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Amergis

Benefits Specialist I

Amergis, Columbia, Maryland, United States, 21046

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Salary: $20-$22 / Hour

Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.

The Benefits Specialist assists the Benefits Team in the day-to-day administration of the Company's

various employee benefits programs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Answers general inquiries and provides a high level of customer service to employees regarding benefits and LOA procedures, policies, eligibility rules and regulations

Keeps abreast of the Company's benefits, including policies, eligibility rules, and general regulations

Assists with the administration of all health and welfare benefit programs, Leave of Absence administration, and other various benefit programs

Proactively identifies and implements workable solutions to issues

Performs other duties as assigned/necessary

Minimum Requirements:

College degree or equivalent experience in related departments

At least two (2) years of benefits administration experience preferred

Proven knowledge of HRIS systems, preferably ADP

Computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office, required

Working knowledge of federal and state laws pertaining to Human Resources/Benefits

Ability to keep sensitive employee information confidential

Ability to work as an effective team member, including establishing and maintaining positive, professional business relationships with other departments and branch offices

Exceptional interpersonal skills

Ability to multi-task and work independently within a fast-paced environment

Possess a high level of initiative and ability to work with minimum supervision

Ability to exercise independent judgment and decision-making

Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail

ADP Enterprise experience a plus

Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to and from appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors, co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills

Computer proficiency required

At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:

Medical/Prescription, Dental, Vision, Health Advocacy (company paid if enrolled Medical), Health Advocate Employee Assistance Program, Health Savings Account , 401(k), 401(k) Company Match, Profit Sharing, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Primary Caregiver Leave, Parental Leave, Life and Basic Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance, Voluntary Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance, Hospital Expense Protection Plan, Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, Home and Auto Insurance, Pet Insurance, MilkStork, Transportation Benefit, Educational Assistance Program, College Partnership Program, Paid Time Off/Company Holidays

*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.

Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

This posting will remain active on job boards for 5 days from date of posting unless there is a good faith basis to extend the posting date.

Please note that this pay range represents a good faith estimate of the compensation that will be offered for this position based on the circumstances. The actual pay offered to a successful candidate will take into account a wide range of factors, including but not limited to location, experience, and other variable factors.

"Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Initiative, Amergis will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records"