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BENEFITS SPECIALIST

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Pilgrim's Facilitates all Leaves of Absence from beginning to end. Responsible for tracking of FMLA hours, certification papers, and re-certifications. Tracks employees' available leave time, sending timely reminders via phone and certified letter when leave is expected to exhaust and partnering with HR Management as necessary. Responds to moderately complex employee inquiries by phone, written correspondence, and/or email regarding vacation, short-term disability leave, long-term disability, workers' compensation, disability, 401k plans, pension and retirement, and other plans. Delivers employee presentations on benefit programs. Explains and interprets more complex aspects of insurance programs to employees and dependents. Answers more complex questions regarding benefits such as pension and retirement plan, and group benefit plans which includes life, hospitalization, and disability leave. Corresponds with staff at provider offices, hospitals, and benefits providers regarding claims. Coordinates the administration of employee benefit programs such as benefit plan coverage, dental insurance, group life insurance, pension plans, and other benefits. Consults with and advises employees on eligibility, provisions, and other matters related to benefits. Coordinates the preparation of employee benefits booklets and other employee benefit communications. Assists with the coordination of annual enrollment process. May research, analyze, and integrate data to provide information on benefit programs and utilization.

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Job Title: Benefits Specialist

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Facilitates all Leaves of Absence from beginning to end. Responsible for tracking of FMLA hours, certification papers, and re-certifications. Tracks employees' available leave time, sending timely reminders via phone and certified letter when leave is expected to exhaust and partnering with HR Management as necessary. Responds to moderately complex employee inquiries by phone, written correspondence, and/or email regarding vacation, short-term disability leave, long-term disability, workers' compensation, disability, 401k plans, pension and retirement, and other plans. Delivers employee presentations on benefit programs. Explains and interprets more complex aspects of insurance programs to employees and dependents. Answers more complex questions regarding benefits such as pension and retirement plan, and group benefit plans which includes life, hospitalization, and disability leave. Corresponds with staff at provider offices, hospitals, and benefits providers regarding claims. Coordinates the administration of employee benefit programs such as benefit plan coverage, dental insurance, group life insurance, pension plans, and other benefits. Consults with and advises employees on eligibility, provisions, and other matters related to benefits. Coordinates the preparation of employee benefits booklets and other employee benefit communications. Assists with the coordination of annual enrollment process. May research, analyze, and integrate data to provide information on benefit programs and utilization.

Requirements & Skills

Proven work experience as a HR professional, with direct experience in benefits administration and processing/tracking Leaves of Absence Ability to prioritize and complete projects within deadline Excellent written and verbal communication skills Self- Starter Familiarity with HR databases Be able to work under pressure in a fast paced environment High school diploma or equivalent (required)

Internal communication is required on a daily basis with all levels of positions. Communication requires moderate tact and cooperation to convey basic facts (e.g., scheduling and/or coordinating two personal calendars, resolving problems, and/or obtaining necessary information).

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