Benefits Specialist HRBS

Bristol, CT - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 14 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

At Bristol Health we begin each day caring today for your tomorrow. We have been an integral part of our community for the past 100 years. We are dedicated to providing the best possible care and service to our patients residents and families. We are committed to provide compassionate quality care at all times and to uphold our values of Communication Accountability Respect and Empathy (C.A.R.E.). We are Magnet and received the 2020 Press Ganey Leading Innovator award for our rapid adoption and implementation of healthcare solutions during the COVID-19 pandemic. Use your expertise compassion and kindness to transform the patient experience. Make a difference. Make Bristol Health your choice.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a skilled Benefits Specialist to join our Human Resources this role you will administer the organizations employee benefits programs ensuring employees are able to enroll in available health insurance options and understand how their benefits work. The position is also responsible for leave administration including supporting employees and managers with benefit-related and leave-of-absence processes.

To be successful in this role the Benefits Specialist must have strong organizational skills and a solid understanding of employee benefits and leave administration processes. The ideal candidate will also be an effective communicator capable of clearly explaining benefit options as well as relevant legal and tax information to employees.

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities include:

Annual Open Enrollment; participate in plan design discussion; coordinate open enrollment events assist employee with enrollment etc.
Leave of Absence; assist employees on how to file for FMLA and CT Paid Family Leave
Process CTPFL Employer Verification and Wage Requests
Track employees leave usage and provide updates in a timely manner
Manage the interactive process and ADA accommodations
Assist in administering the retirement plan; corrections compliance testing etc.
Deliver presentations to groups including new hire orientation and manager training sessions
Review and approve new hire elections; maintain and audit dependent verification documents
Maintain dependent age out dashboard; remove dependents who are no longer eligible
Review and approve qualifying life events in HRIS system (Paycom)
Generate COBRA initial notices and qualifying letters
Maintain employees arrears dashboard
Coordinate Medicare employee education sessions
Conduct monthly audit of Paycom/Vendor benefit data
Work closely with vendors to research and address open item
Assist employees and leaders with benefit related questions and issues

Performs related duties:

Supports HR with applications including but not limited to reporting HRIS data entry and other special projects/programs as assigned

Qualifications

Educational / Minimum Requirements:

Bachelors degree in Human Resources or a related field with a minimum of two (2) years of progressive HR experience or an Associate degree with five (5) or more years of progressive HR experience.
At least one (1) year of hands-on experience administering employee benefits and leave of absence programs and supporting core HR processes.
Demonstrated working knowledge of HRIS systems including benefits administration leave management and ACA compliance modules.
Proven ability to exercise sound judgment and apply analytical and problem-solving skills in a confidential environment.
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced work environment.

Preferred Qualifications

Two (2) or more years of experience administering benefits and leave programs within an organization of 1000 employees.
Experience using Paycom or comparable HRIS platforms.

State/Federal Mandated Licensure or Certification Requirements:

None

Bristol Health Group Mandated Educational Requirements:

General orientation at time of hire. Other programs as mandated.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to spend a majority of the day at a computer terminal/personal computer. Must possess sufficient visual acuity so as to read use computers and conduct essential job functions in an acceptable manner. Significant documentation and paperwork review requiring extensive visual acuity

Work Environment:

Normal office conditions.

Cognitive Requirements:

Ability to comprehend and execute written and/or oral directions. Ability to work independently. Ability to make judgmental decisions. Ability to complete tasks with minimal direction.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time as needed.

Required Experience:

DescriptionAt Bristol Health we begin each day caring today for your tomorrow. We have been an integral part of our community for the past 100 years. We are dedicated to providing the best possible care and service to our patients residents and families. We are committed to provide compassionate qua...