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Job Title: Benefits Specialist

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

+ Facilitates all Leaves of Absence from beginning to end.

+ Responsible for tracking of FMLA hours, certification papers, and re-certifications.

+ Tracks employees' available leave time, sending timely reminders via phone and certified letter when leave is expected to exhaust and partnering with HR Management as necessary.

+ Responds to moderately complex employee inquiries by phone, written correspondence, and/or email regarding vacation, short-term disability leave, long-term disability, workers' compensation, disability, 401k plans, pension and retirement, and other plans.

+ Delivers employee presentations on benefit programs.

+ Explains and interprets more complex aspects of insurance programs to employees and dependents.

+ Answers more complex questions regarding benefits such as pension and retirement plan, and group benefit plans which includes life, hospitalization, and disability leave.

+ Corresponds with staff at provider offices, hospitals, and benefits providers regarding claims.

+ Coordinates the administration of employee benefit programs such as benefit plan coverage, dental insurance, group life insurance, pension plans, and other benefits.

+ Consults with and advises employees on eligibility, provisions, and other matters related to benefits.

+ Coordinates the preparation of employee benefits booklets and other employee benefit communications.

+ Assists with the coordination of annual enrollment process.

+ May research, analyze, and integrate data to provide information on benefit programs and utilization.

REQUIREMENTS & SKILLS

+ Proven work experience as a HR professional, with direct experience in benefits administration and processing/tracking Leaves of Absence

+ Ability to prioritize and complete projects within deadline

+ Excellent written and verbal communication skills

+ Self- Starter

+ Familiarity with HR databases

+ Be able to work under pressure in a fast paced environment

+ High school diploma or equivalent (required)

Internal communication is required on a daily basis with all levels of positions. Communication requires moderate tact and cooperation to convey basic facts (e.g., scheduling and/or coordinating two personal calendars, resolving problems, and/or obtaining necessary information).

_EOE, including Disability/Vets_