Benefits Specialist at Marion Health – Marion, Indiana

This position’s responsibilities include the daily administration of Marion Health's Employee Benefit Programs which includes but is not limited to the medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance, employee assistance program, 403(b) and 457(b) plans, pension plan, PTO donations, long-term disability, short-term disability, and other voluntary benefit programs. Assists in maintaining all Plan documents. Ensures compliance with Marion Health employee benefit policies and all laws and regulations governing employee benefit programs. Ensures timely and accurate claims adjudication and Plan audits. Develops systems and tracking mechanisms for benefit related tasks. Ensures appropriate communication of benefit information to all employees and retirees. Assesses plan design and investigates new benefit programs, improves existing programs, and continually assesses market competitiveness of all programs. Responsible for the full-cycle of annual benefit enrollments including system preparation, enrollments, spousal carve-out collection, and health savings account liaison with financial institution. Serves as liaison between employees and insurance providers to resolve benefit-related problems. Ensures effective utilization of Plans and positive employee relations. Serves as back up to the HR Leave Coordinator.

• High School Diploma or its equivalent and eight (8) years’ experience in Human Resources and/or benefits administration or
• Associate's Degree in Human Resources Management or related discipline and three (3) years’ experience in Human Resources and/or benefits administration.

• Work experience within a Healthcare setting.
• Certification in one or more of the following:
  • PHR – Professional in Human Resources
  • SPHR - Senior Professional in Human Resources
  • SHRM – CP - Society of Human Resources Management – Certified Professional
  • SHRM-SCP - Society of Human Resources Management – Senior Certified Professional
  • CEBS – Certified Employee Benefits Specialist

• A professional level of knowledge of employee benefit related laws and regulations such as ERISA, COBRA, FMLA, HIPAA, FLSA, etc., typically obtained through a combination of formal training (i.e. workshops, seminars) and on the job experience in a benefits related position.
• Ability to understand and effectively communicate complex benefit plans and Human Resources’ policy information.
• Excellent communication skills to effectively and tactfully communicate with patients and their families and guests, co-workers, managers, providers and other Marion Health personnel on a one-to-one basis using appropriate grammar, vocabulary and word usage.
• Interpersonal skills necessary in order to carry out duties in a professional manner, as well as the ability to work well under stress.
• Excellent time management, and organizational skills.
• Ability to problem solve, multi-task in a fast-paced setting and work well in a team environment.
• Highly developed computer skills to include proficiency with Microsoft Office and the ability to learn and proficiently perform computer applications related to department operations and job function.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• High degree of accuracy with concentration and close attention to detail.
• Strong organizational skills in order to manage multiple issues simultaneously combined with ability to effectively prioritize.
• Ability to be discreet and protect the integrity of any confidential matter or information encountered during the performance of job duties.

• Typical office environment with prolonged sitting and occasional standing and walking.
• Work may be subject to interruptions and occasional high stress levels.
• Works with highly confidential information which may be proprietary or protected health information.
• Ability to work extended hours or weekends based on the needs of the department.
• May attend special functions and meetings at various locations within Marion Health and community.
• Occasional overnight stays.

• Uses computer and other standard office equipment.
• Repetitive wrist, finger and hand movements.
• Extreme concentration and attention to detail.
• Lifting standard office supplies or equipment.
• Lifting, pushing, pulling, walking, sitting, reaching, bending, kneeling or stooping to perform duties in a safe manner.