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Benefits Specialist

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UPMC

22d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid & Senior Level
  • Customer Relations
    People, HR & Administration
  • Pittsburgh

AI generated summary

  • You need a Bachelor’s degree in HR/Business and 3 years of benefits experience, or a GED and 5 years. Knowledge of HRIS, COBRA, and customer tools is essential; CEBS preferred.
  • You will manage benefits programs, generate reports, resolve system issues, advise employees, assist with self-service system, train HR staff, and support open enrollment initiatives.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business or related field required and three years of experience in employee benefits and/or retirement required.
  • OR High School Diploma/GED and five years of experience in employee benefits and/or retirement required.
  • Thorough knowledge of Human Resource Information Systems, specifically HR Direct, customer relationship management tools, COBRA administration and tuition reimbursement/advancement required.
  • Act 34
  • Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS) preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Assist in the development, implementation and maintenance of the company's benefits programs via the Human Resource Information System.
  • Perform tasks related to administrative benefit programs such as medical dental, (IRS Section 125), COBRA, FMLA, disability, life insurance, and other associated benefits as available for 90,000 employees.
  • Utilize HR Direct to generate administrative reports related to benefit deductions, eligibility, enrollments, confirmations, event maintenance, plan statistics, etc.
  • Apply knowledge of system when researching and correcting system errors. Establish processes that are efficient and effective in delivering quality service to customers.
  • Take part in major projects in the benefits area to redesign current programs, processes, and recommendations of new programs. Revise programs currently being used to ensure program compliance with legal requirements.
  • Interact with and advise employees on a range of benefit questions and concerns.
  • Assist with the implementation and on-going maintenance of employee self-service system.
  • Work with Human Resource representatives to train and provide guidance on HR Direct system functions such as terminations, leave of absences, new hires, etc.
  • Work with management to implement and conduct open enrollment program.

FAQs

Do we support remote work?

Yes, we operate in a hybrid work model, allowing for both in-office and remote work during daylight hours, Monday through Friday.

What are the main responsibilities of a Benefits Specialist?

The main responsibilities include administering health and welfare benefits, generating administrative reports, resolving discrepancies, advising employees on benefit questions, and participating in major benefits projects.

What qualifications are required for this position?

A Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field, along with three years of experience in employee benefits or retirement is required. Alternatively, a High School Diploma/GED with five years of relevant experience is acceptable.

Is prior knowledge of HR Direct necessary for this role?

Yes, thorough knowledge of Human Resource Information Systems, specifically HR Direct, is required.

Are there any certifications preferred for this position?

Yes, a Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS) certification is preferred.

Will I interact with employees in this role?

Yes, you will interact with and advise employees on a range of benefit questions and concerns.

Are there opportunities to participate in benefit program redesign?

Yes, you will take part in major projects in the benefits area to redesign current programs and processes.

Is there a focus on compliance in this position?

Yes, ensuring compliance with legal requirements and corporate policy is a key aspect of the role.

What type of benefits will I be working with?

You will be working with various benefits programs including medical, dental, COBRA, FMLA, disability, and life insurance among others.

Do I need to pass any background checks for this role?

Yes, passing the Act 34 clearance is required for this position.

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UPMC

Life Changing Medicine.

Science & Healthcare
Industry
10,001+
Employees

Mission & Purpose

A $23 billion health care provider and insurer, Pittsburgh-based UPMC is inventing new models of patient-centered, cost-effective, accountable care. The largest nongovernmental employer in Pennsylvania, UPMC integrates 92,000 employees, 40 hospitals, 700 doctors’ offices and outpatient sites, and a 4 million-member Insurance Services Division, the largest medical insurer in western Pennsylvania. In the most recent fiscal year, UPMC contributed $1.4 billion in benefits to its communities, including more care to the region’s most vulnerable citizens than any other health care institution, and paid more than $800 million in federal, state, and local taxes. Working in close collaboration with the University of Pittsburgh Schools of the Health Sciences, UPMC shares its clinical, managerial, and technological skills worldwide through its innovation and commercialization arm, UPMC Enterprises, and through UPMC International. U.S. News & World Report consistently ranks UPMC Presbyterian Shadyside among the nation’s best hospitals in many specialties and ranks UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh on its Honor Roll of America’s Best Children’s Hospitals.

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