Under the direction of the Director Human Resources Benefits and HRIS, the Senior Benefits HR Analyst will be responsible for providing clerical and administrative support to the Benefits section of the Corporate Human Resources Department. Primary function of this position will be to maintain the workflow by assisting with the fulfilment of procedural requirements relative to proper documentation, filing, and follow-through in the daily administration of medical and welfare claims for active and retired employees, on coordination of benefits enrollments or changes, updating employee records in HRIS, and participate in monitoring of surveyors' annual physical exams.
What You Will Do:
- Provides administrative and clerical support to members of the Human Resources Benefits Department when needed.
- Administers medical and welfare claims for active and retired employees.
- Initiates and maintains records for short- and long-term disability claims.
- Handles employee inquiries regarding disputed benefit claims.
- Processes paperwork for new hire benefit enrollments and employee terminations. May share some of this responsibility with another HR staff member.
- Conducts routine new hire orientation for benefits and explains health and welfare benefit coverages and limitations.
- Produces employee and dependent eligibility enrollment reports annually for vendors in conjunction with the open enrollment process.
- Coordinates benefits enrollments or changes. Updates employee records in HRIS.
- Performs system updates to providers' databases for medical, dental and vision coverages.
- Monitors Surveyors' participation in annual medical surveillance program and generates summary reports as needed.
- Handles very sensitive information daily with a high degree of confidentiality.
- Offers training and assistance to more junior-level benefits or administrative staff as deemed necessary.
- Makes sure that all documents are filed in a timely manner.
What You Will Need:
Education and Experience
- Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent; college degree preferred.
- 5‒7 years of previous related experience or a combination of education and experience.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Continued training and professional development in Human Resources Benefits capacity.
- HIPPA certified and other benefits-related training as deemed appropriate.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills. The ability to communicate with levels of employees, outside vendors or providers of services.
- The ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.
- Ability to prioritize workload and handle assignments simultaneously as may be required.
- Should possess a well-rounded temperament with the ability to handle complicated tasks under potentially stressful situations
- Ability to receive direction and effectively carry-out assignments from multiple members of the HR Benefits Department and Management.
- Obtain a working knowledge of the ABS Health, Safety, Quality and Environmental Management Systems.
It Would Be Nice If You Had:
- HIPPA certified along with other benefits-related training as deemed appropriate.
- CEBS certification preferred.
Reporting Relationships:
The incumbent reports to a Manager or Director level position. This position does not have any direct reports.
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