Benefits Specialist

Job Description:

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• 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.

EDUCATION

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

EXPERIENCE

• 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.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Position has no unusual physical demands.
• Occasional minor discomforts from continual exposure to video display terminal.

Time Type:

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 Corps & Public Service Loan Forgiveness)
  • Student Loan Repayment Assistance
  • Clinical Supervision toward licensure and reimbursement for certain license applications
  • At Seven Counties Services training is one of our highest priorities. We provide 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