MHS Benefits Specialist

Island Palm Communities•Waipahu, HI

2h•$0 - $62,400

About The Position

Responsible for administering and communicating benefit programs. Act as liaison between employees and insurance carriers to resolve benefit-related problems and ensure effective utilization of plans and positive employee relations. Participate in the development, recommendation and installation of new or modified plans and employee benefit policies, and administers existing plans.

Requirements

Administer health and welfare benefit plans including, but not limited to: medical, dental, life, disability, retirement (401k) and supplemental programs.
Ensure compliance with state and federal laws affecting group benefit management administration, including but not limited to: ACA, HIPAA, COBRA, ERISA, FMLA, Section 125, Qualified Medical Child support Orders, Form 5500, USERRA and state regulations.
Participate in annual benefits renewal.
Audit health and welfare benefit plan enrollment data to ensure accuracy.
Reconcile and process monthly carrier premium invoices and ensure timely payment.
Administer all aspects of the leave of absence program.
Develop strong working relationships with vendors and third-party administrator (TPA) to ensure accurate, efficient, and timely claims administration and excellent customer service.
Partner with third party administrator (TPA) to oversee eligibility, tracking and reporting, ensuring compliance with FMLA and ADA and reasonable accommodation oversight.
Track incident reporting and coordinate post-accident care and drug testing.
Oversees return to work program and collaborates with providers and managers on Return to Work status and modified duty requests.
Collaborates on appropriate handling of benefits impacted by leaves of absence, return-to-work, and end-of-employment such as; medical, dental, life, and disability.
Completes all applicable and mandatory OSHA reporting.
Advise and counsel employees and their dependents on existing benefits.
Respond to benefit inquiries and complaints; monitor questions and requests from the HR Helpdesk.
Process employee benefits in ADP.
Maintain contact with insurance carriers, third-party administrators, employees and beneficiaries to facilitate proper and complete utilization of benefits for all employees.
Process resignation requests, track turnover metrics and reporting, and involuntary termination coordination with Regional HR Manager
Participate in the creation, design and implementation of comprehensive benefit communications

Responsibilities

Administer health and welfare benefit plans including, but not limited to: medical, dental, life, disability, retirement (401k) and supplemental programs. Ensure compliance with state and federal laws affecting group benefit management administration, including but not limited to: ACA, HIPAA, COBRA, ERISA, FMLA, Section 125, Qualified Medical Child support Orders, Form 5500, USERRA and state regulations. Participate in annual benefits renewal. Audit health and welfare benefit plan enrollment data to ensure accuracy. Reconcile and process monthly carrier premium invoices and ensure timely payment.
Administer all aspects of the leave of absence program; develop strong working relationships with vendors and third-party administrator (TPA) to ensure accurate, efficient, and timely claims administration and excellent customer service. Partner with third party administrator (TPA) to oversee eligibility, tracking and reporting, ensuring compliance with FMLA and ADA and reasonable accommodation oversight. Track incident reporting and coordinate post-accident care and drug testing. Oversees return to work program and collaborates with providers and managers on Return to Work status and modified duty requests. Collaborates on appropriate handling of benefits impacted by leaves of absence, return-to-work, and end-of-employment such as; medical, dental, life, and disability. Completes all applicable and mandatory OSHA reporting.
Advise and counsel employees and their dependents on existing benefits. Respond to benefit inquiries and complaints; monitor questions and requests from the HR Helpdesk. Process employee benefits in ADP. Maintain contact with insurance carriers, third-party administrators, employees and beneficiaries to facilitate proper and complete utilization of benefits for all employees.
Process resignation requests, track turnover metrics and reporting, and involuntary termination coordination with Regional HR Manager
Participate in the creation, design and implementation of comprehensive benefit communications

Benefits

Generous time off policies (including 11 paid holidays, generous Accrued Time Off increasing with years of service, paid sick time, annual day of service, and floating holiday)
401(k) plan with a company match
Various comprehensive Medical, Dental, & Vision plan options for you and your family
Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
Long Term Disability, Basic Term Life and AD&D, optional supplemental life insurance
Tuition Reimbursement program and continuous training and development opportunities
Wellness program (group challenges, seminars, gym membership reimbursement)
Employee Assistance Program
Employee Discount Programs
Employee Relief Program supporting employees with unexpected hardships that place undue financial stress on them and their families