City of Saint Paul

Compensation

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Join the Talent and Equity Resources/Human Resources Team as a Benefits Systems Support Specialist and help shape the future of public service through impactful benefit work. In this role you will perform a range of administrative support work maintaining and monitoring systems for benefit administration. As a City employee, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, a secure pension plan, performance pay incentives, and the opportunity to grow your professional career while making a meaningful difference in our community. Here's what you can expect to do: • Administer employee leaves and determine how employee time will be allocated between PMFL and FMLA • Pay vendor bills and resolve discrepancies • Provide support for open enrollment and benefit events • Prepare ad hoc reports as requested • For more information and essential functions, see the Benefits Systems Support Specialist Job Description Information Specific to this Position: This full-time position works regular daytime hours and is part of the Human Resources team located at 25 West 4th Street (City Hall Annex Building) in downtown Saint Paul. The position allows for a hybrid schedule with some remote work and assigned office days. Our Benefits: We offer competitive wages and a variety of excellent benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, retirement contributions, and paid holidays, vacation, sick time, and parental leave. Equity, Inclusion and Belonging: The City of Saint Paul is dedicated to dismantling systemic racial, cultural, and economic barriers that prevent people from fully enjoying and participating in our community and ensuring fairness in opportunities and outcomes for all individuals. At the City of Saint Paul, we want our workforce to reflect the diverse city that we serve. Our leaders are guided by an unapologetic equity agenda, which promotes the belief that true equity is building a city that works for all of us. We encourage you to apply as we are most interested in finding the best candidate for this job. Four years of responsible clerical/administrative experience. A bachelor’s degree in any field can substitute for four years of experience. An associate degree in any field can substitute for two years of experience. In all cases, work experience that includes knowledge and use of benefits and software systems is preferred. 1. Submit a City of Saint Paul online application by the closing date. 2. Upload or submit the following required document via the online application system. (Zip files and web links will not be accepted. Each uploaded attachment is limited to 10MB.). • Resume - please ensure your vacancy related experience is documented First time applying online? Read our How to Apply Online Guide. Need technical support? For help with the online application, please call 1-855-524-5627. Internal Job posting: This posting is only open to current, certified, classified City employees. Selection Process: Applicants who meet the minimum job requirements will be placed on a hiring list for consideration. Hiring Managers may interview/hire anyone from the list. You will be notified if you are invited to participate in the final selection process which may include an interview, job simulation, work sample submission, or other evaluation method. Pre-Employment Screening: This position requires a background check which may include criminal history, and employment history as a condition of employment. Candidates will be required to submit proof of education to Human Resources upon conditional job offer, if qualifying based on education. Human Resources Contact Information: Trisha Freiberger at 651-266-6481 Email: trisha.freiberger@stpaul.gov The City of Saint Paul encourages individuals to apply for positions regardless of criminal history. Veteran's Preference for Internal Candidates: If you are a disabled veteran and would like to receive Veteran's preference in accordance with MN Statute 197.455, you must submit a photocopy of your confirmation from the Veteran's Administration of a permanent service-connected disability rated at fifty percent (50%) or more preferably at the time of application. Click here for more information. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: The City of Saint Paul is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Veterans, women, persons of color, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.