Benefits and Leave Specialist/Human Resources/Full-Time

Benefits and Leave Specialist

The Benefits and Leave Specialist is responsible for administering the hospital’s employee benefits and leave of absence programs, ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations.

• Manages the hospital’s benefits programs, including retirement plans, health, dental, vision, life, short- and long-term disability, vacation, workers compensation and other employee perks.
• Ensures compliance with summary plan documents.
• Processes and administers all leave-of-absence requests and disability paperwork including FMLA.
• Ensures benefits programs adhere to all federal, state, and local regulations, including ACA, HIPAA, COBRA, FMLA, and ERISA.
• Keeps up to date with changes in laws affecting employee benefits.
• Affords assistance in the administering of the hospital’s compensation programs including general increases, job grade updates, and job transfers.
• Conducts regular market analysis to ensure salary structures are equitable and competitive.
• Serves as the primary point of contact for employee benefit inquiries, resolving issues, and educating employees about available benefits options, ensuring they make informed choices and understand the value of their compensation and benefits packages.
• Maintains relationships with external vendors (e.g., insurance providers, retirement plan administrators), ensuring service levels are met, and the hospital receives optimal value for its investment.
• Resolves discrepancies with carriers and other involved parties.
• Promotes a collaborative environment with the Hurman Resources department and serves as the employee benefits subject matter expert for the organization.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in business or human resources.
• Experience: Two (2) years’ experience in employee benefits administration.
• Certification: CEBS, SHRM, PHR, or related certification within 2 years of hire.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Preferred Education: Bachelor’s degree.
• Experience: Five (5) years' experience in employee benefit administration.
• Certification: CEBS, SHRM, or PHR certification.

Benefits

Join our team, and you’ll have access to a cutting-edge facility with state-of-the-art technology. You’ll also interact with some of the region's top notch healthcare professionals. You’ll find plenty of opportunities to grow and advance your career. We’ll Also Reward Your Hard Work With Great health, dental and vision plans, Competitive wages, Prescription drug coverage, Flexible spending accounts, Life insurance w/AD&D, Generous short term and long-term disability plans, Employer-matched 403(b), Employer sponsored cash balance pension plan, Vacation and Holiday time, Generous tuition reimbursement, And a lot more!