Human Resources Specialist

C.A. Murren and Sons•Grayson, GA

12d

About The Position

As a Human Resources Specialist at C.A. Murren, you will be considered the trusted guide employees turn to when navigating one of the most personal and confusing parts of their job, their health benefits. At your best, you are a translator of complex information into plain, reassuring language, and a steady resource during a major shift in how our people access care. You protect our employees' peace of mind and the company's ability to sustainably support them, and you cannot do one without the other. If you want a career where you are the calm, knowledgeable voice guiding people through change, this is the position for you! C.A. Murren is transitioning from a traditional group health plan to an ICHRA (Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangement) model, where employees select their own coverage on the open private marketplace using a company-provided stipend. We are seeking a Human Resources Specialist who will own this transition and its ongoing administration, serving as the company's benefits expert. The ideal candidate has managed employee health benefits extensively and can speak fluently about plan mechanics with employees at every level. This person must be exceedingly well organized, flexible, must have excellent attention to detail, is able to work independently with little or no supervision, and enjoys the challenge of educating a diverse workforce. The Human Resources Specialist carries out responsibilities in the following functional areas: ICHRA administration, benefits enrollment and education, employee relations, and benefits compliance and other HR functions.

Requirements

5+ years of HR experience, including significant hands-on work managing employee health benefits
Strong working knowledge of health plan mechanics: deductibles, out-of-pocket maximums, drug tiers, HSA/FSA distinctions, co-pay structures
ICHRA or individual marketplace benefits experience strongly preferred
Strong interpersonal, communication, follow-up, problem solving, and creative thinking skills
Excellent organizational skills and ability to multi-task with attention to detail
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
Self-motivated, team player with excellent people skills
High level of discretion with confidential material
Valid driver's license
Must be a U.S. citizen
Participation in pre-employment and random drug screening program
Subject to background screening
To be considered for this position, you must first complete our Culture Index personality survey. Please use the link provided below and select "HR Manager." This assessment will take about 15 minutes of focused time. Please set aside time to complete it start to finish. Please know we use the results of this Index seriously when comparing a candidate to the role and personality traits we've established as necessary to perform this job well. Thank you.

Nice To Haves

ICHRA or individual marketplace benefits experience strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Serves as the company's subject matter expert on ICHRA structure, stipend allocation, and marketplace enrollment
Administers the ICHRA program on an ongoing basis, spousal, and dependent coverage tiers
Additionally administers all group ancillary benefits and maintains on an ongoing basis
Runs individual benefits consultations with new hires and existing employees, replacing recruiter-led benefits conversations
Walks employees through benefit options, explaining plan options across carriers.
Explains out-of-pocket maximums, Tier 1 versus Tier 2 drug coverage, HSA versus FSA options, and co-pay structures across a wide range of plan types
Organizes annual open enrollment communications and election process
Assists with maintaining compliance with ICHRA regulations, IRS affordability requirements, and applicable federal, state, and local benefits law
Acts as the trusted resource for employees, supervisors, and managers on all benefits-related questions
Maintains accurate benefits enrollment and stipend data across multiple spreadsheets and systems
Produces regular benefits reporting and analytics for the HR Manager and Director of People Operations
70% Benefits administration and other 30% other HR functions.
Follows all company policies, procedures, and guidelines
Operates ethically to protect the assets and image of the company
Performs other duties and responsibilities as per business needs