Responsibilities/Job Description:
This temporary exempt (salaried) opportunity is expected to continue for at least one year and offers the potential for long-term career growth. Although the position is initially structured as a temporary assignment, there is a strong likelihood it could convert to a regular full-time employee role in the future.
The Benefit Analyst performs financial analysis, data reporting, benefit plan auditing, legal compliance activities and quality assessment functions to ensure efficient and effective benefit plan administration and management. Benefit plans include but are not limited to: health and dental plans, life and disability plans, time off, tuition and voluntary benefits. The role is responsible for problem/claim resolution and appeals.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for first level problem/claim resolution and appeals, with communication and tracking through Webadmin
- With Benefits team, coordinates Open Enrollment for Fairview and Ebenezer employees, to include creation and/or updates of benefits materials for use by HR and distribution to employees and testing for online enrollment site to ensure accuracy and functionality
- Presents comprehensive benefits information to new employees, as well as existing employees on an ongoing and as-needed basis
- Assists with employee communications regarding benefits changes and updates
- Works with vendors and assures that Plan Documents, Service Contracts, and Summary Plan Descriptions are accurate and current
Required Qualifications
- B.S./B.A. human resources, finance, business or related field
- 3 years healthcare benefits experience
- Strong analytical and technical skills
- Strong critical thinking skills
- Ability to translate regulatory requirements into operational processes
- Knowledge and experience in Employment Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA), Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) regulatory compliance, Summary Material Modifications, Summary Plan Descriptions, Plan Documents and Non-Discrimination Testing to ensure compliance with various regulations
- Organization, communication and presentation skills
Qualifications:
$77,729.60- $109,740.80 Annual