Benefits Specialist

  • Seven Counties Services, Inc.
  • Louisville, Kentucky
  • 7mo ago
  • Full-Time
  • On-site


Job Description:

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

  • Manage and administer employee benefits programs including all health and welfare, retirement, tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment and voluntary benefits plans.
  • Act as subject matter expert in the benefits field.
  • Serve as a project manager coordinating project schedules, resources and information and works with the Benefits Manager to complete projects on time and within the proposed budget.
  • Manage day-to-day activities within HCM Benefits proficiently to include all aspects of Benefits Transactions for HCM Training. (Workday training provided.)
  • Conduct new employee benefits orientations and assist employees with self-service enrollment in HCM.
  • Prepare and run reports in HCM to maintain and audit enrollments, qualifying life events, terminations, payroll deductions and employee contributions to ensure accurate and timely data.
  • Respond to employee questions via phone, email, etc.
  • Draft benefits communications.
  • Assist with distribution of required employee notices.
  • Process, audit and track monthly benefit invoices.
  • Review eligibility data files exchanged with carriers and resolve discrepancies.
  • Provide carriers with information necessary to process claims, evidence of insurability, etc.
  • Audit and resolve billing, administrative and data file issues with the carrier representatives.
  • Maintain files with current and historical plan data and documents, financial data and reports to track expenses of benefit programs.
  • Assist with updating and maintaining the employee benefits portal.
    Document benefits processes/procedures and recommend efficiencies.
    Assist with activities for the annual open enrollment period for health and welfare plans.
  • Participates in human resources staff meetings and attends other meetings and seminars as needed.
  • Direct requests for verification of employment to The Work Number.
  • Assist Benefits Manager in completing benefits projects.
  • Other duties as assigned.

 The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job.  Incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

EDUCATION

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Human Resources, Management, or equivalent is required. Master’s degree in Business, Management or equivalent preferred. 

EXPERIENCE        

  • Six years’ experience in Benefits with a Bachelor’s degree, or four years’ experience with a Master’s degree. 
  • Completion of CEBS (Certified Employee Benefits Specialist), CBP (Certified Benefits Professional), or related certifications preferred.
  • A basic understanding of Workday HCM is preferred.
  • Prior experience with HCM, HRIS, CRM, and/or database software is required.
  • Working knowledge of benefits-related laws and regulations.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
  • Exceptional customer service skills.
  • Ability to organize multiple tasks and work independently in a fast-paced environment with rapidly changing priorities.
  • Demonstrate a high degree of trustworthiness in handling confidential and sensitive information.
  • Ability to prioritize and manage time appropriately. 
  • Attention to detail.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

  • Position has no unusual physical demands. 
  • Occasional minor discomforts from continual exposure to video display terminal.

Within the bounds of their respective job descriptions, all staff are expected to exercise principle-centered leadership, focused on customer service responsiveness, with a continuous quality improvement orientation.  Additionally, all staff are expected to develop a working knowledge of and follow all policies and procedures related to safety management and other Joint Commission standards.

Time Type:

Full time

We continually help our community and employees flourish... one life at a time. As a Seven Counties Services employee there are many benefits to enjoy. Below are just some of the great benefits you might be eligible for with Seven Counties Services.

  • Health & Wellness
    • Medical Coverage
    • Dental Coverage
    • Vision Coverage
    • Flexible Spending Account
    • Health Savings Account
    • Short Term Disability
    • Long Term Disability - Company Paid

  • Financial Wellbeing
    • Competitive Compensation Packages
    • Life Insurance - Company Paid
    • Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance - Company Paid
    • 403b Retirement Plan with Company Funded Matching
    • Retirement and Financial Planning Services

  • Career Development and Growth
    • Tuition Assistance Plans
    • Loan Forgiveness options through federal programs (National Health Service Corps & Public Service Loan Forgiveness)
    • Student Loan Repayment Assistance
    • Clinical Supervision toward licensure and reimbursement for certain license applications
    • At Seven Counties Services training is one of our highest priorities. We provide company paid professional training for various skills, certifications, and continuing education
    • Opportunities for growth and movement - We encourage our employees to consider new growth opportunities with us
    • Leadership Academy for our rising stars, supervisors, and leaders
    • Seven Counties Services and Center for Clinical Excellence provide staff with industry best practices and processes

  • Work Life Balance
    • Paid Time Off - Generous PTO for Vacations, Illness, Personal Days, Etc. (10 Paid Holidays)
    • Flexible Work Schedules to promote a Healthy Work Life Balance
    • Employee Assistance Program - assists employees with personal problems and/or work-related problems that may impact their job performance, health, mental and emotional well-being