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PGCMLS is on the lookout for a motivated, reliable, and service driven Benefits Specialist who communicates clearly, thrives on details, and brings a friendly, professional attitude to everything they do.

Essential Duties:

• Manage and administer group benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, LTD, STD, and FSAs.
• Support leaves of absence (LOA), FMLA, and reasonable accommodation requests.
• Coordinate workers' comp and death claims; liaise with vendors and follow up on claim issues.
• Guide employees through the Maryland State Retirement process and complete all related paperwork.
• Counsel employees and retirees on benefits options and changes.
• Maintain accurate HRIS records and ensure data transfers to vendors and payroll.
• Review and reconcile monthly insurance invoices.
• Lead benefits onboarding and offboarding, including COBRA administration.
• Oversee annual open enrollment and benefits communications.
• Ensure ACA compliance and accurate reporting (1095s, W2s).
• Keep benefits info up to date on the intranet.
• Support broader HR initiatives, including assisting with benefits related trainings for active employees and retirees.

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, Communications, or related field.
• At least three (3) years of benefits experience. Maryland public library or state agency experience is a plus.
• Experience working with the Maryland State Retirement & Pension System, preferred.
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.
• Deep knowledge of benefits laws, best practices, and compliance.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Proficiency in HRIS and general computer skills.

Learn more and apply today at www.pgcmls.info.  We’re hiring immediately for the right candidate! 

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