Benefits Specialist

OrthoVirginia • Remote VA, VA

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About The Position

At OrthoVirginia, you’re part of a team dedicated to delivering expert orthopedic and therapy care across the state. As Virginia’s largest provider of musculoskeletal care, we offer full-time and part-time opportunities in a collaborative, team-oriented environment. With more than 159 physicians in over 35 locations—including Lynchburg, Northern Virginia, Richmond, Southwest Virginia, and Hampton Roads—OrthoVirginia is a leader in orthopedic surgery, non-surgical care, and physical, hand, and occupational therapy. Our nationally recognized specialists treat a full range of musculoskeletal injuries and conditions, helping patients of all ages move, heal, and thrive. Join us and become part of a trusted network committed to excellence in orthopedic care.

Requirements

• Administer employee health and welfare benefit plans in accordance with federal and state regulations (e.g., ACA, ERISA, COBRA)
• Partner with ACA vendor to ensure ongoing compliance and accurate reporting
• Oversee required filings, compliance documentation, and employee disclosures
• Conduct regular audits of benefits data, enrollment records, and system integrity
• Coordinate with carriers, brokers, and third-party administrators to manage benefit programs
• Support benefit-related system configuration, testing, and transactions within Workday
• Manage vendor invoicing and reconcile benefit-related billing
• Maintain strong vendor relationships to ensure service quality, compliance, issue resolution and a positive employee experience
• Serve as a primary point of contact for employee benefit inquiries and escalations
• Educate employees on benefit options, eligibility, and plan features
• Partner with HR Business Partners to resolve employee relations issues related to benefits
• Ensure timely and effective resolution of complex benefit issues
• Support planning and execution of annual open enrollment
• Develop clear, engaging employee communications and educational materials
• Contribute content for internal platforms (e.g., intranet) to improve benefits awareness and utilization
• Assist in evaluating and enhancing benefits offerings based on employee needs, utilization trends, and market data
• Analyze cost trends and provide insights to support decision-making
• Support the development and maintenance of plan documents, policies, and procedures
• Administer employee wellness program and initiatives designed to promote health and wellbeing
• Recommend enhancements based on employee feedback and participation trends
• Develop communications that drive engagement in wellness activities and health screenings
• Serve in a back-up capacity for employee leave programs, including FMLA, short-term disability, and long-term disability

Responsibilities

• Administer employee health and welfare benefit plans in accordance with federal and state regulations (e.g., ACA, ERISA, COBRA)
• Partner with ACA vendor to ensure ongoing compliance and accurate reporting
• Oversee required filings, compliance documentation, and employee disclosures
• Conduct regular audits of benefits data, enrollment records, and system integrity
• Coordinate with carriers, brokers, and third-party administrators to manage benefit programs
• Support benefit-related system configuration, testing, and transactions within Workday
• Manage vendor invoicing and reconcile benefit-related billing
• Maintain strong vendor relationships to ensure service quality, compliance, issue resolution and a positive employee experience
• Serve as a primary point of contact for employee benefit inquiries and escalations
• Educate employees on benefit options, eligibility, and plan features
• Partner with HR Business Partners to resolve employee relations issues related to benefits
• Ensure timely and effective resolution of complex benefit issues
• Support planning and execution of annual open enrollment
• Develop clear, engaging employee communications and educational materials
• Contribute content for internal platforms (e.g., intranet) to improve benefits awareness and utilization
• Assist in evaluating and enhancing benefits offerings based on employee needs, utilization trends, and market data
• Analyze cost trends and provide insights to support decision-making
• Support the development and maintenance of plan documents, policies, and procedures
• Administer employee wellness program and initiatives designed to promote health and wellbeing
• Recommend enhancements based on employee feedback and participation trends
• Develop communications that drive engagement in wellness activities and health screenings
• Serve in a back-up capacity for employee leave programs, including FMLA, short-term disability, and long-term disability

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed