Benefits Specialist

Cheyenne Regional Medical Center•Cheyenne, WY

About The Position

The Benefits Specialist works alongside benefits leadership to support and coordinate the organization's employee benefits programs. Explains benefits programs to employees, assists with enrollment, benefits claims, resolution of claims issues, process payroll deductions and oversee wellness programs. Provides analytical, technical and compliance support in the delivery of the benefits programs.

Requirements

Excellent people skills
Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal communication and presentation skills
Expert knowledge and ability sufficient to develop and apply procedures in complex assignments
Professional knowledge and technical ability to analyze, design, test and implement systems and applications
Possesses thorough knowledge and ability to develop and implement policies and procedures
Demonstrates an independent work initiative, sound judgment and ability in attention to detail
Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
Proficient skills in MS Office, Outlook and Internet Explorer
Associate’s degree or higher
OR, three (3) or more years of Human Resources experience

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree
Human Resources certification or benefits certification

Responsibilities

Achieves benefits operational objectives by contributing information and analysis to strategic plans.
Reviews, prepares and completes action plans; implements production, productivity, quality, customer-service, safety, security, and health standards.
Identifies and resolves problems; completes audits; identifies, develops, and implements system improvements.
Identifies benefit options by studying programs; obtains advice from consultants; communicates recommendations to Benefits Partner and Director Human Resources.
Provides customer service support to internal and external customers.
Complies with federal, state, and local legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation; anticipating legislation; enforces adherence to requirements; advises management on needed actions.
Resolves employee questions and problems by interpreting benefit policies and procedures.
Informs employees of benefit usage by preparing and distributing benefit reports.
Performs analysis, benefits program administration, planning and overall execution in collaboration with the Benefits Administrator and Director Human Resources.
Develops communication tools enhancing understanding of the company's benefits package; designs and distributes materials for benefits orientations, open enrollment and summary plan descriptions.