Benefit Specialist

Massachusetts General Hospital; Somerville (MA); Remote; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated HR professional to enhance workforce planning and employee satisfaction. This role involves administering benefits programs, generating insightful reports, and collaborating with recruiters to improve hiring processes. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills and a solid understanding of HR best practices. Join a dynamic team committed to advancing patient care and research in a supportive environment that values professional growth and development.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of Human Resources experience required.
• Knowledge of HR best practices and compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Administer employee benefits programs and collaborate with vendors.
• Generate reports and provide data-driven recommendations for HR operations.

Skills

HR data analysis

Knowledge of labor laws

Proficiency in Excel

Strong communication skills

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources Management

Bachelor's Degree in Related Field

Tools

SPSS

R

HRIS

ATS

Job description

Site: Mass General Brigham Incorporated

Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

This role is primarily responsible for administering various employee benefits programs such as health insurance, retirement plans, disability coverage, life insurance, and wellness programs. The role requires collaboration with benefits vendors and third-party administrators to ensure accurate processing of benefit-related transactions and serving as a point of contact for employees regarding benefit-related inquiries and claims issues.

Job Summary

Summary

Responsible for generating insightful reports, identifying trends, and providing data-driven recommendations to enhance the hospital's HR operations and support decision-making in order to optimize workforce planning, talent management, and overall employee satisfaction.

Essential Functions
-Gather, validate, and maintain human resources data from various sources, including HRIS, employee surveys, and performance evaluations.

-Develop and maintain regular HR reports and interactive dashboards to provide HR metrics to hospital management and key stakeholders.

-Present findings in a clear and concise manner.

-Collaborate with HR recruiters to improve the recruitment process, including candidate sourcing, applicant tracking, and selection strategies.

-Participate in salary surveys, analyze compensation data, and benchmark the hospital's compensation packages to ensure competitiveness within the industry.

-Assist in the administration of performance management processes, including setting goals, tracking performance, and providing data for performance evaluations.

-Ensure HR practices, policies, and procedures comply with legal requirements and hospital regulations.

-Identify training needs, assist in developing training programs, and evaluate their effectiveness to support employee growth and development.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's Degree Human Resources Management required or Bachelor's Degree Related Field of Study required

Experience

• Human Resources Experience 2-3 years required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• - Knowledge of HR best practices, labor laws, and compliance requirements.
• - Proficiency in HR data analysis using tools such as Excel, SPSS, R, or other statistical software.
• - Familiarity with HR information systems (HRIS) and applicant tracking systems (ATS).
• - Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• - Excellent written and verbal communication, with the ability to present complex data in a simple and understandable manner.
• - Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Remote Type

Remote

Work Location

399 Revolution Drive

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

EEO Statement:

Mass General Brigham Incorporated is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran's Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

Mass General Brigham Competency Framework

At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership "looks like" by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.