Benefits Administrator

Buncombe County Government

Benefits Administrator focused on administering employee benefits for approximately 1,800 employees at Buncombe County. Overseeing health and retirement programs while enhancing employee experience.

Posted 7/7/2026full-timeAsheville • North Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $76,616 - $97,188 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Administer employee benefit programs, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability insurance
Serve as liaison between the County and benefit vendors, brokers, third-party administrators, and retirement agencies
Coordinate and administer the annual open enrollment process
Review and reconcile benefit invoices and payroll deductions to ensure accuracy
Create and configure all benefit plans, rates, eligibility parameters and passive events within the HCM system

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Public Administration, Business Administration, or a related field
Four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in employee benefits administration
At least two (2) years of experience in benefits design, strategy, and/or program management
Certification such as SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, SPHR, or CEBS preferred

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Hard Skills & Tools

Benefits Program ManagementBenefits DesignPayroll ReconciliationHCM System ConfigurationEligibility Parameters Creation

Certifications

SHRM-CPSHRM-SCPPHRSPHRCEBS