Human Resources Specialist or Human Resources Associate III (Retirement) Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/gwinnett/jobs/newprint/4696724) Apply  Human Resources Specialist or Human Resources Associate III (Retirement) Salary See Position Description Location Gwinnett County, GA Job Type Full-Time Merit Job Number 24-02778 Department Department of Human Resources Opening Date 10/23/2024 Closing Date 11/7/2024 11:59 PM Eastern FLSA Exempt + Description + Benefits + Questions Class Summary Job Description This position is on a team responsible for managing the County's retirement plans and retiree benefits, to include billing, enrollment, and changes. The team is also responsible for managing Defined Benefit payments through third party vendors through funding and reconciliation. This team also facilitates retirement meetings and trainings for active and retired Gwinnett County plan participants. Essential Duties + Submit and balance all DC & DB payroll contributions and annuity payroll. + Develop and coordinate with retirement vendors to implement employee training that will drive retirement readiness. + Ensure all retirement changes are processed for active employees and retirees (deferrals, loans, distributions, etc.). + Assist retirees in understanding benefits and resolving issues. + Assist employees with retirement questions. + Process retiree and active employee death claims. + Enter retirement actions and confirm final pay is accurate. + Manage retiree benefits to include invoicing, changes and audits as necessary. + Research plan documents and legacy systems to determine retirement benefits eligibility. + Other duties as assigned Public Speaking Duties + Present retirement seminars to active employees. + Present benefit seminars to retirees. + Conduct one-on-one meetings with employees and retirees. Human Resources Specialist The grade for this position is C41(1). Salary range of $58,649 to $68,180. Salary will be dependent on education and experience. Effective 4/11/2023, this position is eligible for the Employee Referral Program. Minimum Qualifications + Associate's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or a clearly related field AND + Four years of progressively responsible experience in one or more of the stated specialty areas: group benefits programs, training, retirement programs, and/or worker's compensations; OR + An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above will also be considered. Human Resources Associate III The grade for this position is C42(1). Salary range of $63,780 to $74,145. Salary will be dependent on education and experience. Minimum Qualifications + Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or a clearly related field AND + Three years of specialized HR experience or one year of general human resources experience; OR + An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above will also be considered. Preferred Qualifications in addition to the above minimum qualifications + Experience in presenting retirement seminars and benefit seminars + Five years of experience in benefits administration, pension and retirement programs, or human resources. For information related to position-specific essential duties, knowledge and skills, and physical requirements, please click one of the links below: Human Resources Specialist (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/gwinnett/classspecs/newprint/811531) Human Resources Associate III Note: The class specifications listed on this website are not the official class specifications for Gwinnett County and are subject to change. For more information about this department, please click here (https://www.gwinnettcounty.com/departments/hr) . Additional Information About Gwinnett County Welcome to Gwinnett County — one of America's fastest-growing counties for the past 20 years. Our dynamic and exciting county combines the best of big-city living with the comforts of the suburbs. The county's population in 2000 was about 588,448 and we’ve only continued to grow since then, with the population expected to reach one million by the year 2022. Gwinnett has many advantages, beginning with its location and road system. The county is just 45 minutes from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and 30 minutes from downtown Atlanta. Thanks to this location, 80 percent of the U.S. population is within a two-hour flight. Georgia Highway 316 has been extended to Athens, reducing travel time to the University of Georgia to 25 minutes. Gwinnett's infrastructure includes more than 2,750 miles of roadways to provide excellent mobility for our residents. The County Administrator and County Attorney are appointed by the Board of Commissioners and serve at its pleasure. To implement the Board's policy directives, the County Administrator uses a management team consisting of members of his immediate staff and 14 department directors. The 14 departments that make up the executive side are Police Services, Fire and Emergency Services, Corrections, Communications, Support Services, Financial Services, Community Services, Human Resources, Information Technology Services, Law, Planning and Development, Water Resources, Child Advocacy & Juvenile Services, and Transportation. Each department is run by a director who is charged with managing operations in a manner which stresses the County’s values. In addition to the executive side of County government, certain services are provided through Constitutional officers and independent elected officials. These external offices are created by the Georgia Constitution or through state law. In Gwinnett, they include the Sheriff, Tax Commissioner, District Attorney, Solicitor, Probate Court Judge, and Chief Magistrate. Vision Gwinnett is the preferred community where everyone thrives! Mission Gwinnett proudly supports our vibrantly connected community by delivering superior services. Values Integrity: We believe in being honest, building trust, and having strong moral principles. Accountability: We believe in stewardship, transparency, and sustainability. Equity: We believe in fairness and respect for all. Inclusivity: We believe in engaging, embracing, and unifying our communities. Innovation: We believe in continual adaptation of technology, process, and experience. Hiring Process Gwinnett County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information regarding our hiring process, please click the links below: + Hiring Process (https://www.gwinnettcounty.com/web/gwinnett/departments/hr/employmentandtesting/hiringprocess) + FAQs Gwinnett County is committed to creating a diverse workforce. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we prohibit discrimination on the basis of genetic information (including sex), race, color, national origin (including ancestry), gender (identity and expression), sexual orientation, age, marital status, familial status (including pregnancy), disability, military or veteran status, religion, political affiliation, immigration status, homeless status, or any other category protected by law. Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities may be requested. If you need an accommodation during the application, interview, or testing process, contact Human Resources at 770.822.7915 or HREmployeeRelations@GwinnettCounty.com. This email is only for accommodation requests; for questions related to job postings, use jobs@gwinnettcounty.com. Our Benefits program is designed to support every aspect of our employees’ lives, from physical and emotional to social and financial. Along with their salary, employees receive a variety of comprehensive benefits as part of their total compensation. On average, our employees’ benefits are worth 48 percent of their base salary! In other words, employees would spend nearly half of their pay to purchase these benefits on their own. For employees’ medical premium alone, the County contributes an average of 91 percent of the cost! Health + Medical plans for active and retired employees + Dental and vision plans + Prescription drug plan Wellness + Onsite Employee Wellness Center + 24/7 Employee Assistance Program (EAP) + Immunizations + Wellness education and incentive programs + Annual wellness fair Family and Career + Training and professional development opportunities + Family planning benefits + Four weeks of paid parental leave Time + Annual/Sick Leave + 12 paid holidays per calendar year + 1 paid floating holiday per calendar year Money + Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care + Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) available + Health Savings Account (HSA) available + Retirement and Savings Plans + 401(a) Defined Contribution + 457 (b) Deferred Compensation + Longevity pay + Tuition reimbursement + Financial education programs Protection + Basic, optional, and dependent life insurance + Short-term and long-term disability + Critical illness and accident insurance + Hospital indemnity insurance + Identity theft protection To learn more about the Benefits offered at Gwinnett County, click here (https://www.gwinnettcounty.com/web/gwinnett/departments/hr/benefitsinformation) . 01 Have you completed a degree in Human Resources or a related field? + Have not completed a degree in the specified fields of study + Completed associate degree in the specified fields of study + Completed bachelor's degree in the specified fields of study + Completed master's degree or higher in the specified fields of study 02 How many years of benefits, pension, and/or retirement program administration experience do you have? + none + less than 1 year + 1 year to less than 2 years + 2 years to less than 3 years + 3 years to less than 4 years + 4 years to less than 5 years + 5 years to less than 6 years + 6 years to less than 7 years + 7 years to less than 8 years + 8 years to less than 9 years + 9 years to less than 10 years + 10 or more years 03 Describe your experience with benefits, pension, and retirement program administration. If none, type N/A. 04 Have you ever led a formally scheduled, in-person, classroom training as the instructor/facilitator in front of 10 or more adult learners? + Yes + No 05 If you answered yes to question #4, please describe the formally scheduled training. If you answered no, please respond with N/A. 06 Have you ever led a virtual training session (WebEx, Zoom, Teams, etc.)? + Yes + No 07 If you answered yes to question #6, please provide a description of the virtual training. If you answered no, please respond with N/A. Required Question Agency Gwinnett County Address 75 Langley Drive Lawrenceville, Georgia, 30046 Phone 770.822.7915 770.822.7923 Website http://www.gwinnettcountyjobs.com