Benefits Intake Specialist Jobs

Excellent organizational and time management skills.

Responds to benefits inquiries from managers and employees on plan provisions, benefits enrollments, status changes and other general inquiries

Assist HR (Human Resources) leadership in completing benefits reporting requirements.

Extensive knowledge of employee benefits and applicable laws.

High school diploma or GED and two years of experience in employee benefits administration.

Conduct benefits orientations and explain benefits self-enrollment system.

Intermediate knowledge of commonly offered workplace benefits

Cross-train to assist with other HR functions such as hiring, onboarding, training and events management

1+ years experience in a related field, such as human resources, benefits administration, payroll, etc.

Supervised by: Compensation & Benefits Manager

Administer benefits programs and provide excellent customer service to employees

Support annual open enrollment and promote benefits throughout the employee lifecycle

Reports to: Manager, Benefits & Wellness

Keep management advised of potential problem areas, recommend, and implement solutions as appropriate.

Partner with Benefits Manager to conduct annual open enrollment during 4th quarter of each year.

5+ years of related benefit administration experience

Bachelor’s degree or commensurate education and experience

Health Benefits: medical, dental, vision, short term and long- term disability and wellness programs

What other skills/experience would be helpful to have?

Assist with developing and administering Assurant’s benefit programs, including dental, vision, and voluntary programs

Work closely with the broad-based compensation and benefits team on special projects

Develop and maintains process documentation for all global benefits

A minimum of 5 years of related work experience

Experienced in supporting sensitive and confidential information

A current resume of all work experience, formal education and training.

Receives general supervision from the Benefits Manager. Exercises no supervision of staff.

Prepares and distributes employee benefits statements and tracks and processes changes.

Researches changes in benefit program design and contract provisions; updates new insurance plan rates.

Schedules and conducts new employee orientations; informs new employees of benefit programs, policies, and related enrollment information; activates new hire benefits.

Coordinates benefits deductions with payroll, including Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), leave of absence, and other standard and special deductions.

Advises and counsels management and employees on: benefits, HIPAA best practices, legal updates

Manages leave of absence benefits payments

Participates in safety and risk management assessments and programs

At least five years of experience in related areas such as Human Resources or Benefits Administration required or

Ensures accuracy of census files and benefit enrollments

Serves as main point of contact for escalated benefit inquiries, ensuring quick and courteous resolution

Excellent organizational and time management skills.

Assists with special projects as requested by management.

Extensive knowledge of employee benefits and applicable laws

Ensures the accuracy of all benefits enrollments in the ADP/Empyrean systems and works with vendors to ensure accurate eligibility information.

Performs quality checks of benefits-related data.

Assists employees regarding benefits claim issues and plan changes.

• Stay updated with the market through conducting research and building knowledge

Benefits for Managing Enrollment Specialist:

Desired Qualities/Skills for Enrollment Specialist:

Specific Duties For Starting Enrollment Specialist:

• Maintain meaningful relationships with new and existing clientsand agents

• Respond to inquiries, assist in enrollment processes, and resolve potential client issues

Provide regular reports to management on benefits usage and expense trends

Administer and manage employee benefit plans, including enrollments, changes, and terminations

At least 1 year of experience in benefits administration or exposure to a benefits admin tool

Access experts across industries for maximum learning opportunities including Weekly Knowledge Sharing Sessions, LinkedIn Learning, and more.

Enjoy a remote first/hybrid work environment with a flexible schedule.

Experience peace of mind working for a company with a commitment to conducting research ethically.

Provide ad hoc reports and projects as directed by Payroll & Benefits Manager.

Minimum of 5 years of benefits administration experience.

Knowledgeable in multi-state leave benefits.

Respond to benefits inquiries from employees on benefits enrollments, life events, and other general inquiries

Administer employees' benefits, medical, dental and vision plans, wellness programs, life insurance plans, and disability programs.

Monitoring government regulations, legislation, and benefits trends.

Strong knowledge of HRIS/benefits administration systems

Knowledge of benefit specific guidelines of DOL, IRS, ERISA, HIPAA and PPACA

Prepare benefit deductions for payroll and perform payroll reconciliation

Answers questions and provides information and general assistance regarding benefits and related human resources programs, plans, policies, procedures, rules, and regulations

Resolve benefit and claims issues

Assist with a comprehensive wellness strategy with a benefits-integrated approach

Administers, manages, and communicates all employee benefit programs.

5+ years of experience administering benefits processes required.

Data entry skills with high accuracy and attention to detail.

Knowledge of benefits, benefits compliance, and benefits practices.

Maintains contact with employees and beneficiaries to facilitate proper and complete utilization of benefits for all employees.

Responsible for the oversight of benefits records and documents, overseeing the maintenance of employee benefits records through the Company’s HRIS.

Manage accommodation processes, provide guidance to benefits team and review/approve documentation. Ensure the university is compliant with processes, policies and documentation.

Develop and oversee benefit communications and education programs

Manage the annual Open Enrollment process

Administer employee orientations & answer general benefits questions

Manages leave of absence programs in compliance with FMLA and other state specific family and medical leave laws

Own benefits functionality in Workday, modify system, maintain benefit reports, dashboards and oversee updates.

Minimum 3 years’ experience in Benefits Administration

Knowledge in Group Employee Benefit Laws and Regulations

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Demonstrated understanding of benefit plan contracts and agreements: health and welfare, retirement plans

Excellent communication skills oral and written; able to communicate effectively with all levels within the organization

Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Office and HRIS skills

Proven project management skills to move projects forward

Manages new hire benefit orientation meeting process and ensure seamless benefits onboarding of new hires

5+ years of HR and benefits related experience

Supports the development of benefits programs (Health, Risk, Wellbeing, and Retirement)

Reconcile monthly benefit billings to Payroll, identify and resolve billing and/or Payroll discrepancies, and monthly vendor invoices

Expert knowledge in Workday (Super User) and proficient Microsoft Office Suite (particularly Outlook and Excel)