HR Benefits and Leave Specialist

Ohio s Hospice Inc • Dayton, OH

8h • Onsite

About The Position

The HR Benefits and Leave Specialist is responsible for overseeing employee benefits administration and managing leave requests and accommodations. Ohio’s Hospice offers opportunity, advancement and a great foundation for growth to energetic people looking to serve our mission. Those who join our team are committed to providing superior care and service so our patients and their families can celebrate life. We provide our staff members with the resources and support to contribute and make a difference in the lives of patients and families every day. Come join a group of people that are wildly passionate about taking care of our patients and each other! As a member of our team, you'll have a chance to impact many lives. You may find a deeper meaning in your work or rediscover why you chose your profession in the first place. The passion you may have been missing in previous workplaces can be found at Ohio's Hospice.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources or related field
• Minimum two years of experience, in human resources preferred.
• Computer skills sufficient to utilize HRIS systems and communicate effectively.
• Ability to drive as required during daytime, nighttime or inclement weather.
• Valid Driver's License with Safe Driving Record
• State Minimum Automobile Insurance Coverage

Responsibilities

• Administers health plans including enrollments and changes across the enterprise.
• Ensures accurate record keeping and proper deductions are being taken from staff members’ pay.
• Strives to ensure staff understanding of benefit programs by, regularly generating communication tools and counseling staff /dependents as situations arise.
• Works with current staff on plan provisions, benefit enrollments, status changes and other general inquires as well as COBRA information for terminating staff.
• Manages annual enrollment, communicates changes to staff and ensures the HRIS is updated for Annual Enrollment.
• Monitors records of COBRA Administrator monthly to ensure compliance.
• Performs quality checks on benefits-related data.
• Works on the reconciliation of benefit billings in cooperation with the Finance Department.
• Delivers comprehensive, timely, and detailed reporting as requested from the HRIS.
• Assists with onboarding new affiliates and building new company codes in HRIS.
• Assists in other activities and departments when requested.
• Participates in Continuous Quality Improvement activities to support the quality of Ohio’s Hospice services.
• Precepts new staff to support professional relationships with newly hired team members as required.
• Provides information as needed to internal and external customers when inquiries are made regarding Ohio’s Hospice, policies, procedures, benefits, etc., using superior customer service practices.
• Maintains electronic personnel files and ensures compliance with Joint Commission standards, Ohio Department of Health, CMS and more.
• Ensures integrity of HRIS system by performing frequent audits of personnel records.
• Maintains and verifies professional licensure information at time of hire and post-hire for all staff and contracted staff.
• Facilitates the onboarding of new providers in obtaining/maintaining necessary documents, including but not limited to license, certifications, provider number, DEA number, OARRS applications, liability insurance applications, vaccine records and maintenance of such records needed to maintain credentialing.
• Facilitates the timely completion and submission of applications/reapplication to all payers.
• Manages administrative aspects of provider credentialing/recredentialing to facilities where we partner.
• Administers the Tuition Assistance benefit including verifying, tracking and requesting payments for approved tuition assistance requests from qualified staff.
• Verifies safe driving record for each applicable staff member.
• Manages other HR projects and initiatives including staff recognition, support events and others as requested.
• Participate in Continuous Quality Improvement activities to support the quality of Ohio’s Hospice services.
• Precept new staff to support professional relationships with newly hired team members as required.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• Competitive Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Short- & Long-Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 401k with 5% employer match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Preparation for certification and pay incentive on Hospice certification achievement
• Scrubs provided at initial onboarding
• Mileage reimbursement
• Organizational preceptor to assist with orientation and ongoing education
• Educational programs geared toward career advancement
• Career growth

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level