Benefits Coordinator

Community Medical Services•Scottsdale, AZ

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Community Medical Services (CMS) is hiring a Benefits Coordinator. The Benefits Coordinator is responsible for the administration, communication, and compliance of the organization’s employee benefits programs. The Benefits Coordinator serves as a subject-matter expert on benefits administration, leaves of absence, and provides support to CMS employees on benefits-related matters. As part of our mission to help individuals recover from substance use disorders, you’ll thrive in a supportive, engaging, and fulfilling work environment where your contributions are valued. Along the way, we’ll invest in your well-being through a benefits package that includes: Subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance Health savings account Short and long-term disability insurance Life insurance Paid sick, vacation, and holiday time 401K retirement plan with match Tuition and CME reimbursement up to 100% Employee assistance program to support your mental health and wellness Ongoing professional development

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required
2-4+ years of benefits or total rewards experience.
Strong regulatory, analytical, and communication skills.
Industry-specific experience.
Large-scale open enrollment or system implementation experience.
Experience with HRIS (Paylocity preferred)
Critical thinking
Excellent organization skills, accuracy and attention to detail
Problem solving, conflict resolution, time management and strong customer service skills
Compliance expertise
Employee-focused communication
Strong team player comfortable working in a fast-pace setting
Ability to maintain confidentiality to ensure compliance with HIPAA and 42 CFR, Part 2
Frequent use of a telephone, computer, printer, fax machine and copier.
Frequent use of the internet and various web browser software, and Microsoft Office products, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and Powerpoint.
Frequent use of HRIS platforms (Paylocity) including onboarding, reporting, and configuration modules.
Proficiency with HR analytics and reporting tools
Prolonged sitting, standing, frequent bending, stooping, or stretching associated with an office environment.
Manual dexterity using a calculator and computer keyboard.
Frequent and prolonged typing and operation of computer, keyboard, and telephones.
Some lifting may be required: Employee must regularly life and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift up to 25 pounds and occasionally live and or move up to 50 pounds

Nice To Haves

CEBS, SHRM-CP/SCP, PHR/SPHR certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

Administer, implement, and support employee benefits programs including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, retirement, leave, and wellness and 401(k) programs.
Support total rewards strategy in collaboration with HR leadership.
Ensure compliance with ERISA, ACA, COBRA, HIPAA, FMLA, ADA, and applicable state laws.
Maintain accurate plan documentation and policies.
Develop benefits communications and educational materials.
Lead annual open enrollment and post enrollment.
Provide expert-level employee support.
Analyze claims data and cost drivers.
Prepare leadership reports and dashboards.
Oversee benefits administration systems and HRIS integrations.
Ensure data accuracy and payroll coordination.
Improve workflows and controls.
Administer and support all leave programs including FMLA, workers' compensation, state disability, paid family leave, and company leave policies.
Evaluate leave requests for eligibility, coordinate with employees and managers, and ensure compliance with federal and state leave laws.
Partners with HR team and third party leave administrator to evaluate ADA reasonable accommodation requests, engaging in the interactive process with employees, and coordinate implementation of approved accommodations.
Process workers' compensation claims process, including reporting, documentation, return-to-work coordination, and vendor communication.
Maintain accurate leave tracking systems, generate reports on leave usage and trends, and ensure proper documentation and record retention.
Partner with third-party leave administrators and disability carriers
Administer COBRA continuation coverage through 3rd party carrier, including qualifying event determination, notice distribution, premium collection, and compliance with federal and state continuation requirements.
Monitor COBRA eligibility periods through 3rd party carrier, manage election and termination processes, and coordinate with benefits carriers and third-party COBRA administrators.