Benefits Specialist (C)

Salary: $60,085.00 - $79,768.00 Annually
Location : Rochester, NY
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 26DM362ADA11
Department: Department of Human Resource Management
Opening Date: 05/12/2026
Closing Date: 5/26/2026 11:59 PM Eastern


General Description


The employee in this position supports the Benefits Manager with the management and administration of the City's various employee and retiree benefits programs. Related work is performed as required.
This is a Competitive Class position. The individual selected to fill this vacancy will be given a provisional appointment and will be required to participate in the next Civil Service Examination for this title.

A qualified applicant may be provisionally appointed and serve in the position until a Civil Service Examination is administered and an appropriate eligible list can be established to make a permanent appointment in accordance with the Civil Service Rule of Three. (See "" Provisional Appointment - FAQ's) If you are already a City employee and have permanent, competitive status in your current position and appointment to this title would result in a provisional appointment in another department, you will lose your previous permanent competitive rights.
CITY RESIDENCY WILL BE REQUIRED WITHIN ONE YEAR OF HIRE.
Typical Work Activities

• Supports the Benefits Manager in the administration of the City's employee and retiree benefits programs;
• Interprets, applies, and communicates information regarding City benefits plans and programs;
• Supports the City's compliance with federal and state regulations and bargaining unit agreements pertaining to the administration of benefits;
• Writes standard correspondence and documentation related to benefits program activities, and material related to non-routine matters;
• Monitors the City's benefits record keeping systems, ensuring efficient and effective maintenance of essential records;
• Consults with others, internally and externally, to resolve issues in benefits administration;
• Presents standard information to individuals and groups of employees regarding benefits programs.

Minimum Qualifications


A.) Bachelor's degree and two (2) years of experience administering benefits programs which must have included: answering questions regarding benefits packages, interpreting benefits options, and advising employees on coverage types.
OR
B.) Associate's degree and four (4) years of experience as describe in Section A. above.
OR
C.) Six (6) years of experience as describe in Section A. above .
For full-time employees:
The City of Rochester offers a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

For less-than full-time employees:
The City of Rochester offers numerous growth opportunities to include the potential to transition into full-time, permanent employment.