Benefits Specialist

About the role

The Office of Employee Relations (OER) in the Personnel Cabinet seeks a Benefits Specialist in the Worker’s Compensation Branch.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with agency representative or employee on inquiries regarding workers’ compensation process.
• Provide requesting party pertinent sections of the workers’ compensation law as well as other procedural information.
• Answer questions regarding the website as well as pertinent forms.
• Receive, review, and process First Report of Injury forms and ensure all information is received for a complete report.
• Contact agency if additional information is needed.
• Aid in processing Temporary Total Disability (TTD) checks.
• Work with stakeholders to receive various required notifications and reports.
• Provide required information related to wage statement requests and attorney requests.

Requirements

• Education: Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree.
• Experience: Two years of experience in human resource administration, the administration of employee benefit programs or similar employee assistance programs, life or health insurance administration or sales, business administration, public administration, or related field OR one year of experience in administration of Kentucky Employee's Health Insurance Plan.
• Substitute Education for Experience: Master's degree will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.
• Substitute Experience for Education: Additional experience in the above areas will substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
• Current certification as a Certified Employee Benefits Specialist, Professional HR, Senior Professional HR, or Global HR Certification will substitute for up to two years of the required experience.

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Attention to detail and analytical skills are essential.
• Possesses a high level of integrity and personal accountability.
• Works as part of a team and offers problem-solving solutions.
• Strong multi-tasking abilities.

Skills

• None specified.

Benefits

• None specified.

Pay

Salary range: $3,600.84 - $5,401.34 Monthly.

Schedule

Full-time position with a 18A schedule of 37.5 hours per week.