Benefits Specialist (Hybrid) Austin, TX

Austin, TX - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 15 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Functions Duties Responsibilities and Position Qualifications:

Were not just a workplace - were a Great Place to Work certified employer!

Proudly certified as a Great Place to Work we are dedicated to creating a supportive and inclusive environment. At Sonic Healthcare USA we emphasize teamwork and innovation. Check out our job openings and advance your career with a company that values its team members!

Location: 3800 Quick Hill Road Bldg III Suite 100 Austin Texas 78728
Days: Monday Through Friday - Hybrid with three days working in the office
Hours: 8-4 or 9-5

Full time - Benefits Eligible

In this role you will:

Act as the primary point of contact for employee benefits inquiries providing timely resolution and guidance.
Administer employee benefits programs including medical dental vision life insurance and disability plans.
Coordinate benefit enrollments changes terminations and open enrollment activities.
Conduct employee outreach for dependent verifications Hawaii HC-5 forms qualifying life events (QLEs) and related requirements.
Ensure benefits data is accurately maintained in HRIS and payroll systems.
Prepare process reconcile and ensure timely payment of benefits invoices.
Communicate benefits information to employees through presentations written materials and one-on-one support.
Manage and maintain effective relationships with HR partners benefits vendors brokers and third-party administrators.
Assist with audits and reporting
Support benefits-related projects process enhancements and continuous improvement efforts.
Partner with divisional HR teams to address benefit inquiries employee outreach and issue resolution
Ensure ongoing compliance with federal state and local regulations including ERISA COBRA HIPAA ACA and FMLA.

All you need is:

BS/BA in business administration human resources or other relevant field.
3-5 years of successful work experience as a Benefits or Leave Administrator.
Maintains extensive working knowledge of all leave of absence policies and practices current FMLA federal legislation ADA and state and jurisdictional leave laws.
Working knowledge of US employee benefits regulations and guidelines (ERISA Cafeteria Plan).
Excellent customer service skills with a sense of urgency.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Discretion and judgment will be required on when to escalate deflect etc. to internal partners.
Commitment to staying current on federal state and jurisdictional laws and regulations.
Ability to work independently well organized with attention to detail self-motivated and manage several competing priorities.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel PowerPoint Word) or related software.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

Work Shift:

Job Category:

Human Resources

Company:

Sonic Healthcare USA Inc

Sonic Healthcare USA is an equal opportunity employer that celebrates diversity and is committed to an inclusive workplace for all employees. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race color sex religion age national origin disability genetics veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws.

Required Experience:

Job Functions Duties Responsibilities and Position Qualifications:Were not just a workplace - were a Great Place to Work certified employer!Proudly certified as a Great Place to Work we are dedicated to creating a supportive and inclusive environment. At Sonic Healthcare USA we emphasize teamwork an...