Enhanced Services Specialist

Alera Group
  • Chicago, Illinois
  • Remote
    5 days ago

    Job Description

    OVERVIEW

    Title: Enhanced Services Specialist
    Location: Remote

    Summary:

    The Enhanced Services Specialist is responsible for executing dependent verification audits, assisting with billing reconciliation tasks, and providing Tier 1 support for client inquiries. This role ensures accurate data processing, maintains compliance with regulatory guidelines, and works collaboratively with internal teams to resolve service-related issues. The Specialist plays a key role in supporting day-to-day operational tasks while gaining hands-on experience in benefits administration and compliance functions. This position interacts directly with employees, HR teams, and broker partners to ensure seamless service delivery.

    RESPONSIBILITIES

    Dependent Verification & Compliance
    • Processes dependent eligibility verification requests, ensuring compliance with ERISA and client-specific policies.
    • Reviews supporting documentation, such as birth certificates, marriage certificates, and proof of joint ownership, to confirm eligibility.
    • Supports audit processes by ensuring accurate record-keeping for dependent audits and escalating any discrepancies to the Sr. Specialist or Manager.

    Billing Reconciliation & Data Processing
    • Assists with carrier billing reconciliation efforts, ensuring alignment between premium payments and active participant data.
    • Identifies and resolves basic billing discrepancies, while escalating complex cases to Sr. Specialists for further resolution.
    • Works with Tabulera and internal systems to validate data accuracy and compliance.

    Service Center & Client Support
    • Handles Tier 1 inquiries from employees, HR teams, and broker partners, providing guidance on dependent verification, billing issues, and benefits access.
    • Troubleshoots basic system navigation questions, resets passwords, and assists with login issues.
    • Escalates more complex issues to the Sr. Specialist or Manager as needed.

    Data Accuracy & Compliance Support

    • Maintains accurate and updated records across internal systems and documentation sources.
    • Supports compliance efforts by assisting with documentation tracking, quality assurance checks, and identifying potential data discrepancies.
    • Collaborates with internal teams to ensure data integrity and adherence to service standards.

    Process Support & Continuous Learning
    • Participates in training sessions to enhance expertise in dependent verification, billing reconciliation, and compliance regulations.
    • Assists in refining standard operating procedures (SOPs) and contributes feedback for workflow improvements.
    • Collaborates with team members to enhance service efficiency and accuracy.
    QUALIFICATIONS

    Required Qualifications
    • Bachelor's degree in Business, Human Resources, or a related field preferred.
    • 1-2 years of experience in benefits administration, billing reconciliation, or customer service.
    • Familiarity with benefits administration technology, such as DependentsAudit, Tabulera, Employee Navigator, bswift or similar systems.
    • Intermediate Excel skills (data entry, filtering, basic formulas) and knowledge of CRM or ticketing systems (e.g., Zoho or similar).
    • Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
    • Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a client-focused approach.
    • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and collaborate effectively with team members.
    Core Competencies
    • Technical Proficiency & Problem-Solving - Ability to navigate benefits administration platforms and resolve basic participant inquiries.
    • Client Service & Relationship Management - Provides timely and professional support to employees and HR teams.
    • Compliance & Data Accuracy - Maintains accurate records and follows regulatory guidelines.
    • Collaboration & Communication - Works effectively across departments to ensure seamless service delivery.
    • Adaptability & Continuous Learning - Willingness to develop expertise in benefits technology and compliance processes.
    • Attention to Detail

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationChicago, Illinois (
    Remote
    )

    Skills

    • Administrative Skillsunmatched
    • Billingunmatched
    • Brokerageunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Compensation and Benefitsunmatched
    • Customer Escalationsunmatched
    • Customer Relationsunmatched
    • Customer Relationship Management (CRM)unmatched
    • Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Systemsunmatched
    • Customer Service Managementunmatched
    • Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
    • Data Entryunmatched
    • Data Processingunmatched
    • Data Qualityunmatched
    • Detail Orientedunmatched
    • Document Trackingunmatched
    • Documentationunmatched
    • ERISA (Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974)unmatched
    • Human Resourcesunmatched
    • Identify Issuesunmatched
    • Maintain Complianceunmatched
    • Multitaskingunmatched
    • Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
    • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
    • Quality Assuranceunmatched
    • Reconciliationunmatched
    • Record Keepingunmatched
    • Regulationsunmatched
    • Regulatory Complianceunmatched
    • Service Deliveryunmatched
    • Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)unmatched
    • System Validationunmatched
    • Systems Administration/Managementunmatched
    • Team Playerunmatched
    • Time Managementunmatched
    • Writing Skillsunmatched

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