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Benefits Specialist

Salary

$60,000.00 - $70,000.00 Annually

Location

Fort Myers, FL

Job Type

Full-Time Regular

Job Number

07901KE

Department

Human Resources

Opening Date

04/10/2026

Closing Date

4/17/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

FLSA

Exempt

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Description

The Lee County Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) is seeking a detail-oriented, customer-focused Benefits Specialist to support the administration of employee benefits programs across the organization.

This position plays a vital role in ensuring County employees receive timely, accurate, and supportive assistance with their benefits, including enrollments, qualifying events, retirement options, and carrier communications. The Benefits Specialist helps maintain compliance with State and Federal regulations and contributes to a positive employee experience through high-quality service and precise benefits processing.

The ideal candidate is organized, responsive, and committed to accuracy. Success in this role requires strong attention to detail, the ability to interpret and apply policies, and a collaborative mindset when working with employees, retirees, carriers, and internal HR partners.

Duties and Responsibilities

What You'll Do

• Assist employees and retirees via phone, email, in-person, or virtual platforms with questions regarding benefits, enrollment processes, claim forms, and eligibility requirements.

• Support enrollments and changes, including new hires, qualifying events, and Florida Retirement System (FRS) applications and plan elections.

• Coordinate dependent eligibility verification processes.

• Perform accurate benefits-related data entry and maintain supporting documentation.

• Review and validate benefit elections and determine required payroll or reporting actions; ensure timely follow-up when additional information is needed.

• Communicate with benefit carriers to resolve enrollment, eligibility, and reporting issues.

• Assist with Benefits Briefings, Updates, and Annual Open Enrollment activities.

• Conduct research, complete surveys, and prepare reports to support improvements in benefits practices and procedures.

• Participate in reviewing and updating standard operating procedures related to benefits.

• Support benefits plan setup, maintenance, testing, and updates within the Human Resources Information System (HRIS).

• Maintain accurate records, forms, and documentation in accordance with County ordinances and applicable State and Federal regulations.

• Participate in professional development activities such as training, seminars, and conferences to stay current on benefits regulations and best practices.

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Education, Experience, Licensing

What We’re Looking For

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires any combination of education and experience equivalent to an Associate’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, Insurance Management, or a closely related field

AND

• Two (2) years of closely related professional experience, defined as experience in one or more of the following:

• Benefits administration, including enrollment processing or eligibility management

• Payroll administration involving benefit deductions or reconciliations

• Retirement plan administration (e.g., FRS or similar systems)

• Leave administration, including FMLA, ADA, or workers’ compensation coordination

• HRIS benefits setup, testing, maintenance, or reporting

• Healthcare or insurance eligibility, claims processing, or enrollment operations

• Administration of self-funded health, dental, or pharmacy plans

• Must possess a valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.

Preferred

• One (1) year of experience administering employee benefit programs, including IRS Section 125 cafeteria or wellness programs, is preferred.

• Experience with self-funded benefit plans is preferred.

• Professional certifications such as CEBS, PHR, or SHRM-CP are preferred.

Supplemental Information

Work Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Why Join Us?

At Lee County BoCC, we are committed to delivering high-quality service to our employees and residents. As a Benefits Specialist, you will play an essential role in supporting the well-being of our workforce and ensuring employees receive the information and assistance they need to make informed benefits decisions. If you are passionate about helping others, enjoy detailed work, and thrive in a collaborative environment, we encourage you to apply.

About the Department

The Lee County Human Resources Department supports more than 2,800 employees across all County operations by delivering services that strengthen our workforce and promote an exceptional employee experience. HR partners with every department to provide expertise in recruitment, training and development, employee relations, compensation and benefits, and workforce planning.

We are committed to fostering a positive, inclusive, and high-performing work environment where employees are empowered to grow, succeed, and serve our community effectively. Through innovative HR practices and responsive customer service, we help ensure that Lee County remains an employer of choice in Southwest Florida.

About Lee County:

Lee County is located in beautiful Southwest Florida and is home to over 800,000 residents. We are dedicated to serving our community with high-quality services and a focus on sustainability and innovation. Join us in making Lee County a great place to live, work, and visit. Find out more about Lee County at Lee County Government (https://www.leegov.com/) .

EMERGENCY RESPONSE/RECOVERY ACTIVITIES:

All County employees are required to work before, during, or after an emergency as needed. This may include temporarily being assigned to work and performing duties outside of the normal scope of their position, location and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens.

DISCLAIMER: The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this classification. All positions are subject to a criminal background check. A conviction in and of itself may not necessarily preclude employment. Some positions may be subject to a pre-employment drug screening. Certain service members and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such service members and veterans, who claim and meet eligibility requirements of veterans preference, receive preference and priority in employment and are encouraged to apply.

Lee County Board of County Commissioners offers a comprehensive, and affordable benefits package. Our Board works in the best interest of employees and strives to provide the most complete, high-quality benefits package available at the lowest possible cost to the employee. Our Board continues to remain steadfast in maintaining one of the lowest levels of employee costs in our area.

Lee County's benefits package is offered to both regular Full-time positions and Part-time positions that are regularly scheduled to work 60 hours or more bi-weekly. Medical benefits may be offered to On-Call, Temporary, Seasonal, and Intern employees who meet the Affordable Care Act eligibility criteria.

Lee County employees eligible to participate in the Florida Retirement System (FRS) are required to contribute 3% of each paycheck to FRS. If you have retired from the Florida Retirement Pension plan you will not be eligible for renewed membership in either of the FRS retirement plan options. Retirees of the Investment Plan are eligible for renewed membership in the Investment Plan only. FRS reemployment rules apply for both.

Below is a brief breakdown of what's included in the benefits package that is offered to our employees.

For a more detailed look into our benefits package, please click visit our webpage at www.leegov.com/hr/Documents/Employee%20Benefits/2024%20Benefits/FULLTIME%20ACTIVE%20LCBOCC%202024%20Plan%20Year%20OE%20Guide%20FINAL%20AON%202023.09.12.pdf.

To view our employee paid premiums, please visit: https://www.leegov.com/hr/Documents/Employee%20Benefits/2024%20Benefits/2024%20Active%20Employee%20Rates.pdf

Health Benefits:

• Medical Insurance

• Plans include, but are not limited to: routine, preventative, mental health, hospitalization, and prescription drug benefits.

• Vision, Fitness, Weight Management, Natural Products and Services, and Hearing discount programs available.

• Dental Insurance

• Vision Insurance

• Flexible Spending Accounts

• Medical Reimbursement Account

• Dependent Care Reimbursement Account

• Pharmacy, including Mail-Order Pharmacy

• Informed Health Lines (Nurse Hotline)

• Basic Life Insurance (1x or 2x Annual Salary at no cost to employee)

• Optional Life Insurance

• Long-Term Disability (60% of pre-disability salary at no cost to employee)

• Short-Term Disability

• Sick Leave Pool

• Flu vaccinations

• Wellness Programs

Financial Benefits:

• Florida Retirement System (FRS)

• Two Retirement Plan Options:

1) FRS Pension Plan (Defined Benefit)

2) FRS Investment Plan (Defined Contribution)

• Deferred Compensation (457) Plans

• Financial Savings/Management Programs

• Eligible for membership with Suncoast Credit Union

• Employee Leave Benefits

• Holiday Pay - 11 Paid Holidays Annually

• Paid Sick Leave

• Paid Vacation Leave

• Bereavement & Civic Duty Leave

• Family and Medical Leave

• Military Family & Medical Leave

• Educational Leave

Employee Assistance Program

Services available to employees that offers guidance, support, resources and information for personal and work-life issues. Confidential and provided at no charge to employees and their dependents.

United Way 2-1-1 (Lee County Employee Resource Program)

Lee County BOCC has partnered with United Way 211 to provide an Employee Resource Program which assists BoCC employees who may be experiencing distress due to economic hardship, health or other factors.

Educational Assistance

Reimbursement for coursework taken at an accredited college or university that is designed to enhance the knowledge, skills and abilities relating to the official duties that the employees perform.

01

Do you possess a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record?

• Yes

• No

  02

  How many years of professional experience do you have in benefits-related functions (see next question for qualifying areas)?

• 0–1 year

• 1–2 years

• 2–3 years

• 3+ years

  03

  Which of the following areas have you performed as part of your job responsibilities? (Select all that apply.) (Be sure to include this experience in the Work History section of your application.)

• Benefits administration (enrollment processing, eligibility, dependent audits)

• Payroll administration related to benefits (deductions, reconciliations)

• Retirement plan administration (e.g., FRS or similar)

• Leave administration (FMLA, ADA)

• Workers’ compensation administration

• HRIS benefits setup/maintenance/reporting

• Healthcare/insurance eligibility or claims processing

• Administration of self-funded health/dental/pharmacy plans

• None of the above

  04

  Have you maintained benefits records and documentation to meet regulatory or organizational requirements? (Be sure to include this experience in the Work History section of your application.)

• Yes

• No

  05

  Which stakeholders have you coordinated with in the course of benefits-related work? (Select all that apply.) (Be sure to include this experience in the Work History section of your application.)

• Carriers

• Third party administrators (TPAs)

• HR partners

• Employees/retirees

• Payroll

• None of the above

  Required Question

Employer

Lee County Government

Address

P.O. Box 398 ATT: Human Resources Fort Myers, Florida, 33902

Phone

(239) 533-2245

Website

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/leecounty

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