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Benefits Specialist (on site, Mattoon, IL)Job Description
The Benefits Specialist administers employee benefit programs and serves as a key resource for employees, managers, and leadership by providing accurate information on health, dental, vision, and other benefits while ensuring timely, accurate, and compliant administration.
Department: Human Resources - Total Rewards
Hours: Full-time/40 hours per week
Location: On-site, Mattoon, IL
Shift: Monday - Friday: 8:00am to 4:30pm
Required: Bachelor's Degree
preferred experience: 2 or more years of experience administering employee benefit programs.
Pay: Based on experience, starting at $54,808.00
Responsibilities
Benefits Administration: Administer day-to-day employee benefits programs, including medical, dental, vision, voluntary benefits, and related employee transactions such as new-hire enrollment, status changes, qualifying life events, and terminations., Billing, Reporting & Reconciliation: Prepare benefits reports and audits and reconcile enrollment records, carrier invoices, billing, and payroll deductions to identify and resolve discrepancies., Compliance & Confidentiality: Support compliance with applicable federal and state benefits regulations, stay current on healthcare and benefits requirements and plan changes, and maintain the confidentiality and security of employee information., Employee Support & Communications: Serve as the primary resource for employees regarding benefit eligibility, enrollment, plan options, claims, and qualifying life events. Develop and maintain benefits communications, educational materials, FAQs, and other employee resources while providing responsive, confidential customer service., Open Enrollment: Coordinate annual open enrollment activities, including communications, employee education, system updates, enrollment processing, and ongoing support., Strong attention to detail, confidentiality, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment., Systems, Data & Payroll: Maintain accurate benefits data in HRIS and benefits administration systems; monitor eligibility; review benefit deductions; and partner with payroll to ensure accurate and timely processing., Vendor & Issue Resolution: Partner with insurance carriers, third-party administrators, brokers, payroll, and other vendors to resolve employee issues, eligibility discrepancies, and benefit administration matters., Working knowledge of benefits administration, payroll processes, and HRIS systems, preferably Workday, with knowledge of applicable employee benefits laws and regulations, including ERISA, COBRA, HIPAA, and ACARequirements
Bachelor's Degree (Required)Compensation
Estimated Compensation Range
$54,808.00 - $84,947.20Pay based on experience
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree
- Two or more years of experience administering employee benefit programs
- Working knowledge of benefits administration, payroll processes, and HRIS systems, preferably Workday
- Knowledge of employee benefits laws and regulations, including ERISA, COBRA, HIPAA, and ACA
- Strong attention to detail, confidentiality, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
What We Do
Sarah Bush Lincoln is a nonprofit, Magnet-designated healthcare system in downstate Illinois, operating hospitals in Mattoon and Vandalia, more than 64 clinics across its service region, a surgery center, a regional cancer center, and a hospice house. It provides diagnosis and treatment through advanced facilities and services, and its mission is to deliver exceptional care for all while helping create healthy communities.
