Benefits Specialist

Heritage Behavioral Health Center•Decatur, IL

25d•$25 - $32•Onsite

About The Position

The Benefits Specialist serves as Heritage Behavioral Health Center’s subject matter expert for employee benefits while ensuring the administrative side of People Services runs efficiently. Reporting to the Employee Relations & Benefits Manager, this role administers benefits programs and supports core HR administration. This position manages benefits enrollment, billing, and communications; supports leave and compliance documentation; and maintains accurate HR records and HRIS data, providing responsive support to employees across the organization. The primary goal is to become Heritage’s subject matter expert for employee benefits while ensuring the administrative side of People Services runs efficiently.

Requirements

Knowledge of employee benefits administration and related regulations (COBRA, FMLA, ACA).
Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
Strong organizational and time-management skills.
Proficiency with HRIS (ADP) and Microsoft Office.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Minimum 1 year of HR, benefits, or administrative experience.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or a related field.
Benefits administration and HRIS (ADP) experience.
Experience in healthcare or a nonprofit setting.
Relevant certification (e.g., CEBS, SHRM-CP).
Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

Administer health, dental/vision, and life insurance programs.
Manage Open Enrollment and benefit communications.
Administer COBRA.
Determine benefit eligibility and reconcile benefit billing.
Coordinate wellness incentives.
Assist with leave benefit coordination.
Maintain benefit records.
Assist with Workers’ Compensation paperwork.
Track FMLA and leave documentation.
Maintain personnel files, and status changes.
Prepare HR reporting and organizational charts.
Track compliance and credentials and support employee communications.
Provide general People Services support and perform other duties as assigned consistent with this role.