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Position Overview:
- Lead administration of employee benefits programs for County's 1,800 employees and their dependents.
- Serve as primary subject matter expert on health and welfare, retirement, and wellness initiatives.
- Work under general supervision of the Compensation & Benefits Manager.
Key Responsibilities:
- Process benefit enrollments, changes, terminations, and qualifying life events in HRIS.
- Coordinate annual open enrollment and employee communications.
- Reconcile benefit invoices and payroll deductions for accuracy.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in HR, Public Administration, or related field plus four years of benefits experience.
- At least two years in benefits design, strategy, or program management.
- SHRM-CP, PHR, or CEBS certification preferred.
Work Environment:
- Position based in Asheville, NC with required two-hour drive proximity.
- Initial in-office training required; hybrid schedule possible after training.
- Interviews anticipated July-August; target start in early to mid-September.
Buncombe County Government
Buncombe County Government provides public services to residents of Buncombe County, North Carolina. Their Human Resources team of 24 professionals supports approximately 1,800 employees across six functional areas, fostering a culture of respect, integrity, collaboration, honesty, and equity.