The benefits specialist facilitates the interfaces between the benefit administration vendor and ADP to ensure proper assignment and administration of the company's health and welfare programs. This includes, but is not limited to, medical, dental, vision, prescription, COBRA, flexible spending accounts, vision, Life, LTD, other related voluntary programs etc. The benefits specialist responds to vendors' questions and concerns in a timely manner and acts as a liaison between vendors and/or vendors and employees. In addition, the benefits specialist handles all inquiries from employees in regard to their claims, including payment and/or deductible disputes.
The benefits specialist shares the responsibility preparation for special events or human resources projects, such as new hire orientation and open enrollment.
The benefits specialist demonstrates departmental teamwork and flexibility by performing other duties as assigned.
This position supports organizational goals by providing quality customer service, participating in performance improvement efforts and demonstrating a commitment to teamwork and cooperation.
QUALIFICATIONS
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EDUCATION: Associate's degree or equivalent of 5+ years of HR experience required. Bachelor's degree preferred.
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EXPERIENCE: Minimum 2+ years of benefits experience required. Knowledge of online benefit administration required. Good interpersonal skills required. The candidate for this position is detail-oriented and able to function independently. HRIS experience preferred. HR healthcare experience preferred.
PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS
Position requires desk/computer work for a majority of the time. This position requires some walking and standing and occasional lifting up to 20 lbs. Position requires increased amounts of repetitive motion with regard to typing.
This position demonstrates the competencies as listed on the Assessment and Evaluation Tool for this position.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The essential functions for this position are listed on the Assessment and Evaluation Tool.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIP
This position reports to department leadership.
The above statement reflects the general details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the position.
AtlantiCare is an equal opportunity employer that takes affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.
