Benefits Administrator, FT, Days

About the role

Responsible for directing and planning the day-to-day operations of group benefits programs. Provides excellent customer service and designs quality benefits plans. Investigates new benefits programs, improves existing programs, and supervises and monitors benefits administration.

Responsibilities

• Serves as primary contact for plan vendors and third-party administrators
• Evaluates and revises internal processes to reduce costs and increase efficiency
• Documents and maintains administrative procedures for assigned benefits processes
• Ensures compliance with applicable government regulations; ensures timeliness and accuracy of required reporting and fees
• Maintains group benefit database and updates payroll as necessary
• Audits the accuracy and performance of functions performed by Total Rewards team, reporting any deficiencies or opportunities for improvement to the Manager, Benefits
• Performs plan audits; prepares, collects, and organizes data for actuarial assessments
• Submits annual filings on time to ensure regulatory compliance
• Provides customer service support to internal and external customers
• Develops communication tools to enhance understanding of the company's benefit package
• Develops knowledge articles to assist the Shared Services center operate efficiently
• Provides ongoing training to Workforce Advisors and Consultants
• Distributes legally required documents to team members
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field of study (Master's degree preferred)
• Four (4) years of experience in administering employee benefit programs (experience in large organizations preferred)

In lieu of

In lieu of education, individuals with prior benefits experience and benefits leadership experience may be considered, but obtainment of a bachelor's degree is strongly preferred.

Preferred certifications

SPHR, CEBS, GBA preferred

Skills

• Advanced knowledge and proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Suite
• Effective at data conversion
• Workday knowledge preferred
• Benefit Administration System experience preferred

Schedule

Day (United States of America)

Location

Prisma Health Corporate Office