Drivers License. Skill in the use of a computer. Verbal and written communications skills. Ability to deal with people, agencies and organizations. Ability to handle sensitive situations.