• Human Resource Benefits Specialist

    South Bend Empowerment Zone (South Bend, IN)


    Job Details

    Job ID: 5360130

    Job Description

    Position Title : Human Resource Benefits Specialist (Total Rewards)

     

    Alpha Split - (A-M) and (N-Z)

     

    (Non-Unit Position, Non-Exempt, Hourly)

     

    Salary Range : $38,500-$48,500

     

    Contract Length : Twelve Months

     

    Immediate Supervisor : Director of Benefits

    Job Summary:

    The benefits specialist is responsible for assisting with the administration of all benefits and retirement programs, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, supplemental benefits and retirement plans.

    Duties/Responsibilities:

    + Ensures the accuracy of all benefits enrollments in the HRIS to provide vendors with accurate eligibility information.

    + Assists with new-hire orientations.

    + Performs quality checks of benefits-related data.

    + Assists employees regarding benefits claim issues and plan changes.

    + Distributes all benefits enrollment materials and determines eligibility.

    + Enrolls employees in benefit administration system and process life status changes.

    + Responds to benefits inquiries from employees on plan provisions, benefits enrollments, status changes and other general inquiries.

    + Processes and administers all leave-of-absence requests and disability paperwork: medical, personal, disability, FMLA and PWFA.

    + Effectively interprets FMLA and ADA implications as they relate to leaves of absences/disabilities.

    + Responds to 403(b) inquiries from managers and employees relating to enrollments, plan changes and contribution amounts. Manages the annual catch-up contribution enrollment.

    + Assists with the open enrollment process.

    + Provides necessary billing for insurance premiums.

    + Provides excellent customer service.

    + Maintain confidentiality and professionalism.

    + Ability to meet and interact with diverse groups, collaborate with team members.

    Required Skills/Abilities:

    + Extensive knowledge of employee benefits and applicable laws.

    + Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

    + Excellent organizational and time management skills.

    + Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or similar software, AS400 a plus.

    Education and Experience:

    Required:

    + Associate’s degree in HR or related field, but experience and/or other training/certification may be substituted for the education.

     

    Position Type: Full-Time

    Contact Information

    Katie Johnson, Director of Benefits

    Human Resources

    Email: [email protected]