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Title: 232 - Benefits Business Partner

Organization: OD&HR: Safety and Risk Management

Department: Safety/Risk Management

Location: OD&HR

Rate of Pay: $47,233.81

Job Summary

The Benefits Business Partner plays an important role to ensure that workplaces follow federal and state guidelines for job safety, disability law and claims management that could affect the rights of employees or employers. The Benefits Business Partner is responsible to maintain employee Workers Compensation program and assist in the administration of the Health Insurance benefit program. Responsible for claims monitoring and administration, report generation, and communication with employees. Records and serves as a liaison to insurance agents/companies’ managers, insurance carriers, medical staff/providers, and lawyers on behalf of city employees.

Competencies

• Ethical Practice
• Critical Thinking
• Time Management
• Problem Solving
• Communication
• Consultation
• Global & Cultural Awareness
• Benefits Expertise
• Relationship Management

Key Functions/Knowledge/Skills

• Responsible for entering work injury related data for all active employees and facilitating Workers Compensation claims.
• Provides technical guidance and training to administrative personnel, supervisors, managers, and City Departments regarding Workers Compensation processes.
• Assists employees by corresponding with insurance adjusters to facilitate work related claims.
• Performs a variety of specialized and analytical duties involved in Workers Compensation claims and processing; assures compliance with applicable laws, codes, rules, and regulations; maintains current knowledge of current legislation regarding Workers Compensation issues.
• Serves as a technical resource to employees concerning Workers Compensation; responds to calls from employees, third party administrator, physicians, medical facilities, and others
• Monitors and records appropriate leave usage related to Workers Compensation benefits; notifies payroll and other appropriate personnel regarding adjustments.
• Serves as a liaison between return-to-work program, injured employees, and administrators in relation to returning injured employees back to work due to work related injuries.
• Assists with preparing information for ADSO and safety meetings.
• Responsible for Health Insurance Benefits administration enrollment and deduction processes of the department.
• Assists employees by corresponding with insurance agents to facilitate health-related claims.
• Enters supplemental policy deductions submitted during open enrollment each year and assist employees with deduction updates on a bi-weekly basis.
• Able to communicate fluently in English & Spanish for daily employee interaction.

Minimum Education & Experience

Associate degree in Business or General Studies.
Bachelor of Business Administration, Management, or related HR field, preferred.
A minimum of three (3) years of progressively responsible experience resolving complex employee issues.
Working knowledge of multiple human resource disciplines, including compensation practices, employee and union relations, diversity, and federal and state respective employment laws.

Special Certifications & Licenses

Valid Texas Driver’s License.
Obtain HIPPA certification within one month of employment.

Independence & Judgement

Noticeable judgment; must plan for long-term; must recognize and resolve problems and situations through appropriate means applying specific types of procedures to issues without indicated guidance or destination, addresses issues that need attention, etc.; involves freedom in selection of work methods among approved routines, setting of priorities, or sequencing of tasks within established rules.

Initiative & Ingenuity

General guidelines; occasionally requires interpretation of available options to apply to non-standard situations; day-to-day work drives priorities.

Supervisory & Responsibility

Does not supervise.

Financial Responsibility

Calculates amounts due, using some judgment; receives and processes larger amounts; balances receipts and cash from one or more other employees; monitors budget; brings problems to attention of supervisor; has substantive input into overall organizational budget.

Level & Frequency of Outside Contact

Frequent contact with the public or other organizations; interactions may require obtaining cooperation of people; courtesy and tact are required when dealing with moderately difficult or sensitive issues.

Physical Demands

Office job with little or occasional light physical effort.

Responsibility for Equipment & Property

Responsible for use of equipment/property such as office equipment, supplies, etc., which are used in office.

Working Conditions

Office job, no adverse conditions.

Other Requirements

The City of Brownsville requires all employees to successfully pass a Drug & Alcohol examination and a Background Check.

ADA Requirements

The City of Brownsville is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the City to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are invited to discuss accommodations.

Benefits

The City of Brownsville offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support its employees' well-being and future. Employees participate in a robust retirement plan through the Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) City to Employee Matching Ratio 2:1, with eligibility for retirement after 5 years of service at age 60 or 20 years of service at any age.
The City provides exceptional health benefits, including medical, dental, and life insurance plans for employees and their families, along with vision coverage for employees enrolled in health insurance through MetLife. Employees and their dependents can also access care at Frontier Clinic at no cost when covered by the City's health plan. Additionally, pet insurance is available as a voluntary benefit.
Employees have access to deferred compensation plans through Equitable and supplemental insurance options from AFLAC and Colonial Life. Full-time employees accrue 10 sick days and 15 vacation days annually.
The City offers parental leave concurrent with FMLA for eligible employees, longevity pay, and 100% tuition assistance up to $5,000 annually. Furthermore, Brownsville observes 14 holidays per year, plus two floating holidays, giving employees a balanced and rewarding work-life experience.

Starting in fiscal year 2025, employees will have access to flexible scheduling options as part of our commitment to work-life balance.

EEOC Statements

The City of Brownsville does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors.