County of Milwaukee
Director of Employee Benefits
Job Announcement
Salary: $96,283.20 – $139,027.20
Milwaukee County has an immediate opening for an experienced employee benefits professional to oversee the Division of Employee Benefits. This division is responsible for the management of health care and pension benefit programs for active Milwaukee County employees and its retirees. This includes responsibility for all business activities, including contract solicitation, contract awards and monitoring; customer service; and budgeting, accounting and financial analysis. The Employee Benefit Administrator is appointed by the Director for the Department of Administrative Services and serves under his/her leadership; however such appointment requires confirmation by members of the Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors.
Milwaukee County: Milwaukee County has the largest population within the State of Wisconsin with just under one million residents. The County serves approximately 5,800 employees and averages over 3,000 applicants monthly and has a diverse workforce of approximately 39%. Milwaukee County consists of the nineteen (19) municipalities, including the City of Milwaukee and its surrounding areas.
Organizational Role: Under direction of the Director of the Administrative Services, this highly demanding position is responsible for the Division of Employee Benefits for Milwaukee County. The Employee Benefits Administrator will administer the fringe benefit program, including health care and retirement benefits for Milwaukee County employees and retirees. In addition, this position will: develop policy and operational procedures; provide leadership and direction for Milwaukee County benefit programs; conduct financial analysis of all fringe benefit programs; solicit, negotiate, and monitor benefit contracts; comply with all federal, state laws, county ordinances and contractual obligations with providers. The Employee Benefits division is divided into two functional areas: Employee Retirement System (ERS) and General Benefits and this position is responsible for the management and coordination of staff in these areas.
Minimum Qualifications: The qualified candidate will possess minimally a Masters Degree in Human Resources, Public Administration, Business, Management, or related field and seven years of progressively responsible experience with a large benefits division in a corporate, governmental, or non-profit environment. Professional endorsements and related certifications are highly desirable. The ideal candidate will demonstrate: knowledge of State and Federal Laws, rules and regulations governing health benefits and retirement programs; strong understanding of health care plan design, alternative delivery systems and health care finance; working knowledge of pension systems; knowledge of sound research and analysis techniques and actuarial principles and practices; and excellent interpersonal communication skills. The chosen candidate must be able to work collaboratively with all stakeholders including providers, County Board staff, County employees and its retirees.
The successful candidate must establish Milwaukee County residency within six (6) months of appointment. Milwaukee County provides a competitive benefits package.
Effective October 1st, 1998, background checks must be conducted on all individuals appointed to positions covered by Wisconsin Act 27 of the laws of 1997 and Wisconsin State Statute 50.5065. This requirement impacts all positions authorized in Milwaukee County Department of Human Services, Mental Health Division, as well as other positions in County Service. This is an unclassified position and exempt from Civil Service Rules. Interested candidates should submit their application and cover letter to
Milwaukee County Division of Administrative Services
901 North 9th Street, Room #308
Milwaukee, WI 53233
Attention: Ms. Barbara Pariseau
(E-mail address: bariseau@milwcnty.com)
Application materials must be submitted by August 12th, 2011
