Benefits Specialist

Position Summary

This position is responsible for processing Leaves of Absence and assists with the coordination of employee benefit enrollments, claims and payroll discrepancies.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides employees with guidance and support on all employee benefits, company retirement program, Leaves of Absence, etc.
• Assists in the administration of the company retirement program
• Responsible for the administration and tracking of Leaves of Absence and Workers Compensation
• Assists with the processing of death claims

Secondary Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversees employees enrollments in benefit programs
• Complies with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA)
• Assists in supervising and training the Benefits Representatives

Minimum Education and Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Two years of experience in benefits administration

Competencies

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills
• Intermediate knowledge of Infinium, Word, Excel and Outlook
• Must be able to obtain and hold a Notary Public certification
• Knowledge of Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) law administration
• Knowledge of Mohegan Sun's insurance packages and 401(k)/retirement plan

Training Requirements

• Must complete appropriate Human Resources Training courses
• Ability to navigate in Infinium and understand where information is stored
• Ability to navigate the HR portal and Manager Self Service system
• Must become HIPAA certified

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Office work environment
• Must sit in front of a computer screen for extended periods of time
• Must be able to work various shifts and flexible hours