Benefits Specialist

St. Luke’s University Health Network•Allentown, PA

About The Position

St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care. Takes lead role in the day-to-day administration of benefits and remains current on all benefits and compensation policies and procedures. Assures that all data maintained in payroll system is accurate and current. Provides direction to Personnel Assistants and acts as a resource for Human Resources staff at other network locations.

Requirements

High School Diploma / GED required.
Must possess effective interpersonal skills.
Computer experience with Word and Excel required.

Nice To Haves

Some college preferred.
Prior HR experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Assures that all data pertaining to employees is maintained accurately in the HCMS system.
Monitors all employee data changes for accuracy and downstream benefit and time off effects and brings unusual personnel situations to the attention of the appropriate manager.
Assigns appropriate benefit event in conjunction with job changes.
Coordinates pay-out of accrued time off based on specifics of job changes.
Conducts new hire orientation and ensures that presentation material is up to date with all applicable information.
Explains benefit plans, costs and procedures to employees in groups and individual discussions.
Responsible for employee service award program, including service award dinner.
Handles billing for benefit insurance plans, including COBRA and audits.
Responsible for working with insurance companies to ensure that benefit material is up to date and accurate.
Assists employees with enrollment and termination of benefits and ensures that deductions and reimbursements are correct.