Benefits Specialist
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Job Location:
Indianapolis, IN - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
15 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Benefits Specialist
The Benefits Specialist is responsible for administering and managing the organizations employee benefits programs. This role ensures accurate benefits processing supports employees through all stages of the benefits lifecycle and maintains compliance with applicable federal and state regulations. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented resourceful and committed to providing excellent employee support and service.
Reports to: Controller
Key Responsibilities
- Administer all employee benefits programs including medical dental vision life disability retirement plans and voluntary benefits.
- Enroll eligible employees in benefit plans and communicate eligibility requirements within established timelines.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for employees regarding benefits questions eligibility coverage details claims assistance and general support.
- Coordinate open enrollment activities including scheduling meetings preparing materials and managing annual benefit renewals.
- Process qualifying life event (QLE) changes benefit terminations and coverage updates in accordance with plan guidelines.
- Initiate and manage COBRA notifications and continuation coverage administration.
- Maintain accurate benefits records and ensure data integrity across the HRIS system and vendor platforms.
- Ensure compliance with all applicable federal and state regulations including COBRA ACA ERISA and HIPAA.
- Create and distribute clear benefits communication materials such as enrollment guides FAQs presentations and policy updates.
- Conduct benefits orientations for new hires and provide ongoing education and support to employees.
- Coordinate with benefit vendors and brokers to resolve escalated claims issues and coverage discrepancies.
- Assist with benefits reporting audits reconciliations and invoice reviews to ensure accuracy of billing and enrollment data.
- Support leave of absence benefits coordination including tracking benefit premiums and employee responsibilities during leave periods.
- Maintain employee benefits files and documentation in accordance with company standards and legal requirements.
- Collaborate with payroll and HR teams to ensure accurate benefit deductions and system updates.
Qualifications
- Associates degree in human resources Business Administration or related field (preferred but not required).
- 2 years of experience in benefits administration human resources or a related role.
- Knowledge of employment laws benefit regulations and HR best practices.
- Experience with HRIS systems and benefits platforms (e.g. Paycor Zizzl First Stop Health.).
LEL Home Servicesis an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering cultivating and preserving a culture of diversity equality and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age disability protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Customer Service
- Fmla
- HIPAA
- Microsoft Outlook
- Benefits Administration
- HRIS
- Payroll
- Employment & Labor Law
- ADP
- Human Resources
- Phone Etiquette
- Workday
About Company
At LEL Home Services, you are more than just a number - you are family. We work with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families to live their best life, funded by the Medicaid Waiver.
