About the role

  • Assists with all employee benefits programs and the relevant laws/regulations that govern them, including medical, dental, vision, life, short- and long-term disability, COBRA, ERISA, flexible spending accounts, in partnership with Benefits Manager
  • Manages all employee Leave of Absence programs and the relevant laws/regulations that govern them, including FMLA, LOA, ADA, and all other protected Leaves of Absences
  • Partners with Benefits Manager for Safety initiatives and processes, including Disaster Recovery and Emergency Evacuations
  • Owns Wellness initiatives
  • Overall coordination and execution of benefit orientation and enrollment process with new employees
  • Coordinates with Payroll and/or Accounting for employee payment of benefit deduction premiums during LOA and benefit arrear payments for life events
  • Creates periodic compliance and reconciliation reporting utilizing HRIS as needed
  • Completes monthly and annual audits, ensuring compliance with ACA, notice distribution, non-discrimination testing, and internal reviews of benefits plans and deductions
  • Responds to employee inquiries and provides claims assistance while maintaining compliance with local, state and federal laws
  • Partners with Benefits Manager for coordination and facilitation of annual Open Enrollment process
  • Assists employees in the worker’s compensation process and maintains worker’s compensation reporting in HRIS
  • Audits, reconciles and pays monthly insurance statements and premiums
  • Partners with consultants, vendors, brokers and carriers to optimize benefit plans and programs
  • Continuously researches and communicates changes and updates to benefits and regulations
  • Collaborates with HR Leadership on initiatives, programs or company-wide issues affecting Mission Healthcare
  • Assists with human resources projects and serves as back-up to out-of-office colleagues
  • Conducts business with confidentiality and integrity at all times

Requirements

  • 2-3 years in Human Resources, focusing on employee benefits, leave of absence, etc.
  • Bachelor’s Degree preferred
  • Human Resources certification preferred
  • 1-2 years of Safety and Worker’s Compensation experience preferred
  • Knowledge of employee benefits programs and the relevant laws and regulations that govern them, including medical, dental, vision, life, short- and long-term disability, COBRA, ERISA, flexible spending accounts
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to communicate complex benefit concepts in an understanding and empathetic manner
  • Ability to handle confidential matters and information with the highest level of discretion
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office with an emphasis in Excel and PowerPoint
  • Prioritize daily issues, tasks and projects in a fast-paced environment
  • Comfortable working independently; self-starter with a strong work ethic and sense of urgency
  • Strong emotional intelligence and ability to relate to individuals at all organizational levels
  • Ability to present oneself professionally and ethically

Benefits

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Life insurance
  • Voluntary benefits
  • Short- and long-term disability
  • Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
  • COBRA
  • Sick leave
  • Vacation leave
  • Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and other eligible leaves of absence
  • Worker’s compensation
  • Wellness initiatives
  • Benefit orientation and enrollment

Job title

Benefits Specialist

Job type

Experience level

JuniorMid level

Salary

$29 - $36 per hour

Degree requirement

No Education Requirement

Location requirements

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