Jobs · Human Resources · Oregon

Benefits Administrator

Good Shepherd Health Care System · Hermiston, OR · 1 mo ago
Human Resources$84k/yrFull-time

Benefits

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision

Pay

Minimum: $83,591.04 per year
Maximum: $128,730.20 per year

Responsibilities

  • Administer and facilitate enrollment, changes, and terminations for all employee benefit programs.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for employees regarding benefits questions, providing guidance and education on plan options.
  • Organize benefits fairs and coordinate annual open enrollment.
  • Manage COBRA administration for medical and dental plans, ensuring compliance with federal and state requirements.
  • Oversee the retirement plan, ensuring adherence to fiduciary responsibilities and compliance with ERISA and other applicable regulations.
  • Maintain accurate benefit records and documentation for internal reporting and audits.
  • Coordinate with carriers, plan providers, vendors, and payroll to ensure accurate and timely processing of benefits and deductions.
  • Monitor compliance with plan rules, organizational policies, and government regulations; recommend and implement process improvements as needed.
  • Assist in preparing reports and documentation for auditors, regulatory agencies, and internal leadership.
  • Support benefit communications, including annual enrollment materials, plan updates, and employee education sessions.
  • Stay current on trends, regulations, and best practices in employee benefits and retirement plan administration.
  • Provide backup for payroll functions.
  • Support the hospital’s mission, vision, values, policies, and procedures.
  • Participate in required education for DNV programs as applicable to the position.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

  • Education Required: High School diploma or equivalent.
  • Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources.
  • Licenses/Certifications Required: None.
  • Preferred: Employee Benefits Certification.
  • Experience Required: Minimum of 3 years in benefits administration, including retirement plan oversight.

Physical Requirements

  • Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
  • Occasional walking, standing, bending, or lifting light office items (up to 25 pounds).
  • Visual acuity to view computer screens and read detailed financial documents.
  • Ability to communicate effectively in person, by phone, and electronically.
  • May be required to move throughout the healthcare facility, including administrative and clinical areas.

Working Conditions

This position operates in a professional office setting within a healthcare facility. The role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and filing cabinets. The office environment is climate‑controlled, well‑lit, and ergonomically designed for extended computer work. While primarily office‑based and not involving direct patient care, the employee may occasionally be present in clinical areas or interact with staff working in clinical environments, creating a potential exposure to infectious diseases. The organization provides appropriate training and personal protective equipment (PPE) as needed to ensure safety.

Schedule

40 hours per week.

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