Senior Benefits and Compliance Specialist, OpenGov
Cloud ERP software for the public sector
Open for applications
Cloud ERP software for the public sector
501-1000 employees
Open for applications
501-1000 employees
Company mission
To power more effective and accountable government.
Role
Who you are
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field preferred
- At least 5 years of experience within Human Resources
- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and resourcefulness
- Intermediate Excel proficiency
- Experience providing back office administrative and transactional support for different types of HR functions preferred
- Excellent verbal and written communication and organizational skills
- Independent self-starter who can work with minimal direction and isn't afraid to make recommendations to improve processes
- Must have the ability to remain focused, professional, tactful, committed to confidentiality and discrete when handling sensitive and/or confidential information
What the job involves
- This role involves working closely with HR leadership to manage employee benefits and ensuring compliance with various federal, state, and local regulations
- This role also supports Workday system workflows, auditing for data accuracy, compliance and compliance reporting, policy creation, employee inquiries, verifications of employment, and support with additional administrative tasks as needed
- Administer various employee benefits programs such as group health, dental and vision, life insurance, retirement plans, and wellness programs
- Manage the enrollment, renewal, and distribution processes for all benefits
- Communicate benefits information to employees through presentations, individual counseling sessions, and written materials
- Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations related to benefits, including the Affordable Care Act (ACA), Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), and Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA)
- Responsible for leaves of absence in partnership with our administrator
- Prepare and file required compliance reports with government agencies
- Stay updated on changes in legislation that may affect employee benefits and compliance requirements
- Resolve benefits-related issues and ensure effective utilization of plans and positive employee relations
- Conduct benefits orientations and other benefits training for employees and dependents
- Coordinate with benefits vendors and consultants to ensure services, coverage, and pricing meet organizational needs and legal requirements
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date benefits records and prepare analytical reports on benefits usage, compliance activities, and program effectiveness
- Utilize Workday system for data entry, data tracking, and information security
- Serve as an employee advocate to handle employee inquiries, verifications of employment, compliance, and support with additional administrative tasks
- Analyze data to identify trends, make recommendations for improvements, and support decision-making processes
- Identify inefficiencies in HR processes and recommend innovative solutions for process enhancement
- Collaborate with HR team members to implement process changes that increase efficiency and improve the employee experience
Otta's take
Xav Kearney
CTO of Otta
As the world digitizes, governments must innovate their operations in order to deliver the highest standard of service. OpenGov offers cloud software products to help governments manage performance, improve budgeting, and visualize operational intelligence, as well as providing comprehensive open data.
OpenGov is the leader in local government software. Its cloud-based products, which aided a number of public agencies through the pandemic, include citizen services, procurement, budgeting and planning capabilities - made comprehensive by a series of strategic acquisitions. The company's coherent and integrated software solution significantly reduces the stress on government systems, allowing them to work smarter and better for their citizens.
OpenGov serves over 1,600 governments across the US, and continues to secure new clients. It also has made several partnerships towards improving its range of services which will enable it to remain a powerful tool for governments wishing to digitally transform.
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Company
Funding (last 2 of 8 rounds)
Feb 2022
$50m
LATE VC
Oct 2021
$50m
LATE VC
Total funding: $228m
Company benefits
- Work from anywhere
- Unlimited vacation
- Mission-driven colleagues
- World-class healthcare
- Professional development
Company values
- What we say we’ll do
- We have passion for the mission
- We drive for customer impact
Company HQ
Trinidad, San Jose, CA
Founders
Zachary Bookman
(CEO)Prior to co-founding OpenGov, was a Principal for Formation 8 and a Special Advisor with ISAF in Afghanistan, focusing on rule of law and governance.
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