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Resp & Qualifications

PURPOSE:

Performs in a specific area of benefits administration. Provides expertise in and responding to employees and vendors. Familiar with a variety of benefits concepts, practices, and procedures.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

+ Administers Federal, State and Company leave programs functioning as a liaison between vendors and employees while advising on eligibility, coverage and other benefits matters.

+ Serves as the point of contact for vendors, people leaders, or employees escalations related to leave and disability cases.

+ Verifies integrity of timekeeping reporting and pay related processes to ensure compliance and accurate reporting/pay.

+ Prepares and validates invoicing.

QUALIFICATIONS:

**Education Level:** Bachelor's Degree OR in lieu of a Bachelor's degree, an additional 4 years of relevant work experience is required in addition to the required work experience.

Licenses/Certifications Preferred:

+ Certified Benefits Professional (CPB)-World At Work.

Experience:

+ Less than one year experience with hands on training within an HR department obtained through internship or similar role.

+ Experience as a benefits assistant or other benefits experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

+ Basic knowledge of variety and structure of retirement plans, pensions, 401(k)s, IRA's and Roth IRAs.

+ Ability to learn in-depth various health insurance plans (HMOs and PPOs).

+ Ability to translate technical information on benefits to non-technical audiences.

+ Ability to conduct research on benefits plans and changes to healthcare and insurance regulations.

+ Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.

+ Must be able to meet established deadlines and handle multiple customer service demands from internal and external customers, within set expectations for service excellence. Must be able to effectively communicate and provide positive customer service to every internal and external customer, including customers who may be demanding or otherwise challenging.

**Salary Range:** $55,800 - $110,825

Salary Range Disclaimer

The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the work is being performed. This compensation range is specific and considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education/training, internal peer equity, and market and business consideration. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at the top of the range, as compensation decisions depend on each case's facts and circumstances, including but not limited to experience, internal equity, and location. In addition to your compensation, CareFirst offers a comprehensive benefits package, various incentive programs/plans, and 401k contribution programs/plans (all benefits/incentives are subject to eligibility requirements).

Department

Corporate Compensation

Equal Employment Opportunity

CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield is an Equal Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Where To Apply

Please visit our website to apply: www.carefirst.com/careers

Federal Disc/Physical Demand

Note: The incumbent is required to immediately disclose any debarment, exclusion, or other event that makes him/her ineligible to perform work directly or indirectly on Federal health care programs.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The associate is primarily seated while performing the duties of the position. Occasional walking or standing is required. The hands are regularly used to write, type, key and handle or feel small controls and objects. The associate must frequently talk and hear. Weights up to 25 pounds are occasionally lifted.

Sponsorship in US

Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without Sponsorship

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REQNUMBER: 21396