Benefits Specialist
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Benefits Specialist
Full-time
Sedalia MO
Pettis County
(Hybrid/Remote)
The Center for Human Services (CHS) has provided exceptional opportunities for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities since 1955. Currently CHS provides programs and services to assist individuals with disabilities low-income at-risk children and their families to meet their goals and experience their best lives while living working playing and becoming a part of their communities. As an organization we are leaders in excellence we have a steadfast commitment to solutions we respect all differences abilities and similarities in our employees and clients and we advocate autonomy!
SUMMARY
The Benefits Specialist supports the Center for Human Services (CHS) mission by assisting in managing daily operations within the Benefits Department. This role involves ensuring employees are well-informed about their benefits and can easily access them maintaining precise records coordinating the enrollment process and aiding in compliance initiatives.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Responsible for Benefits Administration by:
- Assisting in management of various employee benefit programs including retirement plans medical dental vision life insurance temporary disability and wellness programs.
- Communicating with staff regarding benefits including guiding employees through self-enrollment process and other applications.
- Ensuring employee benefit filing systems are accurately maintained and benefit changes are promptly and correctly entered in the HRIS system for payroll deductions.
- Reconciling benefits with payroll each pay period to ensure accuracy.
- Assisting with the monthly billing and reconciliation.
- Addressing benefits inquiries promptly and equitably ensuring courteous resolution.
- Willingly accept and complete special assignments or duties as requested.
Maintains compliance as needed by:
- Ensuring compliance with all regulations and laws governing benefits programs.
- Maintaining knowledge of the agency and departmental policies and procedures.
- Completing training as required and seeking technical training opportunities for applications specific to the business needs of the organization.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
To perform this job successfully an applicant must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The information listed below is representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required to complete the essential duties and responsibilities of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and meet physical requirements.
- Accountability
- Attention to detail
- Ethical behavior and decision making
- Mathematical and analytical
- Time management
COMPETENCIES
- Adaptable
- Learning-focused
- Responsible and reliable
- Person-centered
- Policy-supportive
- Professional and courteous communication
- Results-oriented
- Team builder
QUALIFICATIONS
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Associate degree in a related field plus two years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience to equal four years.
- Intermediate Excel skills that include the ability to combine and manipulate large sets of data.
- Must provide proof of valid drivers license and personal valid vehicle insurance.
PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- ACA FMLA and COBRA compliance experience preferred.
- Project management experience time management and organizational skills are preferred.
- Experience with Paycom or similar HRIS/Payroll platform(s) is preferred.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands to operate a computer.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus while using the computer.
- The employee is occasionally required to stoop kneel or crouch while filing. The employee occasionally lifts and/or moves up to ten pounds.
BENEFITS:CHS offers best-in-industry benefits. Click here to view our Benefits guide for more details
SHIFTS: FT (40 hrs.) Mon-Fri: 8am-5pm
EEO STATEMENT
Center for Human Services/Chariton Valley Association provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws.
This statement applies throughout the life cycle of employment including recruiting hiring placement promotion termination layoff recall transfer leaves of absence compensation and training.
If you are unable to submit your application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability please contact us at ext. 553 or ask for HR.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
