Boston Medical Center
POSITION SUMMARY
Administers the System's benefits programs ensuring accurate and timely processing of all information. Provides advisory and consultative services. Responsible for the daily processes to analyze, present, communicate and interpret the employee benefit plans including retirement, health and welfare plans and executive benefits.
Position: Benefits Specialist Department: Human Resources Schedule: Full Time ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES / DUTIES
Maintains current knowledge of benefit plans, rules and regulations for health & welfare and retirement plans
Ensures all benefits programs comply with current federal, state, and local regulations and codes, including ACA, HIPAA, COBRA, ERISA, etc. and new regulations, as issued
Assists in the review and renewal of benefit plans.
Reviews and suggests plan alternatives.
Provides feedback on vendor competence and expected service levels
Assists in creating benefit communication materials such as plan descriptions, newsletter content, group emails, flyers and presentations
Processes benefit events, such as qualifying life event transactions in benefit administration system
Provides direct customer services to employees, troubleshoots problems, works with internal and external partners to resolve complex employee issues
Assists with the preparation and distribution of 5500 reports, summary annual reports, summaries of material modifications, ACA reporting and other compliance activities, as necessary
Assists with the preparation, analysis, presentations and interpretation of data for benefit audits, reports, rate and benefit changes, as well as special projects
Organizes and coordinates onsite employee benefit events such as fairs, seminars, and 1:1 employee sessions
Conducts new employee benefits presentations at onsite orientations and tabling events
Reviews and audits benefit invoices for accuracy, tracks status to confirm payment, works with vendors and finance to correct identified issues and document monthly variances to budget Performs other duties as assigned or as necessary.
JOB REQUIREMENTS EDUCATION Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources Management or Business Administration or equivalent combination of education and experience
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED CEBS a plus
EXPERIENCE 3-5 years of benefits administration experience required
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES (KSA)
Excellent interpersonal skills to provide personalized customer service; ability to explain complicated information in a comprehensible manner.
Demonstrated ability to resolve conflict and develop practical solutions.
Excellent organizational skills, including the ability to multi-task projects with day to day responsibilities, prioritize essential tasks and the ability to manage time effectively.
Proficiency with MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint and HR Information Systems are required.
Knowledge of Payroll Systems and HRIS (Workday) highly preferred.
Compensation Range $58,000.00- $84,000.00
This range offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications. However, our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and a broad range of factors is considered when making an offer. This includes education, experience, skills, and certifications/licensures as they directly relate to position requirements; as well as business/organizational needs, internal equity, and market-competitiveness. In addition, BMCHS offers generous total compensation that includes, but is not limited to, benefits (medical, dental, vision, pharmacy), discretionary annual bonuses and merit increases, Flexible Spending Accounts, 403(b) savings matches, paid time off, career advancement opportunities, and resources to support employee and family well-being.
NOTE This range is based on Boston-area data, and is subject to modification based on geographic location.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans
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Administers the System's benefits programs ensuring accurate and timely processing of all information. Provides advisory and consultative services. Responsible for the daily processes to analyze, present, communicate and interpret the employee benefit plans including retirement, health and welfare plans and executive benefits.
Position: Benefits Specialist Department: Human Resources Schedule: Full Time ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES / DUTIES
Maintains current knowledge of benefit plans, rules and regulations for health & welfare and retirement plans
Ensures all benefits programs comply with current federal, state, and local regulations and codes, including ACA, HIPAA, COBRA, ERISA, etc. and new regulations, as issued
Assists in the review and renewal of benefit plans.
Reviews and suggests plan alternatives.
Provides feedback on vendor competence and expected service levels
Assists in creating benefit communication materials such as plan descriptions, newsletter content, group emails, flyers and presentations
Processes benefit events, such as qualifying life event transactions in benefit administration system
Provides direct customer services to employees, troubleshoots problems, works with internal and external partners to resolve complex employee issues
Assists with the preparation and distribution of 5500 reports, summary annual reports, summaries of material modifications, ACA reporting and other compliance activities, as necessary
Assists with the preparation, analysis, presentations and interpretation of data for benefit audits, reports, rate and benefit changes, as well as special projects
Organizes and coordinates onsite employee benefit events such as fairs, seminars, and 1:1 employee sessions
Conducts new employee benefits presentations at onsite orientations and tabling events
Reviews and audits benefit invoices for accuracy, tracks status to confirm payment, works with vendors and finance to correct identified issues and document monthly variances to budget Performs other duties as assigned or as necessary.
JOB REQUIREMENTS EDUCATION Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources Management or Business Administration or equivalent combination of education and experience
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED CEBS a plus
EXPERIENCE 3-5 years of benefits administration experience required
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES (KSA)
Excellent interpersonal skills to provide personalized customer service; ability to explain complicated information in a comprehensible manner.
Demonstrated ability to resolve conflict and develop practical solutions.
Excellent organizational skills, including the ability to multi-task projects with day to day responsibilities, prioritize essential tasks and the ability to manage time effectively.
Proficiency with MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint and HR Information Systems are required.
Knowledge of Payroll Systems and HRIS (Workday) highly preferred.
Compensation Range $58,000.00- $84,000.00
This range offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications. However, our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and a broad range of factors is considered when making an offer. This includes education, experience, skills, and certifications/licensures as they directly relate to position requirements; as well as business/organizational needs, internal equity, and market-competitiveness. In addition, BMCHS offers generous total compensation that includes, but is not limited to, benefits (medical, dental, vision, pharmacy), discretionary annual bonuses and merit increases, Flexible Spending Accounts, 403(b) savings matches, paid time off, career advancement opportunities, and resources to support employee and family well-being.
NOTE This range is based on Boston-area data, and is subject to modification based on geographic location.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans
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