Benefits Specialist

Employee Benefits Manager

Manage and administer employee benefits programs including all health and welfare, retirement, tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment and voluntary benefits plans.

Act as subject matter expert in the benefits field.

Serve as a project manager coordinating project schedules, resources and information and works with the Benefits Manager to complete projects on time and within the proposed budget.

Manage day-to-day activities within HCM Benefits proficiently to include all aspects of Benefits Transactions for HCM Training. (Workday training provided.)

Conduct new employee benefits orientations and assist employees with self-service enrollment in HCM.

Prepare and run reports in HCM to maintain and audit enrollments, qualifying life events, terminations, payroll deductions and employee contributions to ensure accurate and timely data.

Respond to employee questions via phone, email, etc.

Draft benefits communications.

Assist with distribution of required employee notices.

Process, audit and track monthly benefit invoices.

Review eligibility data files exchanged with carriers and resolve discrepancies.

Provide carriers with information necessary to process claims, evidence of insurability, etc.

Audit and resolve billing, administrative and data file issues with the carrier representatives.

Maintain files with current and historical plan data and documents, financial data and reports to track expenses of benefit programs.

Assist with updating and maintaining the employee benefits portal. Document benefits processes / procedures and recommend efficiencies. Assist with activities for the annual open enrollment period for health and welfare plans.

Participates in human resources staff meetings and attends other meetings and seminars as needed.

Direct requests for verification of employment to The Work Number.

Assist Benefits Manager in completing benefits projects.

Other duties as assigned.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. Incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

Bachelor's degree in Business, Human Resources, Management, or equivalent is required. Master's degree in Business, Management or equivalent preferred.

Six years' experience in Benefits with a Bachelor's degree, or four years' experience with a Master's degree.

Completion of CEBS (Certified Employee Benefits Specialist), CBP (Certified Benefits Professional), or related certifications preferred.

A basic understanding of Workday HCM is preferred.

Prior experience with HCM, HRIS, CRM, and / or database software is required.

Working knowledge of benefits-related laws and regulations.

Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.

Exceptional customer service skills.

Ability to organize multiple tasks and work independently in a fast-paced environment with rapidly changing priorities.

Demonstrate a high degree of trustworthiness in handling confidential and sensitive information.

Ability to prioritize and manage time appropriately.

Attention to detail.

Position has no unusual physical demands.

Occasional minor discomforts from continual exposure to video display terminal.

Within the bounds of their respective job descriptions, all staff are expected to exercise principle-centered leadership, focused on customer service responsiveness, with a continuous quality improvement orientation. Additionally, all staff are expected to develop a working knowledge of and follow all policies and procedures related to safety management and other Joint Commission standards.

Time Type : Full time

We continually help our community and employees flourish... one life at a time. As a Seven Counties Services employee there are many benefits to enjoy. Below are just some of the great benefits you might be eligible for with Seven Counties Services.

Health & Wellness

Medical Coverage

Dental Coverage

Vision Coverage

Flexible Spending Account

Health Savings Account

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability - Company Paid

Financial Wellbeing

Competitive Compensation Packages

Life Insurance - Company Paid

Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance - Company Paid

403b Retirement Plan with Company Funded Matching

Retirement and Financial Planning Services

Career Development and Growth

Tuition Assistance Plans

Loan Forgiveness options through federal programs (National Health Service Corp & Public Service Loan Forgiveness)

Student Loan Repayment Assistance

Clinical Supervision toward licensure and reimbursement for certain license applications

Company paid professional training for various skills, certifications, and continuing education

Opportunities for growth and movement - We encourage our employees to consider new growth opportunities with us

Leadership Academy for our rising stars, supervisors, and leaders

Seven Counties Services and Center for Clinical Excellence provide staff with industry best practices and processes

Work Life Balance

Paid Time Off - Generous PTO for Vacations, Illness, Personal Days, Etc. (10 Paid Holidays)

Flexible Work Schedules to promote a Healthy Work Life Balance

Employee Assistance Program - assists employees with personal problems and / or work-related problems that may impact their job performance, health, mental and emotional well-being