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The City of Manhattan is hiring a Human Resources Specialist for Benefits.  

The HR Specialist for Benefits performs a variety of duties related to the administration and delivery of employee benefits for City employees. This position interprets and applies HR benefits programs and policies, responds to employee and management inquiries, and resolves participant issues. 

The position provides project support and may facilitate benefit-related projects, including annual open enrollment, webpage updates, employee education sessions, wellness activities, and other HR initiatives. The HR Benefits Specialist works closely with other HR staff and regularly interacts with benefits vendors, benefits accounting, payroll, legal, and other internal and external partners.  

This position is heavily involved in benefits data management and benefits administration processes, working with payroll and vendors to ensure employee data accuracy and integrity. The position also administers benefit programs in compliance with applicable laws and regulations, researches federal and state regulations governing employee benefit plans, and develops or implements procedures to support regulatory compliance.