• Benefits Manager

    City of Des Moines (Des Moines, IA)


    Benefits Manager

     

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    Benefits Manager

     

    Salary

     

    $105,601.60 - $133,744.00 Annually

     

    Location

     

    Des Moines, IA

     

    Job Type

     

    Regular Full-Time

     

    Job Number

     

    04417-07-2025

     

    Department

     

    Human Resources

     

    Opening Date

     

    09/17/2025

     

    Closing Date

     

    10/16/2025 4:00 PM Central

    FLSA

    Exempt

     

    Bargaining Unit

     

    Non

     

    Occupational Group

     

    Civil Service

     

    Location of Vacancy

     

    Human Resources

     

    Recruitment

     

    Entrance

     

    Selection Method

     

    Applicants deemed most qualified based on qualifications may be contacted for an interview. Qualified applicants who need a reasonable accommodation must inform this office at (515) 283-4213 or TTY at Iowa Relay at 711 or 1-800-735-2942 prior to closing date.

     

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    Distinguishing Features of the Class

     

    The principal function of an employee in this class is to plan and direct the administration of the City's benefits program including but not limited to employee health insurance, dental insurance, long-term disability, supplemental health plans, and retirement plans and programs. The work is performed under the general supervision of the Director of Human Resources or designee, but considerable leeway is granted for the exercise of independent judgement and initiative. Supervision is exercised over employees assigned to employee benefits. The nature of the work performed requires that an employee in this class establish and maintain an effective working relationship with other City employees, service and product providers, business leaders and the public. The principal duties of this class are performed in a general office environment.

     

    Ideal candidates for this position will have experience in the administration and daily processing of benefits for a significant number of employees.

    The City of Des Moines promotes a healthy work life balance and offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

    Residency Incentive Program

     

    Paid Volunteer Time-Off

     

    Parental Leave

    Vacation and Sick Leave

    12 Paid Holidays

     

    Health/Dental/Life/LTD Insurance

     

    Wellness Programs and Activities

     

    Tuition Reimbursement and Continuing Education Programs

     

    Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Benefit

    Defined Benefit Pension Plan through IPERS

    Deferred Compensation Plan with City Match up to 2.5%

     

    Voluntary Insurance Benefit Options

     

    Employee Discount Program

     

    Acceptable Experience and Training

     

    + Graduation from an accredited college/university with a bachelor’s degree in human resources, public administration, finance or another highly related field; and

    + Substantial experience in the administration of employee benefits; or

    + Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the work.

     

    College transcripts and any applicable certifications must be submitted with your application or separately to the City of Des Moines Human Resources Department by email to humanresources ([email protected]) @dmgov.org, by fax to 515-237-1680, or by mail or hand delivery to 1551 E. Martin Luther King Jr. Pkwy, Des Moines, IA 50317 on or before the application deadline.

     

    Required Special Qualifications

     

    + Candidates for positions in this class must pass a post-employment offer physical examination and drug screen.

     

    Examples of Essential Work (Illustrative Only)

     

    + Develops, creates, documents, updates, and reviews procedures and protocols used for the administration of employee benefit programs; serves as the primary contact for regulatory audits of employee benefit plans.

    + Administers and oversees the deferred compensation plans and defined benefit pension programs, ensuring accurate recordkeeping, compliance, and effective communication with participants.

    + Plans, organizes, directs, and evaluates the work of the assigned staff in implementing appropriate goals, policies, and directives of the Human Resources Department.

    + Prepares a variety of correspondence and reports related to the work; develops RFPs and contracts; evaluates proposals; and makes recommendations.

    + Serves as primary contact with benefit consultants, enrollment systems administrators, and plan providers to ensure efficient administration of benefit plans.

    + Monitors projects to ensure timely and accurate completion and employee satisfaction.

    + Oversees and directs all activities related to benefits administration, planning and implementation.

    + Directs the research and development of employee benefit plans, retirement compensation plans, and administration of the same.

    + Researches and prepares multi-year projections and analysis of benefit programs and retirement compensation plans.

    + Prepares special reports for City policy makers.

    + Coordinates with the Finance Department in preparation of annual operating budget proposals.

    + Performs other directly related duties consistent with the role and function of the class.