Benefits Specialist

Seven Counties Services•Louisville, KY

1d•$50,019 - $60,023•Hybrid

About The Position

Budgeted salary is between $50,019.38 - $60,023.25 per year This position is hybrid and may work remotely up to 2 days a week. Only candidates residing in the Louisville Metro area will be considered. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Administer the employee benefits programs including all health and welfare, retirement, tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment and voluntary benefits plans. Act as subject matter expert in the benefits field. Work with the Benefits leader to complete projects on time and within the proposed budget. Manage day-to-day activities within HCM Benefits proficiently to include all aspects of Benefits Transactions. Conduct new employee benefits orientations and assist employees with self-service enrollment in HCM. Prepare and run reports in HCM to maintain and audit enrollments, qualifying life events, terminations, payroll deductions and employee contributions to ensure accurate and timely data. Respond to employee questions via phone, email, etc. Draft benefits communications. Assist with distribution of required employee notices. Process, audit and track monthly benefit invoices. Review eligibility data files exchanged with carriers and resolve discrepancies. Provide carriers with information necessary to process claims, evidence of insurability, etc. Audit and resolve billing, administrative and data file issues with the carrier representatives. Maintain files with current and historical plan data and documents, financial data and reports to track expenses of benefit programs. Assist with updating and maintaining employee benefits communication sites. Document benefits processes/procedures and recommend efficiencies. Assist with activities for the annual open enrollment period for health and welfare plans. Participate in human resources staff meetings and attend other meetings and seminars as needed. Assist Benefits leader in completing benefits projects. Other duties as assigned. The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. Incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. EDUCATION Bachelor’s degree in Business, Human Resources, Management, or equivalent is required. EXPERIENCE Three plus years’ experience in Benefits with a Bachelor’s degree. Completion of PHR, SHRM-CP or related certifications highly desired but not required. Basic understanding/familiarity with Workday HCM preferred. Prior experience with HCM, HRIS, CRM and/or database software required. Working knowledge of benefits-related laws and regulations. Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook. Excellent communication, interpersonal and presentation skills. Exceptional customer service skills. Ability to organize multiple tasks and work independently in a fast-paced environment with rapidly changing priorities. Demonstrate a high degree of trustworthiness in handling confidential and sensitive information. Ability to prioritize and manage time appropriately. Attention to detail. PHYSICAL DEMANDS Position has no unusual physical demands. Occasional minor discomforts from continual exposure to video display terminal. Within the bounds of their respective job descriptions, all staff are expected to exercise principle-centered leadership, focused on customer service responsiveness, with a continuous quality improvement orientation. Additionally, all staff are expected to develop a working knowledge of and follow all policies and procedures related to safety management and other Joint Commission standards. Time Type: Full time Seven Counties is the provider of choice for mental and behavior health services in and around the Louisville Metro. Over 1,400 employees work in 25+ locations throughout Bullitt, Henry, Jefferson, Oldham, Shelby, Spencer and Trimble counties; making sure that the 31,000 people we serve annually have the best chance of living their best lives. At Seven Counties, we give our staff the opportunity to do what they do best with continued training, effective mentoring and competitive salaries and benefits. In an effort to protect our employees, clients and community, we require the COVID and Influenza vaccinations for all employees.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Human Resources, Management, or equivalent is required.
Three plus years’ experience in Benefits with a Bachelor’s degree.
Prior experience with HCM, HRIS, CRM and/or database software required.
Working knowledge of benefits-related laws and regulations.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Excellent communication, interpersonal and presentation skills.
Exceptional customer service skills.
Ability to organize multiple tasks and work independently in a fast-paced environment with rapidly changing priorities.
Demonstrate a high degree of trustworthiness in handling confidential and sensitive information.
Ability to prioritize and manage time appropriately.
Attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

Completion of PHR, SHRM-CP or related certifications highly desired but not required.
Basic understanding/familiarity with Workday HCM preferred.

Responsibilities

Administer the employee benefits programs including all health and welfare, retirement, tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment and voluntary benefits plans.
Act as subject matter expert in the benefits field.
Work with the Benefits leader to complete projects on time and within the proposed budget.
Manage day-to-day activities within HCM Benefits proficiently to include all aspects of Benefits Transactions.
Conduct new employee benefits orientations and assist employees with self-service enrollment in HCM.
Prepare and run reports in HCM to maintain and audit enrollments, qualifying life events, terminations, payroll deductions and employee contributions to ensure accurate and timely data.
Respond to employee questions via phone, email, etc.
Draft benefits communications.
Assist with distribution of required employee notices.
Process, audit and track monthly benefit invoices.
Review eligibility data files exchanged with carriers and resolve discrepancies.
Provide carriers with information necessary to process claims, evidence of insurability, etc.
Audit and resolve billing, administrative and data file issues with the carrier representatives.
Maintain files with current and historical plan data and documents, financial data and reports to track expenses of benefit programs.
Assist with updating and maintaining employee benefits communication sites.
Document benefits processes/procedures and recommend efficiencies.
Assist with activities for the annual open enrollment period for health and welfare plans.
Participate in human resources staff meetings and attend other meetings and seminars as needed.
Assist Benefits leader in completing benefits projects.
Other duties as assigned.