• Benefits Specialist

    Pilgrim's (Chattanooga, TN)


    Description

    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_