Benefits Specialist

Elara Caring • Mount Vernon, TX

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About The Position

The Benefits Specialist at Elara Caring plays a crucial role in managing employee benefits for both full-time and part-time team members. This position involves ensuring compliance with regulations, facilitating benefits enrollment, and responding to inquiries regarding benefits. The Specialist will work collaboratively with the HR team to maintain accurate records and support the overall mission of providing high-quality care to patients in their homes.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in HR Management, Business Administration, Finance, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years of relevant experience in administering health and welfare benefits plans for hourly and salaried team members.
• Experience in a Home Health or Hospice environment is preferred.
• Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS) or Professional of Human Resources (PHR) is preferred.
• Knowledge of HRIS systems (e.g., Workday, UltiPro) is required.
• Advanced skills in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access) are required.
• Understanding of tax laws, Section 125 flexible benefit plan administration, 401(k) plans, FMLA, ADA, and HIPAA is required.
• Willingness and ability to travel occasionally, including overnight stays.

Nice To Haves

• Experience within a Home Health or Hospice environment is preferred.
• Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS) or Professional of Human Resources (PHR) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Determine eligibility for benefits for full-time and part-time team members by monitoring service requirements and reviewing dependent eligibility documentation.
• Collaborate with the HR team to manage benefits enrollment, changes, and terminations, ensuring compliance with company policies and regulations.
• Distribute benefits enrollment materials to newly eligible team members in a timely manner.
• Track hours worked for ACA compliance and ensure compliance with Collective Bargaining Agreements regarding benefit eligibility.
• Stay informed about regulations pertaining to employee benefits and recommend policy adjustments as necessary.
• Respond to benefit inquiries from team members and company leaders, ensuring promptness, courtesy, and accuracy.
• Ensure the accuracy of benefits enrollments in the HRIS to provide vendors with accurate eligibility information.
• Perform other related activities, assignments, duties, and projects as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• Tuition reimbursement for full-time staff
• Continuing education opportunities at no cost
• Opportunities for advancement
• Comprehensive insurance plans for medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 401(K) with employer match
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Family and pet bereavement leave
• Pet insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree