REPORTS TO: Human Resources Director
FLSA STATUS: Exempt - Executive
CLASSIFICATION: Non-Merit - Serves at the discretion of the Human Resources Director.
PAY GRADE: 124
SAFETY SENSITIVE: No
HYBRID POSITION: Telework eligible two days per week.
Purpose of Job
The ACCGov Benefits and Wellness Administrator plays a crucial role in designing, implementing, and managing employee benefits programs and wellness initiatives for the local government workforce and retirees. This position involves collaborating with various departments, vendors, and external partners to ensure that employees receive competitive and comprehensive benefits packages and have access to wellness resources that promote their overall well-being in mind, body and spirit.
Job Related Requirements
Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm with several evening meetings and occasional weekend work. Some flexibility in regular work hours may be afforded as appropriate.
May be required to work on religious holidays.
Regular and predictable attendance is required.
Must work cooperatively with others.
When requirements include vehicle operation, responsible for the safety, readiness and operation of the vehicle and must abide by ACCGov's safe driving policy.
Minimum Training & Experience Required to Perform Essential Job Functions
Bachelor's degree in Business/Public Administration, Human Resources Management, or related field with three years of experience in human resources or benefits administration; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position.
Two years supervisory experience required.
Must possess a valid driver's license.
PREFERRED QUALIFICAITONS:
Master’s Degree in a related field including Business/Public Administration, HR Management or related.
Professional Human Resources certification (SHRM, IPMA, or equivalent).
Our City.......Your Future!
The Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County, Georgia serves a population of over 116,000 people and provides a wide array of services to the community from public safety and public utilities to parks and recreation, planning, waste removal and recycling, and so much more through over 30 Departments of government.
We hope you will take time to explore this opportunity to join a highly professional local government organization and a progressive, vibrant community in the heart of sunny northeast Georgia just 65 miles from the city of Atlanta. Athens offers nationally recognized quality of life, state of the art educational opportunities, endless outdoor recreation, arts, music, and food. If this opportunity is for you, we invite you to apply, or to pass on this information to others who might find meaningful public service and a chance to make a difference in our community of interest.