Under general direction of the Human Resources Manager or designee, manages and coordinates the planning, implementation, and administration of various employee benefit policies and plans as well as pension programs, including but not limited to group insurance for health, dental, vision, life, and disability and mandatory and optional retirement County plans; coordinates the selection of service providers; evaluates plans and plan performance and makes recommendations for change; assures all communication and reporting requirements are met; administers family medical leave, military leave and donated leave programs. Maintains confidentiality of all privileged information.