Human Resource Benefits Specialist
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Job Location:
South Bend, IN - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 38500 - 48500
Posted on:
12-09-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Position Title: Human Resource BenefitsSpecialist (Total Rewards)
Alpha Split - (A-M) and (N-Z)
(Non-Unit Position Non-Exempt Hourly)
Salary Range: $38500-$48500
Contract Length: Twelve Months
Immediate Supervisor: Director of Benefits
Job Summary:
The benefits specialist is responsible for assisting with the administration of all benefits and retirement programs including medical dental vision life insurance short- and long-term disability supplemental benefits and retirement plans.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Ensures the accuracy of all benefits enrollments in the HRIS to provide vendors with accurate eligibility information.
- Assists with new-hire orientations.
- Performs quality checks of benefits-related data.
- Assists employees regarding benefits claim issues and plan changes.
- Distributes all benefits enrollment materials and determines eligibility.
- Enrolls employees in benefit administration system and process life status changes.
- Responds to benefits inquiries from employees on plan provisions benefits enrollments status changes and other general inquiries.
- Processes and administers all leave-of-absence requests and disability paperwork: medical personal disability FMLA and PWFA.
- Effectively interprets FMLA and ADA implications as they relate to leaves of absences/disabilities.
- Responds to 403(b) inquiries from managers and employees relating to enrollments plan changes and contribution amounts. Manages the annual catch-up contribution enrollment.
- Assists with the open enrollment process.
- Provides necessary billing for insurance premiums.
- Provides excellent customer service.
- Maintain confidentiality and professionalism.
- Ability to meet and interact with diverse groups collaborate with team members.
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Extensive knowledge of employee benefits and applicable laws.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or similar software AS400 a plus.
Education and Experience:
Required:
- Associates degree in HR or related field but experience and/or other training/certification may be substituted for the education.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Key Skills
- Employee Relations
- Typing
- Succession Planning
- Human Resources Management
- Military Experience
- Case Management
- Benefits Administration
- HRIS
- Payroll
- ADP
- Human Resources
- Leadership Experience
