Benefits Specialist

Southwest Behavioral & Health Services • Phoenix, AZ

7d • Remote

About The Position

The Benefits Specialist is responsible for benefits administration, claims resolution, new employee orientation, records management and benefits payments/enrollments. Performs a variety of complex administrative functions in a Human Resource office. Provides information and assistance to internal and external customers.

Requirements

• A High School Diploma or GED
• One year of direct experience in Benefits Administration.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor Degree in related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administers employee benefits and new employee enrollment procedures.
• Ensures new staff complete timely enrollment of benefits through online enrollment software.
• Plans, prepares and facilitates new employee orientation (NEO).
• Benefit election enrollments, changes (QLE) and terminations
• H.S.A. enrollment
• Approve benefit election summary
• Demonstrates a thorough understanding of the company’s LOA policies and procedures, available benefits, eligibility and departmental/agency practices.
• Ensures compliance with COBRA regulations and liaison with 3rd party COBRA administrator. Including terminated staff and inactive staff.
• Processes requests from staff, insurance brokers, medical institutions, etc. within 24 hours.
• Back up benefit reconciliation
• Responds to in-person inquiries and provides general assistance.
• Generates correspondence to staff, management, insurance brokers/carriers, etc.
• Compiles information and data for statistical reports for compliance, audits or renewals.
• Works closely with supervisor to identify staff and program needs.

Benefits

• 3.3 weeks of PTO your 1st year of employment, with increased accruals after continued service!
• 10 paid holidays
• Low-cost medical, dental and vision insurance, short-term/long-term disability and life insurance for employees
• 40% company match up to a 10% deferral into your SB&H retirement account!
• Career Development – Benefit from our culture of internal promotion!
• Reduce your tuition costs with our tuition reimbursement program & discount degree programs!
• Employee Assistance Program, Health & Wellness and much more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED