Benefits Specialist II

Qlarant is a not-for-profit corporation that partners with public and private sectors to create high quality, safe, and efficient delivery of health care and human services programs. We have multiple lines of business including population health, utilization review, managed care organization quality review, and quality assurance for programs serving individuals with developmental disabilities. Qlarant is also a national leader in fighting fraud, waste and abuse for large organizations across the country. In addition, our Foundation provides grant opportunities to those with programs for underserved communities.

About the role

Administers and supports employee benefits programs, including leave management, new hire benefits enrollment, and employee inquiries. Serves as a key resource for staff, ensuring smooth benefits processes and compliance with company policies. Pulls reports, provides guidance to employees, and collaborates with HR teams to support operational needs.

Responsibilities

• Manages leave of absence programs, including FMLA, short-term and long-term disability, and company-sponsored leave policies, ensuring compliance with regulations and internal policies.
• Assists new employees in understanding and selecting benefits options during the onboarding process, providing guidance and answering questions.
• Pulls reports from HRIS and benefits systems to track employee benefits enrollment, leave usage, and compliance metrics.
• Answers questions from employees regarding benefits eligibility, claims, and coverage, escalating complex issues as needed.
• Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local regulations related to employee benefits, including ACA, COBRA, and HIPAA.
• Coordinates with benefits vendors, payroll, and HR teams to resolve benefits-related issues and ensure timely processing of enrollments and claims.
• Supports HR operational duties by assisting in benefits audits, open enrollment planning, and cross-functional HR projects.
• Educates employees on wellness programs, retirement plans, and available resources to maximize benefits utilization.
• Assists with broader HR initiatives, such as employee engagement, process improvements, or data integrity projects as needed.

Requirements

• Minimum Bachelor's Degree required (can be substituted for experience).
• 2 - 4 years of experience required; 5 - 7 years preferred.

Level of supervision received: Plans and arranges own work; works with manager to prioritize projects.