Benefits Specialist I
Core
Provides analytical and technical assistance in the research, development, planning, and execution of health and welfare benefit and wellness programs.
Role type
Individual contributor benefits specialist
Builds
Group benefit plans and wellness programs
Domain
Human Resources / Health Benefits
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
knowledge of regulatory and legislative issues (COBRA, HIPAA, ACA, FSA, HSA, Medicare Part D, Cafeteria Plan, USERRA), proficiency with Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), attention to detail
Preferred skills
previous airline experience, working knowledge of Ultimate Software
Technologies
HRIS, G4connect, third party administrators (TPA)
Responsibilities
Assist in conducting new hire orientation benefit briefings, maintain enrollment packets and prepare open enrollment communication materials, update benefit enrollments in HRIS, process life events and complete Qualified Medical Support Orders, prepare eligibility enrollments and update data to third party administrators, resolve basic benefit issues, assist with distribution of voluntary and required benefits communications, update COBRA database, assist with monthly benefit carrier bill reconciliation, assist with wellness events and challenges, audit HSA company match records, run monthly reporting
Seniority
Entry-level (Level I), hands-on IC