Benefits Specialist

Grand River Health Main Campus•Rifle, CO

About The Position

The Benefits Specialist supports the daily administration of Grand River Health District’s employee benefits and leave programs, helping employees access the information and resources they need to navigate their benefits. The role coordinates benefits and leave administration, assists employees with enrollments and questions, maintains confidential and accurate records, and partners with the Benefits Manager and brokers on plan administration, communications, regulatory updates, and plan changes. The position also supports benefits events, employee meetings, departmental goals, and improvements to benefits programs and processes.

Requirements

Knowledge of employee benefits programs, HR practices, and applicable federal and state employment and benefits laws.
Strong interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze information and make recommendations.
Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion while maintaining a professional, service-focused approach.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred.
3–5 years of benefits experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Coordinate employee benefits, including health, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement plans, and leave administration, including enrollments, renewals, and terminations.
Provide benefits orientations and enrollment assistance, and resolve benefits-related questions and concerns in a timely manner.
Maintain accurate employee benefits records in the HRIS while ensuring confidentiality and compliance with applicable policies and regulations.
Partner with the Benefits Manager and brokers on plan administration, regulatory updates, benefits communications, and implementation of new or revised plans.
Assist with benefits fairs, plan materials, employee meetings, departmental goals, and ongoing improvements to benefits programs and processes.
Perform other duties as assigned.