This position is full-time, 40-hours per week. It is full-time benefit eligible.
Human Resources Benefit Specialist
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Job Summary
The Benefit Specialist provides benefits support in hiring, open enrollment and terminations. This person processes benefit paperwork and events on the HRIS system, completes ACA reporting & follow up, and coordinates disability. This professional serves as the point person for day-to-day benefits and administration activities.
What you will do
- Benefit support and main contact for benefit questions and issues. This role handles all benefit inquiries and complaints to ensure quick, equitable and courteous resolution.
- Conducts New Hire Benefit Orientation and verifies new hire enrollments. Maintains physician and employee benefit binders and communication.
- Conducts monthly reconciliation of all insurance benefit plans. Responsible for monthly insurance benefit reconciliation, Badger Care/Child Support/Medicare verifications, missing insurance premium notices and follow up. Oversees dependent status process and audits. Completes Benefit and HR compliance audits as assigned.
- Aids in annual Flex Forfeiture and rollover analysis. Assists with Open Enrollment preparation and rollout.
- Creates and distributes COBRA and termination paperwork for Physicians and employees. Administers and tracks COBRA with 3rd party administrator.
- Administers HRIS data entry, employee status change requests, carrier notifications, workflows and reporting. Completes monthly ACA Reporting and follow up.
- Coordinates and manages all leaves and FMLA. Manages short and long term disability benefits and leaves.
- Provides support to HR. Maintains employee files. Assists with HR mail and faxes.
Education Qualifications
- Associate's Degree in human resources, business or related field. Required
- Bachelor's Degree in human resources, business or related field. Preferred
Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge of recruitment practices
- Proficiency in HRIS technologies
- Strong ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, managers, and the public
- Skilled in problem-solving and decision-making to meet organizational objectives
- Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and use discretion in all employee matters
- Exceptional customer service, communication, and organizational skills
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and application processing
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, highly confidential environment
- Excellent computer skills, particularly in Microsoft Word and Excel
Physical Demands
- Sit - Constantly
- Stand - Occasionally
- Walk - Occasionally
- Drive - Rarely
- Climb (Stairs/Ladders) - Rarely
- Bend (Neck) - Frequently
- Gross Manipulation (Hands/Arms) - Occasionally
- Squat - Rarely
- Twist/Turn (Neck) - Frequently
- Twist/Turn(Waist) - Rarely
- Lift/Carry 0-10 lbs. - Occasionally
- Lift/Carry 11-25 lbs. - Rarely
- Lift/Carry 26-35 lbs. - Rarely
- Push/Pull up to 10 lbs. - Rarely
- Push/Pull 11-25 lbs. - Rarely
- Push/Pull 26-35 lbs. - Rarely
- Reach (Above shoulder level) - Rarely
- Reach (Below shoulder level) - Occasionally
- Simple Grasping (Hands/Arms) - Constantly
- Fine Manipulation (Hands/Arms) - Constantly
- Gross Manipulation (Hands/Arms) - Rarely
Working Conditions
- Noise - Occasionally
Travel Requirements
- 5%
Hearing Requirements
- Hears Whispers < 3 feet - Constantly
- Hears Whispers 3-8 feet - Constantly
Vision Requirements
- Color Discrimination - Constantly
- Near Vision (Correctable to Jaeger 2 or 20/40 binocular) - Constantly
- Distance Vision (Correctable to Snellen chart 20/40 binocular) - Constantly
Prevea is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United State and to complete the required employment eligibility document form upon hire. Prevea participates in E-verify. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify
Skills Required
- Associate's degree in human resources, business, or a related field
- Bachelor's degree in human resources, business, or a related field
- Knowledge of recruitment practices
- Proficiency in HRIS technologies
- Strong relationship-building, communication, customer service, organizational, problem-solving and decision-making skills
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion in employee matters
- Attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and application processing
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent computer skills, particularly Microsoft Word and Excel
What We Do
Prevea Health is a physician-owned and led multi-specialty healthcare organization headquartered in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Established in 1996, it is the largest physician-owned organization in the region, operating 16 clinical locations across Green Bay, Marinette, Oconto, Plymouth, Pulaski, Sheboygan, and Door County. Prevea emphasizes innovation, compassion, and patient-centered care, partnering with regional hospitals to deliver comprehensive health services.
