Benefits Specialist

Nashville, IN - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 3 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Benefits Specialist - Hybrid Opportunity

This is a hybrid position based at our corporate office in Brentwood TN with on-site work required Monday through Wednesday.

The Benefits Specialist is responsible for supporting all areas of the day-to-day operations of group benefit programs (group health dental vision short-term and long-term disability life insurance accident critical illness flexible spending plan health savings plan and 401k). The specialist provides excellent customer service to the Human Resource team in the field. And as needed provides special guidance and assistance to the
Human Resource teams at all locations on various employee benefit plans. The Benefits Specialist provides analytical and technical support in the administration process of the benefit programs and provides billing support.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Provides customer support to HR team in the field.
Performs daily benefit processing to include; enrollments qualifying events COBRA beneficiaries disability accident and death claims QMSCO compliance testing.
Maintains employee benefit files and updates employee payroll records via weekly benefit file upload.
Prepares and executes required filings and notices to include; ACA CMS Medicare Part D 5500.
Processes monthly billing and preparation for payment for all group benefit plans.
Assists in the administrative functions and benefit system preparation of the benefit plan renewal process.
Assists with correcting Error Reports that are generated from electronic benefit files sent to carriers to include; Medical Dental Vision COBRA FSA 401k and Life and Accident policies.
Supports corporate employees with all benefit related questions issues and concerns.
Handles benefit inquiries and complaints to ensure quick equitable courteous resolution.
Assists in the maintenance of administrative functions for assigned benefit processes.
Assists with benefits projects as needed.

EDUCATION

Bachelors Degree or equivalent experience required.

EXPERIENCE

HRIS systems experience.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to interact effectively and professionally with individuals at all levels; both internal and external.
Advanced computer skills including Microsoft Office; Word Excel and PowerPoint.
Knowledge of office administration procedures with the ability to operate most standard office equipment.
Ability to work professionally with sensitive proprietary data & information while maintaining confidentiality.
Exercises sound judgment in responding to inquiries; understands when to route inquiries to next level.
Self-motivated with strong organizational skills and superior attention to detail.
Must be able to manage multiple tasks/projects simultaneously within inflexible time frames. Ability to adapt to frequent priority changes.
Capable of working within established policies procedures and practices prescribed by the organization.
Knowledge of all pertinent federal and state regulations affecting employee benefit programs including ACA ERISA COBRA FMLA Section 125 Social Security and DOL requirements.
English sufficient to provide and receive instructions/directions.

Benefits:

Comprehensive health dental and vision insurance
Health Savings Account with an employer contribution
Life Insurance
PTO
401(k) retirement plan with a company match
And more!

ENVIRONMENTAL/WORKING CONDITIONS: Normal busy office environment with much telephone work. Possible long hours as needed. The description is intended to provide only basic guidelines for meeting job requirements. Responsibilities knowledge skills abilities and working conditions may change as needs evolve.

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Benefits Specialist - Hybrid OpportunityThis is a hybrid position based at our corporate office in Brentwood TN with on-site work required Monday through Wednesday.The Benefits Specialist is responsible for supporting all areas of the day-to-day operations of group benefit programs (group health den...