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| Position: |
Benefits Specialist |
| Date: |
09/02 |
| Position Code: |
2528 |
| EEO Code: |
227 |
Job Summary
Reporting
to the Benefits Manager, provides benefit-related services for assigned
Institution departments by administering, processing and maintaining
the Institution's benefits programs.
Major Duties
- Advises
on benefits eligibility, plan provisions and options, including
continuation of benefits and new employee premiums.
- Conducts
new employee orientation.
- Assists
in the resolution of problems in health or life insurance claims.
- Assists
and monitors disability, P&I and workers compensation claims.
- Prepares
and reconciles premium billing to various benefits vendors.
- Develops,
updates or presents communications, such as announcements, newsletter
articles, meeting materials, administrative procedures, forms,
reports or benefits statements.
- Identifies
opportunities, defines problems and recommends viable solutions
with respect to employee benefits.
- Maintains
databases for tracking benefit costs. Assists manager in the
preparation and reconciliation of the budget for all employee
benefits programs.
- Prepares
and submits timely annual and ad hoc reports to government agencies.
- Interfaces
with internal and external sources for developing and maintaining
statistical data. Prepares, submits and evaluates survey data.
Evaluates and compares existing or proposed benefits with those
of competitors/comparators.
- Provides
assistance to the Benefits Manager, as requested, utilizing
a broad knowledge of Institution human resources policies, practices
and procedures and thorough knowledge of the employee benefits.
- Maintains
thorough knowledge of government legislation and socioeconomic
trends related to employee benefits. Informs supervisor of developments
and trends that presently or potentially impact areas of responsibility.
- Serves
as support and backup to other Human Resources Office positions
as necessary.
- Maintains
a strong working relationship with HRIS staff to coordinate
information management.
- Performs
such other duties, as the supervisor may deem necessary.
Desired Education/Experience for Hiring
College
degree preferred, with at least 2-4 years experience, or equivalent
work experience. Must have demonstrated experience in human resources
with a solid foundation in employee benefits. Proven ability to
demonstrate good analytical, interpersonal, written, verbal and
organizational skills; exercise discretion and sound judgment. Must
be able to take initiative. Computer competency required including
electronic spreadsheets, relational databases, and word processing.
Last updated: February 25, 2013 |
