Benefits Administrator

The Benefits Administrator manages the end-to-end delivery and continuous improvement of employee benefits programs includinghealth coverage (medical dental vision)retirement planslife insurance disability programs and wellness role goes beyondadministrative duties requiring initiative analytical thinking and creativity to enhance programs deliver clear and engaging communication and create a strong overall employee position ensuresaccurateenrollment recordkeeping carrier coordination invoice reconciliation and regulatory compliance while providing responsive high-quality support to employees. The role partners closely with Payroll and HR including serving as backup for payroll processing and leave coordination.

This position will be onsite in Warsaw IN.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Below are the primary duties and essential functions of an employee in this position. While not all tasks may be performed by every employee in this role all employees are expected to perform related tasks as needed. These essential functions must be performed with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Own the end-to-end management of employee benefits programs including evaluation design administration communication and continuous improvement acrossretirement plans health coverage (medical dental vision) life insurance disability programs and wellness initiatives.

• Evaluate and benchmark company benefits against industry standards and proactively provide recommendations.

• Analyze benefitsutilizationand proactively recommend enhancements to improve employee experience and cost efficiency.

• Design and lead innovativebenefitscommunication and education strategies that increase awareness drive engagement and elevate the overall employee experience.

• Lead annual open enrollment and effectively communicate benefit programs to employees.

• Lead benefits orientation and provide clear responsive support to employeesregardingbenefit questions and available resources.

• Maintain thebenefitssystem and electronic communications with carriers and ensure accuracy and efficiency.

• Reconcile and approve monthly benefit invoices.

• Ensure compliance with ERISA ACA COBRA HIPAA and other applicable regulations.

• Partnerwith Payroll Administrator to file and distribute ACA forms (1094-C and 1095-C).

• Maintainaccurateemployee benefits records and process benefit enrollmentslifeevents andterminationswithin expectedtimeframes.

• Act asa primaryliaison with benefit carriers to resolve employee issues and ensureaccuratedata exchange.

• Provide exceptional customer service by responding to employees with clarity empathy and professionalismwithin expectedtimeframes.

• Maintain strict confidentiality of sensitive employee payroll and benefits information.

• Partner with Payroll Administrator to ensureaccuratebenefit deductions reconciliations and reporting.

• Serve as a backup to the Payroll Administrator and process payroll one time per month as assigned including payroll data entry timekeeping system maintenance verification of employee leave balances and support for bi-weekly payroll processing when necessary.

• Ensure accuracy of UKG leave management system in collaboration with HR Consultants and Payroll Administrator.

• Developmaintain and updatebenefitspoliciesproceduresand standard operating procedures to ensure efficiency consistency and compliance.

• Continuouslyimproveandoptimizeprocesses by strengthening system integrity streamlining administration andidentifyinginnovative ways to enhance efficiency andemployeeexperience.

• Other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements:

• Occupational Exposure Risk Classification: The normal work routine involvesminimalexposure to blood bodyfluidsor tissues.

• The normal work routine has aminimalergonomic risk for repetitive motion impairment.

• The position may require aminimalamount of physical exertion (bending lifting twisting) in the work area.

Required Qualifications:

• Education:High School Diploma or in Human Resources or related fieldpreferred.

• Experience:Requirestwo(2) years of Benefits Administration experience.

• Certificate or Professional License:SHRM-CP or SHRM-SP preferred.

• Satisfactory results from criminal and driving record background checks

Promise of Equal OpportunityandFostering a Fair and Respectful Workplace:

Bowen Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusivediverseand respectful workplace. Wecomply withall applicable laws including the ADA and OSHA regulations and provide reasonableaccommodationsfor qualified individuals with disabilities. Safety is a priority for all employees.

Bowen Health prohibits discrimination based on race color religion sex national origin age disability genetic information veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or other protected statuses. BowenHealth is dedicated to creating opportunities for all employees to thrive and support our mission of compassionate care.

Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority