Human Resource Benefits Specialist
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Job Location:
Cheyenne, WY - USA
Hourly Salary:
$ 24 - 27
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Description and Functions
Open Until Filled
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
The Human Resource Benefits Specialist provides accurate efficient and timely information to the members regarding eligibility enrollment termination requirements premium amounts and benefits. This position administers insurance claims and serves as a liaison between State employees state human resource staff and various providers as a point of contact for agency employees who have inquiries difficulties with claims payments or need assistance in understanding benefits coverage.Working for the State of Wyoming offers more than a paycheck. Our total compensation package includes:
- Comprehensive health dental and vision insurance
- Paid vacation sick leave FMLA and holidays
- Retirement - Pension and 457B plans that help you build a secure future
- Flexible schedules and work-life balance options
- Meaningful work that makes a difference for Wyoming communities and MUCH MORE!
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Human Resource Contact: Lindsey Galindo /
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function that may be performed at the job level.- Serves as a liaison between State employees state human resources staff and various providers as a point of contact for agency employees who have inquiries difficulties with claims payments or need assistance in understanding benefits coverage.
- Interprets and provides guidance on benefits coverage and contract provisions to employees and agency human resources staff.
- Coordinates and participates in the annual open enrollment process.
- Ensures that data and records are kept in a manner that is user-friendly and can be readily accessed and utilized.
- Ensures compliance of programs with relevant federal and state laws.
- Maintains document management of opening date stamping scanning indexing and distributing mail and faxes.
- Provides customer service by answering incoming phone calls and providing members with basic benefits information.
- Daily management of mailing enrollment correspondence and processing address changes in the eBMS system.
- Process returned mail.
- Maintain general email management.
- Monitor member correspondence generated by EGI staff. This also includes customer service outreach and phone calls to members.
Qualifications
PREFERENCES:
Preference may be given to applicants with prior insurance experience.
KNOWLEDGE:- Knowledge of group medical dental life and disability insurance.
- Experience in compiling and preparing reports.
- Knowledge of the State of Wyoming Grievance rules and procedures.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office.
- Knowledge of HIPAA and COBRA regulations.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Education:Bachelors Degree (typically in Human Resources)Experience:0-1 years of progressive work experience (typically in Human Resources)OREducation & ExperienceSubstitution:3-4 years of progressive work experience (typically in Human Resources)Certificates Licenses Registrations:NoneNecessary Special Requirements
NOTES:- FLSA: Non-Exempt
Supplemental Information
Click here to view the State of Wyoming Classification and Pay Structure.
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Required Experience:
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